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Philly music legend James Mtume to get a ceremonial road sign on Wharton Street

The 1500 block of Wharton Street will be named after Mtume, whose childhood home was at 1526 Wharton St.

South Philly native James Mtume, shown here in 2020, is a Grammy award-winning singer and producer who rose to fame in the late 70s and early 80s.
South Philly native James Mtume, shown here in 2020, is a Grammy award-winning singer and producer who rose to fame in the late 70s and early 80s.Read moreMICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer