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    Philly’s oldest living resident turned 112 this past Sunday

    Longtime educator Bernice Sebastian from Saint Kitts turned 112 on Sunday, September 21, and celebrated her milestone alongside many of her loved ones, whom she has had a lasting impact on. The celebration featured an in-person event at her home in West Germantown, a Zoom meeting with approximately 100 guests, a letter from Governor Josh Shapiro offering his well-wishes, words from State Rep. Andre Carroll, slide shows of images from over the years, and many heartfelt sentiments from family and friends in attendance.