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Social Security Faster processing of disability claims for people with Alzheimer's

Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Since the onset of Alzheimer's can occur in people before they retire, it may strike during an individual's working years, preventing gainful employment as the disease progresses.

Philly on the Come Up "Footprint for Environmental Change" Button Campaign

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Students in West Philadelphia are doing a phenomenal job campaigning against the usage of alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, cigarettes, e-cigs, opioids, and heroin use. Over four-hundred and forty-three (443) students representing the Overbrook High School, Sayre High School, Parkway West High School, West Philadelphia High School, SLA Beeber, Lewis C.

Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Washington

Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia's first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs, and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Henrietta Vinton Davis, a gift to Garveyism (pt 2)

By 1893, she established her own entertainment company, which produced plays about Dessalines and the Haitian Revolution and the dramatization of certain novels.

Getting Workforce Development Done: Shapiro Administration highlights investment to expand Early Childhood Education Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined Philadelphia Academies Inc. (PAI) and state and local leaders Tuesday evening to highlight nearly $400,000 in state funding that allowed PAI to expand its Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pre-Apprenticeship program, in partnership with Parkway West High School (PWHS).

Kindergarten registration opens for Philly School District students

Registration for kindergarten in the School District of Philadelphia has begun.

Immigration officers are operating with a new sense of mission. Now, 'nobody gets a free pass'

A week into Donald Trump's second presidency and his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, federal officers are operating with a new sense of mission, knowing that \"nobody gets a free pass anymore.\"

Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis

Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump took steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined American government for more than 200 years.

Hip-Hop Icon RAKIM enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes Technology

RAKIM, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with Notes.

Trump pardons must not lead to the unpardonable

Hindsight, as the old saying goes, is always 20/20. That thought came to mind after a couple of the roughly 1,500 January 6 offenders given pardons by President Trump said they didn't want it.

Getting Public Health Done: $3.6 Million investment will help regional maternal health coalitions, improve care for mothers and babies

Shapiro Administration officials from the Departments of Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS), and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) visited Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey afternoon to highlight efforts to improve care for pregnant women and babies through local maternal health coalitions.

Artist Spotlight: Talasia – A fresh sound in gospel music

When we think about artists redefining the landscape of gospel music, few stand out as much as Talasia.

City Council holds Hearings on preparedness to protect Philadelphia citizens during Trump Presidency

Philadelphia is a welcoming city rather than a sanctuary city.

Notice of Violations now include QR codes for easy resolution access

Starting January 24, 2025, the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections is making it easier for citizens and stakeholders to resolve violations by including QR codes in all Notice of Violations.

Prayerful

Lord, We Thank You For Always Hearing And Answering Our Prayers. Amen.

Will Smith live show on IHeartRadio

IHeartRadio was the first to report that Will Smith is making his return to music and debuting his new song during an exclusive special and fans will be able to tune in and listen nationwide.

Sweeping changes in America

Oh, what a difference a day makes. Since January 20, 2025, came along and Donald Trump was re-sworn in as President of the United States, he has been making a lot of sweeping changes. As President, he carries a lot of power, and he's using it. We can only imagine that over the next 4 years, President Trump is going to give us plenty to report on in this Civics column and in our main column for the SCOOP.

Commutations cement Biden's Legacy as a Champion of Justice and Racial Reconciliation

American communities, disproportionately Black and Brown, have long borne the scars of the Drug War. Extreme and racist sentences for crack cocaine offenses tore apart families. Children grew up visiting their parents behind bars. Those parents are now elders, yearning to hold their grandchildren. Justice is served by allowing these individuals to return home. Their debt to society was long ago paid. Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project.

In times like these, Volunteering is Everything

Less than seven days into the new administration in our nation's capitol, a second Donald Trump era, I am reminded that, in reality, all we've really got to depend on is each other, at least for the next four years. We have to pull our own selves up by the bootstraps so-to-speak. What with the dismantling of so many programs that have existed for years in America, under Donald Trump, those programs will exist no more. Rather than dig our heads in the sand, bemoan our current fate, or quake in our shoes, we have to remain strong and steadfast and we have to be smart about it. One of the things we have to do more of is to help each other. We also have to volunteer, where needed, in our community.

WCU's Weekly Sustainability Seminars Cover Local, National, and Global Topics

WEST CHESTER, PA — Every Wednesday at 12 pm, WCU’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and practice. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of topics related to sustainability in easily digestible segments. Free and open to both campus and community, they are presented via Zoom or in person in Sykes Student Union 209.

2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

This year, Martin Luther King Day was a day to be celebrated. For many, it was a day of understanding the line in the sand, reaffirming the \"Dream\" and acknowledging what you stand for the fight for equality, human rights, or something different.

Trump's first week, the real story

The New York Times describes Trump as leading \"a global wave of hard-line conservative populism.\" Rubbish.

US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation's report card.

The Raelian Movement launches "Adam & Eve were created Black" Campaign in Honor of Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Raelian Movement proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking campaign, \"Adam & Eve Were Created Black\" (as are all First Human Creations in The Universe.)

Frederick Drew Gregory

He has achieved outstanding feats in the area of space, but when it comes to buzzing about achievements or giving credit to whoever is due, he somehow slips under the radar.

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care.

Books of the Bible Mini Version Pt.1

Lord, Help Us To Study And Know Thy Word And Have It Embedded In Our Hearts. Amen.

Blessed up, the story of a champion

It's a journey of one man's heart, faith, perseverance, strength, redemption, and compassion that led him down a path to two championship titles and a professional career in the sport of boxing.

Back in the Day

Bokeh photo of the golden age dawns, a time of rebirth, where ancient wisdom returns to the earth indigenous ways, a guiding light's embrace, mother earth heals, in this sacred space. this is a time of change, a wondrous rebirth

How about if Canada annexes Blue America?

Trump wants to buy Greenland and annex Canada as the 51st American state.