The Philadelphia Tribune back issues from February 2006:
Bus driver arraigned for assault of woman
Feb 10, 2006; ... Miller, Larry Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 SEPTA driver, passenger allegedly had altercation A SEPTA driver was arraigned yesterday on charges that he physically assaulted a female passenger by throwing her off the bus and injuring her shoulder. Mario ...
FROM PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK; Living day by day on minimum wage
Feb 10, 2006; ... Patterson, Kwame Abasi Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Workers say yes, business owners not supportive Christine Johnson can't afford to wait for the Pennsylvania Senate to increase the state's minimum wage. At her job with the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, ...
Swann stands alone among GOP
Feb 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Republican says ex-Steeler 'can't drop the ball now' On the eve of the Republican State Committee meeting, pro football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann received the unofficial nod to become the first Black Republican candidate for the ...
Single-sex school tries again
Feb 10, 2006; ... Toomer, Regan Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 A single-sex charter school whose proposal had been rejected by the School District of Philadelphia is getting a second chance. This time, charter school officials said they will be ready. Supporters for the Southwest ...
Nutter proposes new police plan
Feb 10, 2006; ... Patterson, Kwame Abasi Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Councilman Michael Nutter proposed hiring an additional 250 more police officers yesterday to thwart crime and violence within the city. Nutter's resolution calls for the increase in manpower, as opposed ...
Residents threaten SEPTA
Feb 10, 2006; ... Toomer, Regan Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Despite the return this week of four bus stops that were removed along 52nd Street by SEPTA, West Philadelphia residents are demanding that all stops be returned - or else a protest will follow. But SEPTA officials ...
Defendants being held in Drexel student assault
Feb 10, 2006; ... Miller, Larry Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 A West Philadelphia teenager was ordered held for court yesterday, following allegations that he and a group of friends assaulted a Drexel University graduate student and actually videotaped the beating. Tyrez Osbourne ...
Activists lobby for gun laws
Feb 10, 2006; ... Miller, Larry Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Men United for a Better Philadelphia challenge lawmakers to take a stance Pushing their agenda for one-gun-per-month legislation, representatives from Men United for a Better Philadelphia and a cadre of elected ...
Yuille's murder mystery
Feb 10, 2006; ... Miller, Larry Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Motive unclear after two years Ann Yuille's murder is still a mystery. A mother of five children and married for two years, she worked for Temple Hospital and was 25 years old at the time of her death, which was May ...
Murder motive was drug deal gone bad
Feb 10, 2006; ... Miller, Larry Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Homicide detectives aggressively investigated the shooting death of Terrell Pough but the case broke when federal authorities received information on Nov. 29 that the victim was killed over a drug deal that went ...
Bush speech belies Americans' reality
Feb 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 President Bush presented a rosy but unrealistic picture of the economy in his State of the Union address last week. The state of our union is strong, and getting stronger, according to the president. But the record shows ...
Fuel efficiency requires Bush's help
Feb 10, 2006; ... Page, Clarence Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 WASHINGTON - When I was in Zimbabwe during the beginning of their current fuel crisis a few years ago, a popular joke about President Robert Mugabe's inept policies described a driver, sitting in his car in a long line ...
Warnings ignored?
Feb 10, 2006; ... Simpson, Wendell P. Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 "I don't think anyone anticipated the breach of the levees ..." President Bush, Sept. 1, 2005, on "Good Morning America" Funds not given despite expert's dire forecasts The fact is the breach of the New ...
WCU honors Douglass' contributions
Feb 10, 2006; ... Waters, Kenny Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Civil rights icon given historical marker on campus where he made his last public proclamation Last week, West Chester University revealed a marker commemorating civil rights pioneer Frederick Douglass' last speech on ...
Hospital move sparks debate
Feb 10, 2006; ... Hoffler, Janae Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Relocation could maim economy Considered the heart of Montgomery County, Norristown has been trying to recover from economic arrhythmia through neighborhood and business redevelopment. Norristown residents and ...
Foundation named for local pioneer
Feb 10, 2006; ... Waters, Kenny Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Capturing the legacy of a woman, who served not only her South Philadelphia neighborhood with pride and enthusiasm, but also her city until her death, is finally getting the community foundation she always wanted named in ...
Councilwoman to honor five women with 'passion'
Feb 10, 2006; ... Hoffler, Janae Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 To live, breathe and exude passion is to surrender oneself to a calling. It is taking a risk of failure, of change, of personal and financial investment. Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown recently honored five women ...
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Feb 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Mantua hosts first health care forum Mantua's First Annual Healthcare Initiative and Community Awareness Health Fair is today from 10 a.m-5 p.m. at the James L. Wright Recreation Center, 34th Street and Haverford Avenue with free ...
UPTOWN THEATER REVITALIZATION; Save the Uptown
Feb 12, 2006;
Coalitions work against eminent domain policies
Feb 12, 2006;
People's Emergency Center: Help or hustle?
Feb 12, 2006
Brown claims White House was aware of flood severity
Feb 12, 2006;
Franklin speech goes beyond Black history
Feb 12, 2006;
Street promotes vision of a 'New Philadelphia'
Feb 12, 2006;
Budget plan shows a 'reckless fiscal course'
Feb 12, 2006;
Program grant to benefit hospice renovation
Feb 12, 2006;
Bush budget plan shows unawareness
Feb 12, 2006
Cultures clash over religious cartoons
Feb 12, 2006;
Panel to discuss Blacks' role in murals
Feb 10, 2006; ... Hoffler, Janae Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Murals are artistic folktales; each telling stories of the community that helped shape it. The mural movement has gained prevalence in urban nooks around the country with each new gem of mixed media art created on a ...
Mothers in Charge expands to Norristown
Feb 10, 2006; ... Bullock, Jillian Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 An antiviolence group made up of mothers touched by violence has opened a new chapter in Norristown. Mothers in Charge's Norristown Chapter is now open in the Norristown Regional Cancer Center Building at 1541 Powell ...
Conference to address issues of slavery, freedom
Feb 10, 2006; ... Waters, Kenny Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Starting tonight and ending tomorrow, Temple University's African-American Studies Department and the College of Liberal Arts will host their third annual Underground Railroad and Black History conference. This year's ...
POLITICAL POTPOURRI; Washington starts re-election campaign
Feb 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 State Sen. LeAnna Washington launched her reelection campaign on Wednesday in Cheltenham Township. Washington was elected last May during special election for the 4th District. The 4th District represents parts on Philadelphia and ...
ON THE QT
Feb 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Alberto Gonzales U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, in his appearance early this week before the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Senate, chaired by Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., gave a 21st century performance of a "Philadelphia ...
Connecting Blacks to global technology
Feb 10, 2006; ... Hoffler, Janae Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Because African Americans transmit fewer bits-per-second compared to their white counterparts, a national technology awareness organization is working to forge the bridge that keeps Black families connected to ...
Neighbor to Neighbor offers community assistance
Feb 10, 2006; ... Bullock, Jillian Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 In 1995, the Neighbor to Neighbor Community Development Corporation Inc. was formed. Based in Sharon Hill, Pa., the corporation is a nonprofit organization that provides community services to low-income/minority residents ...
Louise Henderson, 86, 'liked to do good'
Feb 10, 2006; ... Phillips, Jennifer Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Louise Henderson never hesitated to open her home to someone in need, prepared meals for countless people, and helped raise some of the children growing up in her South Philadelphia neighborhood. Henderson was well ...
FROM THE LOCKER ROOM; The Sixers must make a move for a big man
Feb 10, 2006; ... Murray, Chris Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 The question for the day should not be whether or not the Philadelphia 76ers are going to do something to improve this team with the trade deadline lurking around the corner, it should be a matter of when. Right now, as ...
Team shows the disabled 'life is not over'
Feb 10, 2006; ... Murray, Chris Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 If you think that wheelchair basketball is just some game where guys in wheelchairs are just tossing the ball around as a form of therapy, Isaac Cahoe would tell you in a heartbeat that these guys are true ...
Eleby, FLC ready for Public League playoffs
Feb 10, 2006; ... Hunt, Donald Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Malcolm Eleby can hardly wait for the Public League playoffs to begin next week. Eleby, Franklin Learning Center's outstanding point guard, feels the Bobcats should go a lot deeper into postseason than they did last ...
Foster prepares for college, on and off the court
Feb 10, 2006; ... Hunt, Donald Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Academy New Church has put together a magnificent year. ANC (14-2) is a major powerhouse in the Friends League. A big reason why the team has received a tremendous amount of success has been the play of Khalif ...
Hopkins to fight Tarver, organizes four-fight card
Feb 10, 2006; ... Murray, Chris Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Former middleweight champion and now promoter Bernard Hopkins has been quite a busy man. Last week, he signed a deal to fight light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver in a bout scheduled for June 10 with the location ...
