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Black America Web
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Skilla Baby Performs In Detroit Just 48 Hours After Surviving Drive-By Shooting
Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty Just 48 hours after surviving a harrowing drive-by shooting, Detroit rapper Skilla Baby stunned fans by returning to the stage with an unforgettable performance. On May 24, during 42 Dugg's Memorial Day Weekend concert at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Skilla Baby emerged as a surprise guest. The rapper, visibly injured with his arm in a sling and wrapped in bandages, performed with unwavering energy, proving his resilience and dedication to his craft. Skilla delivered a passionate performance of his 2022 hit 'Duck Yo Taco,' igniting the crowd despite his physical condition. Fans erupted as he took the stage, many in awe of his determination after being shot just two days prior on May 22 in a violent drive-by near Redford Township, Michigan. Over 20 bullets were fired at his SUV while he drove near 8 Mile Road and Centralia. The barrage left Skilla Baby with gunshot wounds to his head, back, and hand. His vehicle crashed into a building during the attack, further emphasizing the severity of the incident. Despite the gravity of his injuries, Skilla Baby's appearance on stage demonstrated not only his toughness but also a message of perseverance. His quick return to performing reflects a fearless spirit that resonates with fans and underscores the harsh realities faced by many artists navigating fame and danger. Skilla's ability to channel pain into performance has only deepened his connection with his audience—and cemented his status as one of Detroit's most compelling voices in rap. SEE ALSO Skilla Baby Performs In Detroit Just 48 Hours After Surviving Drive-By Shooting was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Six local communities receive Restore NY Communities Initiative money
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Six local communities were awarded a combined $7 million from the Restore New York Communities initiative on Thursday, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul. Governor Hochul announced on Thursday, May 22, that 50 projects — including five in the Mohawk Valley — will share over $50 million to encourage community revitalization. The initiative helps revitalization efforts by reducing blight, growing local housing, and increasing local tax bases by putting properties back on the tax roll. 'Revitalizing and rehabilitating vacant and blighted areas of our communities for housing or development is vital to make downtowns thrive,' Governor Hochul said in a statement. 'Restore New York helps our municipalities plan for the future by catalyzing economic growth and supporting housing, businesses and cultural spaces. We are further unlocking the potential of these sites and communities across New York.' The City of Rome received $3.5 million from the initiative on a Special Project designation. This designation is given to projects that, if left undeveloped, would cause severe economic injury or would hinder the economic growth of the community. The city of Rome's money would be used to rehabilitate two buildings — one on South Madison Street and the former Rome Cable Building on Henry Street — that were damaged in the July 2024 tornadoes. One of the buildings would be redeveloped for mixed use, and would include first-floor commercial event space. The other — according to the Governor's office — will be renovated to become the 'largest available industrial space in the [Utica-Rome area].' Other recipients of the program's money include the City of Oneida, which received $1 million to partially demolish and rehabilitate two buildings on Madison Street. The buildings will receive a shared elevator and stairwell, which visitors can use to travel freely between each other. New spaces will be added on the upper floors of both buildings, and will include 15 units suitable for living or commercial use. The Village of Boonville received $1 million of their own to renovate three buildings — all on Main Street — that were all involved in a fire in 2020. The village plans to make the buildings into a sporting goods store, an artisinal meat market and a boutique gift shop. The buildings will also house ten one- and two-bedroom residential units. The Village of Cooperstown received $1 million to demolish the former site of the village's cheese factory, which has sat dormant since the company moved to another location in the village. After demolition, the village intends to build a three-story apartment building, housing approximately 50 units. The building will include on-site parking and several apartment amenities. The Village of Herkimer also received $1 million to rehabilitate the former Masonic Temple on North Main Street. The village intends to turn the property into a commercial hub for several business uses, including the Mohawk Valley's only certified kitchen to support food-based enterprises. The money will also be used to resolve safety and aesthetic concerns around the village. The Village of Richfield Springs received just under $500,000 to rehabilitate one building on Main Street. Once finished, the building will become an inn with guest rooms, an event center, and feature the village's newly re-established mineral spas. The fourth floor of the building will also include one apartment, and perform several much-needed repairs to the property — including repairing the roof. 'Under Governor Hochul's leadership, New York State is building for the future by supporting projects that advance statewide priorities like increasing housing and revitalizing communities,' Empire State Development CEO Hope Knight said in a statement. 'Through the Restore New York Communities Initiative, we are working together with municipalities to remove blight and generate new investments to promote sustainable economic growth.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey Freemasons to host open day to mark Liberation 80
