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Philadelphia’s police commissioner Danielle Outlaw must resign

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Rickia Young Philadelphia thegrio.com

Woman who was beaten, had child taken by Philly police at protest speaks out

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Saudia Shuler Philly Chef thegrio.com

Philly entrepreneur offers McDonald’s employees higher-paying jobs on the spot

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Man in blond wig who stole $104,000 during Philly looting spree, arrested

Authorities have now identified Raphael Shaw, 20, as the man stole $104,000 from a west Philadelphia Wells Fargo Bank in May.
/ July 18, 2020
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Middle school teacher in Pennsylvania placed on leave following racist rant

A teacher at Drexel Hill Middle School in Pennsylvania has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced showing her involved in a racially explosive altercation with a parent in the parking lot of the school.
/ October 12, 2019
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Stevie Wonder praises Philly gospel group the Dixie Hummingbirds on 90th birthday

Stevie Wonder has helped celebrate the 90th anniversary of legendary Philadelphia gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds.
/ August 28, 2018

Grio Good News Report | Kevin Hart is supporting students who want to attend HBCU’S with “The Help from the Hart Charity Scholarship.”

Kevin Hart is known for being a funny man, but the celeb and comedian is doing more than enjoying his […]
/ August 14, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Amber Rose catches flak for saying women from Philly aren’t ‘attractive’

Amber Rose suggested that people from South Philly are not “traditionally attractive,” which had Torrei Hart firing back at her for being a bad example.
/ July 28, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Activists give cops underwear to protest ‘Stop-And-Fondle’ searches

A chapter of Black Lives Matter in Philadelphia had a surprise gift for what some have been calling overly handsy […]
/ June 4, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Yusaf Mack hosts 'coming out' party

Former professional boxer Yusaf Mack hosted a “coming out” party this weekend in West Hollywood.
/ November 9, 2015