New congregation calls for acceptance
Feb 10, 2006; ... Phillips, Jennifer Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 The Unity Fellowship Church Movement will open its newest congregation in Philadelphia this Sunday at the Arch Street United Methodist Church in Center City. Members of the Unity Movement say their churches have the ...
Puma cubs claw into zoo exhibit
Feb 10, 2006; ... Booker, Bobbi Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 'Big Cat Falls' will also showcase lions, leopards The Philadelphia Zoo's latest residents are three puma cubs who's antics are just a preview of what's to come when the Zoo opens its first new exhibit in seven years - ...
Franklin Institute hosts weddings, vow renewals
Feb 10, 2006; ... Booker, Bobbi Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Over the years, the Franklin Institute has quietly served as a venue for brides and grooms to say, "I do." But last year, the institute threw its doors open for one whole day and night for 150 couples (and about 800 of their ...
Valentine baking contest to benefit charity
Feb 10, 2006 ... Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Whether large or cupcake size, the culinary artistry behind those scrumptious Valentine's Day baked goods is often overlooked. That was, until Cleopatra Green Bickerstaff introduced her PattyCakes Competition to Philadelphia two years ...
Martin fills Clouseau role with class, hilarity
Feb 10, 2006; ... Roberts, Kimberly C. Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 If Peter Sellers had not been so phenomenal as the original Inspector Clouseau, I would have sworn that the role was created for Steve Martin, who stars in "The Pink Panther," opening in theaters today. A prequel ...
Actress learns about life through 'Dreamgirls'
Feb 10, 2006; ... Charleston, Rita Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 In college, Chauntee Schuler was torn between two career paths: majoring in political science and theater. Eventually, said Schuler, the desire to be a performer won out and she's never regretted that decision for one ...
Play illustrates state of 'Emergence-See'
Feb 10, 2006; ... Letterlough, Michael, Jr. Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 It was dark when Daniel Beaty emerged onto the small stage at Freedom Theatre Saturday night to the rhythm of African drums. He was alone, and he stepped up onto one of three small, wooden platforms and began to ...
Black Olympians fight for gold in Torino
Feb 10, 2006; ... Roberts, Kimberly C. Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Since 1988, when figure skater Debi Thomas made history as the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Games, the Winter Olympics, for the most part, have held little interest for Black athletes ...
'Margaret Garner' vies for opera greatness
Feb 10, 2006; ... Roberts, Kimberly C. Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Since its disappointing New York premiere on Oct. 10, 1935, George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" has become a classic, and the gold standard for so called "Black opera." Todd Duncan and Ann Brown starred in the ...
Dyson's radio show to air on WHAT-AM
Feb 10, 2006; ... Roberts, Kimberly C. Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Radio station 1340 WHAT-AM recently announced changes to its on-air line up. "Building Bridges," a nationally syndicated radio program hosted by author and University of Pennsylvania professor Michael Eric Dyson, ...
King continues to tour after 40 years
Feb 10, 2006; ... Charleston, Rita Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 Much imitated and respected, vocalist/songwriter Ben E. King has continued to record and perform more than four decades after his career first began. As an original member of the reorganized Drifters, King scored his ...
Barbara Harris to showcase love of music
Feb 10, 2006; ... Charleston, Rita Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 She went from singing almost nightly at the little church down the block from her home, to becoming a member of one of the short-lived, but famous girl groups of the '60s. In fact, how many people can say they had a ...
what's the 411?
Feb 10, 2006; ... Jackson, Patty Philadelphia Tribune, The 02-10-2006 The Sanaa Lathan comedy "Something New" didn't generate much interest at the box office. On its opening weekend, it only took in $5 million. I hope the poor box office doesn't hurt her future chances on the big screen ....
Rusesabagina to receive inaugural Sullivan Award
Feb 12, 2006;
Alston to challenge Penrose, Westrum over eminent domain
Feb 12, 2006;
Guard tandem leads 'Nova
Feb 12, 2006;
Back in the Day; Fights are no longer 'fair'
Feb 12, 2006;
Revisiting the holiday of the heart
Feb 12, 2006;
Bryant to join WURD radio
Feb 12, 2006;
Mark A. Lee Sr., 49, police officer
Feb 12, 2006
Edna Smith Tyson, 83, 'strong of will'
Feb 12, 2006
Roy Rodgers, 61, 'had a bubbly personality'
Feb 12, 2006
Pa. GOP recruits young supporters
Feb 12, 2006;
Plan targets youth crime
Feb 14, 2006;