The Jersey Freemasons are hosting host an open day at the Masonic Temple in St Helier to mark the 80th anniversary of Jersey's Liberation are remembering members who were forced to hide their community during the German Occupation of the island during World War group said the event would allow the public a chance to "explore the history and heritage of freemasonry in Jersey" and their involvement during the liberation in Dallas-Chapman, head of the Jersey Freemasons, said this year marked a "significant milestone for the island", and said he was "excited to celebrate with the community". Mr Dallas-Chapman was formally recognised as the new head of freemasonry in Jersey in December 2024. The group said the open day, which starts at 10:30 BST would include guided tours of the temple, presentations and also said there would also be a presentation on the life of Harold Le Druillenec, a concentration camp survivor and former head teacher of St John's School.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
The mystique of the masons
A brooding, stone-clad structure looms tall along North Broad Street in downtown Philadelphia. The Masonic Temple or the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, it possesses a stately appearance with an arched entryway, corbelled balconies, stained glass windows, and a soaring tower that could be straight out of a medieval castle. The sombreness of the façade gives way to a corridor that leads to the Benjamin Franklin Room, which, though serving as only a sitting area, sets the tone for the visual treat to follow with a carved ceiling and murals. The adjoining museum displays a ritualistic apron once owned by George Washington. Such illustrious names are not an exception in the Masonic world. Over the centuries, over a dozen US presidents have been Freemasons, as have Mozart and Beethoven, Winston Churchill, Rudyard Kipling, Mustafa Ataturk, Alexander Fleming, Swami Vivekananda, Motilal Nehru, and JRD Tata. The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia boasts seven distinctly designed spaces. Each is named after its architecture as is evident upon entering Oriental Hall. With multi-foliated arches, geometric patterns, and floral motifs, every square inch here takes inspiration from the Moorish style of the Alhambra Palace. An imposing staircase decked with idealised murals of historic civilisations and medieval cities leads to the upper floor, where an astounding architectural assemblage awaits. When Egyptian Hall, the first of the halls to be completed, was opened on January 2, 1889, a staggering 12,000 people came by to visit. It has remained a crowd-puller since then, instantly transporting one to the Nile Valley with intricate decorations derived from ancient tombs and shrines. While stylised cobras adorn the carpet, Masonic emblems such as the Seal of Solomon grace the ceiling. In striking contrast is the scarlet-hued Renaissance Hall, with a voluminous 50-ft-high ceiling and design elements borrowed from various Italian structures. Stained glass panels depict a gavel, symbolising authority and a reminder of self-improvement. Then there is the Corinthian Hall, the Temple's largest chamber that can accommodate 400. Named after the classical order of Greek architecture, this Hall is easily recognisably by its pediment, medallions, murals, and four caryatids inspired by the Acropolis. However, it's probably best known for its floral-patterned carpet where an imperfection has been deliberately inserted. It's the Masonic way to symbolise that we are all mere mortals and only the divine can achieve perfection
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Akron at 200: Polygamy, a purse snatcher and singing dogs
As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we're looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here's what happened April 20-26 in local history: 1825: Locally produced goods traveled far. The schooner Prudence left Cleveland for Buffalo with a Northeast Ohio cargo of flour, ashes, whiskey, pork, butter and cheese. Meanwhile, the schooner Lake Serpent also arrived in Buffalo from Cleveland, carrying ashes, hams and ginseng. The construction of a canal would soon allow such products to be shipped south to the Ohio River. 1875: Ann Eliza Young, the 19th wife of Brigham Young, spoke at the Academy of Music at Main and Market streets in downtown Akron. The Illinois native had recently separated from the Mormon church leader and was on a national tour to tell her story and lecture against polygamy in the United States. The Utah-centered church had excommunicated her in 1874. 1925: Hundreds of citizens joined Akron police in chasing a man who had allegedly stolen money from a purse. The crowd circled the Masonic Temple at High and Mill streets to thwart the suspect's escape. Officer Frank J. Bucher found Edgar Gargar, 19, hiding behind a car and holding a crumpled $10 bill. 'Here it is: Take it,' he told the arresting officer. 1975: Fifteen dogs took part in a howling contest at Chapel Hill Mall. Northeastern Ohio Dog Services sponsored the 'singing dog show' to raise money for a shelter. Pooh, a German shepherd sponsored by Summit County Children's Home, won first prize for his rendition of 'oorf, oorf, oorf.' Runner-up Henry, a miniature schnauzer, wailed at a high pitch as owners Sue and Beth Kartarius sang 'How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?' 2000: Akron health inspectors entered a North Hill home and found 333 rats, 146 mice, 16 gerbils, eight birds, six cats, four rabbits, three dogs, one hamster, one turtle, one boa constrictor and one iguana. Thayer Street neighbors had complained of odors. The animals were sent to the Humane Society of Greater Akron, which hoped to find new homes for them. Mark J. Price can be reached at mprice@ Quaker Square revisited: Vintage photos of Akron shops and hotel This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: This week in Akron history for April 20, 2025
