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Jan. 6 'heroes' honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hailed as heroes, the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were honored Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals and praised for securing democracy when they fought off a brutal and bloody attack by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.

Farmers of color sue government for promised federal aid

DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) — The federal government has illegally broken a promise to pay off the debts of a group of Black farmers, according to a class-action lawsuit. The group hopes to put pressure on officials to keep their word and to restore funding that was dropped after a group of white farmers filed legal challenges arguing their exclusion was a violation of their constitutional rights.

Obama historical marker now at Illinois' Old State Capital

SPRINGFIELD, III. (AP) – A historical marker dedicated Wednesday on the grounds of Illinois' Old State Capitol, commemorates the date when then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announced his 2008 presidential bid there.

Immigrants dumped here by Governor of Texas

DO Republican Governor of Texas Greg Abbott is something else. He said he would send immigrants by the busload to Philadelphia, a declared \"sanctuary city,\" and sure enough, that is exactly what he's done.

Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker

ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden's current term and capping an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.

Make room for Jesus this Christmas

Thanksgiving is over, and most of us are preparing for Christmas, but in the wrong way because we have the wrong conception of what Christmas is all about.

Delco River Rink opens

The Delco Rink, Delaware County's pop-up ice skating rink, opened for business on Thursday, December 1st, at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, located at 777 Harrah's Blvd in Chester, Pa. The 60-foot by 100 foot Delco River Rink is located at Harrah's main valet entrance.

Building Up The Youth marks five years of mentoring local kids

Five years ago, Ernest Brown of Sicklerville was coaching a local team as part of a church basketball league.

City Council swears in newly elected Council members

City Council welcomed four new members to Council, as the newcomers, elected in special elections last month to fill vacancies, were sworn in before family and friends in Council Chambers at City Hall.

DeLissio, Miller: Identogo fingerprinting for state clearances available online

Applicants for certain clearances who register under Identogo for fingerprints and are cleared to work with children in Pennsylvania can now receive their results electronically via email, according to state Reps. Pam DeLissio, D-Montgomery/Phila, and Brett Miller, R-Lancaster.

Life Turning Point of Philadelphia, a safe haven for homeless women and their children

One of the worst conditions for a mother is to become homeless with children. The White House reports that there are an estimated 552,830 homeless people in America.

Historic election of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ushers in a new era of inclusive, more equitable civic leadership

“Karen Bass has a long history of always being on the side of the people, fighting for the people, fighting for the people whose voices aren’t in the room but must be present. That’s who Karen Bass has always been. It’s who she will always be.”

Broad coalition of Political & Community Leaders stand with DA Larry Krasner

November 30, 2022– A growing number of elected officials, community organizers, gun violence survivors, and civic leaders continue to denounce MAGA GOP lawmakers’ anti-democratic effort to remove District Attorney Larry Krasner, who has committed no impeachable offense, from office and subvert the will of Philadelphia voters.

Milton Jr. shares reflections on his father, the late State Senator T. Milton Street

Retired Pennsylvania State Senator T. Milton Street passed away on November 28, 2022.

Philadelphia Africatown moves forward receives $9 Million state grant

The African Diaspora was out in full force to witness the official of groundbreaking Philadelphia Africatown on 55th near Chester Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.

PLBC installs officers for 2023-24 session

Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus officers for the 2023-24 legislative term: Vice Chairman Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery; Secretary Darisha Parker, DPhila.; Chairwoman Donna Bullock, D-Phila.; Treasurer Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster.

Why the Pundits and Junk Polls got the Midterm Elections Wrong

“I am angry at the chorus of armchair pundits who created a dominant media narrative around the red wave with little evidence of it.

Weekly Episode ReCap

Is the end of November really approaching us? This month has flown bye. It feels like Election Day was just yesterday. On the SCOOP side, a lot has transpired this month, especially at The Inside Scoop.

Grand Opening... Temple University, Center for Anti-Racism

Philadelphia, PA – On November 14, 2022, Temple University held a grand opening of the Center for Anti-Racism, a bold and integral research initiative created to provide broad evidence-based research on racism and how to strategically combat, Racism in America.

New start dates for Medicare Part B Coverage coming in 2023

Begins three months before your 65th birthday. Includes the month of your 65th birthday. Ends three months after your 65th birthday.

CIVICS 101

Today in this Civics 101 column, we’re going to look at who has the balance of power in the U.S. House of Congress.

Philadelphia Delegation announces new leadership team

Philadelphia Delegation Leadership TeamCephas and Burgos elected chair and vicechair; Kenyatta to serve as secretary/treasurer

Michael Moore got the last laugh this Election Day

When filmmaker-activist Michael Moore, a Democrat, went against the conventional wisdom that was expecting a Republican “red wave” sweeping the midterm elections, I feared Moore had become unmoored.

Social Media sets us up for manipulation

Since its inception right after WWII, psychologists have known television watching has a deleterious impact on our brains. \"Broadcast television in the United States has a particular frequency of flicker that cannot be seen but which affects brain function.

Blessed are those who struggle

The Deep Love of Assata (Pt3)

City of Philadelphia asks for Residents input in Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Focus groups will take place in November and December 2022 in multiple languages

And now there are 6 candidates for Mayor of Philly in 2023

The field of candidates-who say they want to run for Mayor of Philadelphia just got a little bit larger this past week. Supermarket guru Jeff Brown, the owner of some 12 Brown ShopRite Supermarkets in Philadelphia and the immediate suburbs, says he wants to be the next Mayor.

Are You Ready for your Trip?

Lord, give us the faith and preparedness to be ready when it is time for us to face death and take our journey home.

Chester High wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month with celebration

CHESTER, PA- October 29, 2022 - On October 19, Chester High School (CHS) hosted a wrap-up celebration to mark the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Annual Cancer Luncheon

The City of Chester and Keystone VIP First held their Annual Cancer Luncheon on Thursday,