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Mayor Michael Nutter is serious about ending flash mob violence. Here’s everything you need to know about the curfews for Philadelphia minors…

Amidst talk of a much-anticipated comeback, comedian Dave Chappelle has once again been feeling the heat for his strange antics. No, he’s not running off to Africa again, but he did head right off the stage at a Miami charity event, which he performed.

Chappelle, who has recently struck comedic chords on the NYC stand-up scene, was slated to perform an hour-long set during a fundraising event

We have an African-American president, so why not an African-American Spider-Man, too?

Revealed in Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Fallout Issue 4, out Wednesday, the new Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe is a half-black, half-Hispanic teen named Miles Morales. He takes over the gig held by Peter Parker, who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160 in June.

In his first appearance, he simply breaks up a fight. But readers will learn the true origin

Sneakerheads, as you know this has been one of the most anticipated releases of the end of the summer. August 10th all the waiting comes to an end. Will you be grabbing these? Make sure to leave your comments!

By this point in July back in 1995, the Seattle Mariners were all but eliminated from playoff contention, trailing the American League West leading

PHILADELPHIA — Hoping to revive his career, Vince Young jumped at a chance to play for Andy Reid and learn from Michael Vick.

Vick sat out two full seasons while serving a prison sentence and was shunned by the rest of the league when he returned. But the Philadelphia Eagles gave Vick a second chance, and Reid and his coaching staff turned the dynamic quarterback into an MVP candidate and Pro Bowl

It’s being reported that J-Lo is now rekindling her highly publicized relationship with rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

According to BET, anonymous sources from both camps seem to be confirming reports. Diddy’s source tells BET that Jennifer is “the love of his life” and he’s anticipating a union with his “fantasy girl.” A source on Jen’s side says “Puff wouldn’t be my first choice for her, but then again he was

According to a MediaTakeOut.com, Comedian Chris Rock was TRICKIN RACKS ON RACKS ON RACKS over at Atlanta’s top club Magic City.

According to a number of girls who work there, Chris blew about $5,000 . . . all on the same girl. A popular dancer named DIAMOND. According to one girl, Chris got consistent dances from her .. . for nearly two hours.

But to Chris’ credit, it does NOT appear that

48 year old Catherine Becker told police she tied her husband to their bed after poisoning his food to make him sleepy. She waited for him to wake up before grabbing hold of his penis and cutting it off, police said.

She then placed it into the garbage disposal and turned it on. She later told authorities her spouse “deserved it”.

This past weekend, a small run of the Air Jordan XIII Ray Allen PE was released at SoleFly during a special in-store release event. Currently set for a July 23rd release, the Air Jordan XIII Ray Allen PE will be a limited release, but they were originally set by Jordan Brand to be a House-of-Hoops and NikeTown release.

WHO: MayorMichael A Nutter
Police Commissioner Charles H.Ramsey
David Rudovsky, Kairys, Rudovksy,Messing & Feinberg, LLP

WHAT: MayorNutter will sign two executive orders aimed at enhancing the public’strust in the City’s law enforcement public servants.

In addition, Mayor Nutterwill announce the Bailey Class Action Lawsuit settlement that will change the way the Philadelphia Police Department monitors, reviews and auditspedestrian detentions. One of the executive orders will contribute

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince is a hip hop duo from West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vocalist Will Smith (The Fresh Prince) met Jeff Townes (DJ Jazzy Jeff) while trying to make a name for himself in West Philadelphia’s local hip hop scene. After joining forces with Clarence Holmes (Ready Rock C) the team members became local celebrities. Holmes left the group in 1990, and later sued it in 1999.

The group received the first rap Grammy ever in 1989

Former Philadelphia Eagles stars Terrell Owens and Jevon Kearse may have invested in a casino, a possible violation of NFL rules.

Yahoo! Sports broke the story on Thursday that Owens was one of a group of current and former NFL players who invested in some $20 million in Country Crossing casino in Dothan, Ala.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the investigation into the players on Friday.

Kearse is now retired from the NFL and

Coming up in the heart of North Philadelphia, Antwan Davis was born to share his gift of lyricism to the world. Growing up in the city of “Brotherly Love” contributed to his personal style and content of music, but it was family ties that introduced him to quality music, which he would someday be making himself. The first stages of Antwan’s music career stemmed from school. He used his English classes to express himself through words which later turned to