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Philly soul singer Frankie Beverly performs at the Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 7, 2019, in New Orleans. Beverly died Sept. 10. He was 77. (Photo by Donald Traill / Invision)

The Philadelphia-born singer's iconic tune packs a river of emotion: sadness, hope, joy, pain, and love into the song, signaling to all who hear it. It's OK. It's time to go home.

Poet Sonia Sanchez at her home in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Opinion

Sonia Sanchez talks about writing, the presidential election, and being a ‘BaddDDD’ sister at 90

Chef-owner Jesse Ito is shown in Royal Sushi & Izkaya on May 31, 2024.

Opinion

What makes the omakase at James Beard finalist Royal Sushi so special? Plenty, beyond the price

The spanakopita manti at Almyra. located at 1636 Chancellor St.

Opinion

Almyra delivers Instagram-ready Greek island party vibes, but not much else

The women's boutique, Sophy Curson, and its current owner Susan Schwartz, are celebrating 90 years in business.

Opinion

Every celebration of Black culture ends with Frankie Beverly’s ‘Before I Let Go’

Sonia Sanchez talks about writing, the presidential election, and being a ‘BaddDDD’ sister at 90

What makes the omakase at James Beard finalist Royal Sushi so special? Plenty, beyond the price

Almyra delivers Instagram-ready Greek island party vibes, but not much else

Susan Schwartz, owner of women’s wear boutique Sophy Curson, has died at 87