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One of my favorite photos from outer space. 🌏🛰️🚀

Howard University is celebrating its honorary alumnus, Victor Glover (D.Sc. '24), as he made history as the pilot of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Not only is he the first Black person to orbit the Moon, but he and his crew have traveled farther from Earth than any human in history by reaching over 230,000 miles into the cosmos. He continues to embody Howard’s core values of leadership and excellence, proving that for a Bison, even the sky isn’t the limit. Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/ho… #HowardUniversity #nasa #artemis

Artemis ll captures the clearest view of moon ever. Beauty of moon. Just look at those craters and detail.

Moon joy [noun] the feeling of intense happiness and excitement that only comes from a mission to the Moon The Artemis II crew bring us endless Moon joy.

OORAH! GO BIRDS!! #FlyEaglesFly🦅💚🦅

I was flying Southwest from Dallas to New York. Three rows ahead of me, there was a young soldier in uniform. He looked barely 18. He was staring straight ahead, gripping the armrests. He looked nervous. When the drink cart came around, the flight attendant asked him what he wanted. 'Coke, please,' he said. 'Heading home?' she asked kindly. 'No, ma'am,' he said. 'Deploying. First time.' The whole row went quiet. The flight attendant didn't say a word. she handed him his Coke. Then, she got on the PA system. 'Ladies and gentlemen, we have a very special guest in Row 8 today. Private Miller is on his first deployment to serve our country. Since I can't buy him a drink, I’m going to ask a favor. If you want to write him a note of encouragement, pass it forward.' I grabbed a napkin. I wrote: 'You got this. Stay safe. - A dad from Row 12.' I watched as napkins traveled up the aisle. Napkins, receipts, pages torn from books. By the time we landed, the soldier had a pile of paper on his tray table three inches high. He stood up to get his bag, and he was wiping his eyes. He carefully packed every single scrap of paper into his rucksack. 'Thank you,' he told the flight attendant. 'No,' she said. 'Thank you.' We all walked off that plane a little quieter, reminded that freedom is just a word until you meet the kid who is defending it. Credit: Margie Lee

OORAH! I missed this year’s #PhillyYarnCrawl but @LoopYarn still has the great 2026 bag! It zips up and has an inside zippered pocket! I even picked up some great #Isager Palet (indigo) yarn for a crochet project TBA. #CrochetLife #YarnLife

City advances new tributes to honor educator Constance E. Clayton’s enduring legacy #PHLed phillytrib.com/news/local_new… via @phillytrib

🎙️ Tune in! Our newest @PhillyTrib reporter Kylan Watson will be on WURD Radio this Thursday at 6:24 a.m. discussing some of his recent coverage. Start your morning informed—don’t miss it! #PhiladelphiaTribune #WURD #BlackJournalistsMatter #MorningRadio

Sci & Tech Friends: NASA Force will identify and place high-impact technical talent into mission-critical roles…

So excited for Michael B. Jordan in Sinners on his #Oscars win for Best Actor, so well-deserved! Sky’s the limit, my brother!

Big congrats to Michael B. Jordan winning the Oscar for Best Actor! This was taken at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. He was incredible in Sinners. His mom, Donna, is a huge fan of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, AND she told me that she supports us financially. After I left the first time, she told Michael, “I didn’t get his number!” She got it the second time. Was awesome to meet her and his family.

A comeback no one saw coming. After stepping away from the American Ballet Theatre and undergoing a major hip surgery, Misty Copeland left many wondering when she would dance again. Tonight she stunned audiences with a surprise return to the stage during the Sinners performance at the Oscars. #Oscars #MistyCopeland #Sinners

Yesterday, in partnership with @phillymayor, we opened HOPE 220, our first housing #SolutionCenter — offering a safe resting space and vital resources for people needing emergency shelter. Thank you, @salarmyphilly, PHLCares, and many others working to end street homelessness!

I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead.    It’s disappointing  news but I want to thank my NBC family for making the last 17 years so special.  I’ll have lasting memories of my time there, especially with Rodney Harrison who has become a tremendous friend.   God has always directed me in these moments and while I’m not sure what the next step will be for me—whether it will be in football, in broadcasting, or getting more involved in church and community outreach —I know God has plans for my life and I can’t wait see them unfold. And I am reminded of one of my favorite verses in the Bible-Romans 8:28. “God works all things for His good for those who love the Lord.”

T4,T5,T1,T2,T3: Trolleys are on diversion to 40th and Market Streets due to power issues. For service to/from Center City passengers can use the L line between 40th and 30th Street Stations with shuttle buses 30th Street to/from Center City.

L1: Shuttle buses are operating from Drexel 30th Street to Spring Garden stations; delays up to 30 minutes are possible due to fire department activity. Passengers can take the Route 21 bus on Walnut Street or the T lines as alternates.

As we celebrate 250 years in our nation, let’s take a look back at City Hall in our #250Rewind. ⏮️ Completed in 1901, to this day, it is the world’s largest free-standing masonry building, and the largest City Hall in America! 📷 @Records_DeptPHL @FreeLibrary

This story happened when the @RevJJackson called @PhillyTrib newsroom to talk to a reporter about Bill Cosby and I was the only person available. You DON’T tell him to call back later. #RIPJesseJackson #IAmSomebody #UpWithHope phillytrib.com/news/state_and…

A simple message with big meaning: "I am somebody." We are grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson for helping teach generations of children to believe in themselves and in one another. Thank you for being part of our neighborhood. 💛💚