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On Trump's befuddling hold on the GOP and the fizzling of the 'Never Trump' movement

I'm so old that I can remember when moderate Republicans such Colin Powell, former secretary of state, clung to hopes that Donald Trump might \"grow\" into the presidency.

Bronze pieces from MLK memorial in Denver recovered after being sold for scrap

Three bronze artworks stolen from a Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in City Park in Denver, along with seven bronze pieces taken from a nearby fountain, were recovered after being sold to a scrap metal business, Denver Police said Tuesday.

Recession has struck some of the world's top economies. The US keeps defying expectations AP-US-Avoiding Recession

As some of the world's biggest economies stumble into recession the United States keeps chugging along.

Governor's Advisory Commission on Women Visit Patients R Waiting Discuss Ways to Improve Maternal and Women's Health

First Lady Lori Shapiro met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and visited Patients R Waiting in Lancaster to learn more about how the organization is addressing the maternal mortality crisis by providing Black and Latina expectant moms with doula support and discuss steps the Commonwealth can take to improve access to women’s health care.

Campaign for Working Families offers free tax services

Stressed about doing your income taxes? No worries.

Trump continues to do poorly in Republican caucuses and primaries

Don’t fall for the media hoopla. In fact, Donald Trump is doing extraordinarily poorly in the Republican primaries and caucuses.

A Fatherhood Research Study by The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy Reveals What Black Fathers Want and Need

During the State of Black Fathers in Fulton Forum on February 20, 2024, in Atlanta at Pittsburgh Yards, Fathers Incorporated (FI) and the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy, two preeminent organizations created to support Black fathers and fatherhood, revealed key findings from their latest research report, \"The Dynamics of Atlanta Black Dads: Unpacking the Myths and Realities of Non-Resident Fatherhood in Fulton County, Georgia. Although the research focuses on one major county in Georgia, many of the challenges are universal.

Social Security improves customer experience ranking

We’re committed to improving customer service by providing more access to our programs and services, and our efforts have paid off.

Parent University 2.0, A one day crash course on being a good parent

One thing is certainly clear, and that's that a lot of us need a guidebook or class on how to be a good parent. No one has all the answers as to how to do that very critical job, but one person who has a goal to better educate us as parents is 4th District Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Shapiro administration highlights efforts to improve care for pregnant women and babies by tackling maternal health issues

PITTSBURGH, March 8, 2024 – Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Second Lady of Pennsylvania Blayre Holmes Davis, along with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and local and state leaders, visited The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health to highlight new Shapiro Administration efforts to address maternal health issues and improve care for pregnant women and children, especially among people of color.

Lawnside Legacies: Delving into History and Community Contributions

Black History Month is when often-overlooked narratives of resilience, perseverance, strength, and community get spotlighted.

Social Security celebrates Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past-but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century.

Artist Frank Frazier showcases work at October Gallery Art Popup Show

Doors opened early for the October Gallery’s Black History Month Popup Art Show on Wednesday, where some hundreds came out to meet Internationally Renowned Artist Frank Frazier, who had an exclusive art exhibition in Philadelphia.

Independence Blue Cross experts testify before Philadelphia City Council on racial disparities in city's maternal morbidity rate

PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 8, 2024 – Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony to Philadelphia City Council on solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the city.

Christian Crooner "Jason Nelson" earns his best first week digital streams numbers with "Yahweh Ft. Melvin Crispel III"

One of Christian music’s most incomparable voices, Jason Nelson, has scored his best first-week digital streams tally with the new song “Yahweh” (Jaelyn / Tyscot / Fair Trade).

Pennsylvania high court takes up challenge to the state's life-without-parole sentences

Pennsylvania's high court will consider whether some automatic life sentences for those convicted of murder violate constitutional protections for defendants, the justices said Friday.

OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood to host Community Wellness event featuring celebrity guests and Hip Hop Legend, Freeway to close Black History Month and kickoff National Kidney Month

With the purpose of highlighting the importance of saying “YES” to organ, eye, and tissue donation, OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood is hosting a special event on Saturday, March 2, titled Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health, with the goal of sharing the power of music and entertainment with the critical message of health advocacy and organ donation and transplantation among communities of color.

Fani Willis and the court of public opinion

Fani Willis should have known better.

Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off

The Philadelphia Orchestra's home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist's name replacing a corporation.

Rep Your Section (RYS) Meetup Highlights

On February 29, 2024, Indie Go Inspire rolled out the bells & whistles for a select group of music influencers at the exclusive RYS \"MEET UP!\" hosted at the contemporary Small House Creative HQ on 3525 'I' Street in Philadelphia, PA, marked the official launch of the brand in Philadelphia following its triumphant debut in Atlanta, Georgia back in December 2023.

President Biden's State of The Union Address centers on National Urban League's “D3" Agenda to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty

“When you get to my age, certain things become clearer than ever before.

Keeping your Enthusiasm

Lord, Help Us To Keep The Joy We Had For Jesus When We First Believed. Amen.

Donald Trump's bizarre pitch to Black voters is martyrdom marketing

How about this for a novel campaign pitch? “I’m being indicted for you, the Black population.”

Bellmon appointed to Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force

Anthony Bellmon, D-Phila., has been appointed to the Stop-and-Go Legislative Task Force.

Dallas High School Team crowned Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Champions

Dallas High School, from Luzerne County, captured the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship by successfully fielding questions about real-life marketplace issues and beating four other teams during the competition hosted Thursday by the Office of Attorney General.

Montgomery County announces launch of Whole Home Repairs Program

The Montgomery County Commissioners announced the launch of the County's Whole Home Repairs Program (WHRP).

Slam The Scam: How to spot government imposters

Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam?

Department of Human Services Highlights Research and Resources for Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal, which aims to provide the most recent research for people with mental health, substance use disorder and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life. This edition focuses on the aging process in those with intellectual disabilities and autism and offers resources and solutions.

Frozen embryos are people? In the world of politics, at least

An Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are “children” offers a sad example of the age-old law of unintended consequences.

Shapiro administration, transit leaders highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit proposal would protect and create jobs, urge Pennsylvanians to thank transit operators on National Recognition Day

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll with Public Pennsylvania Transportation Association Executive Director Shawna Jones, and a rabbit-transit operator highlighted how Governor Shapiro's budget proposal to invest in transit agencies would not just stabilize and improve service but also help retain and attract the workforce critical to the services Pennsylvanians rely on.