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Climate Week in Pennsylvania

Sept. 29 – October 1-7, 2023, is Climate Week in Pennsylvania, and the bicameral Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus announced a schedule of events taking place during the week, as well as information about resources and legislation related to climate action in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States

What does a Government shut down really mean

The good news is that, for now, a US Government shutdown has been averted for at least 45 days. But how did we get to this point? A lot of organizations that depend on funds from the government to keep going have let out a sigh of relief, at least temporarily

He stood Tall and gave his ALL

My Good Brother Lee Tolbert Sr. brought consciousness to West Philly through the West Philadelphia Community and Business Coalition that We will Grow, Prosper, and make Life extraordinary, even for the non-believers

What' Going On In Africa?

“Aug 30 (Reuters) - A group of senior military officers in Gabon announced on national television on Wednesday they had taken power and election results were annulled, just minutes after President Ali Bongo was declared to have won a third term

Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic pause

Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars. To get ready, borrowers are cutting expenses, taking on additional work, and looking for options to reduce their monthly payments

Philadelphia Crime Summit Engages Youth Leaders

On September 30, 2023, Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. convened the Philadelphia Crime Summit at St. Joseph’s University, bringing together over 200 leaders to address public safety

The Anatomy of a Blueprint for A Safer Philadelphia Crime Summit

Saturday, September 30, 2023, Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. and his staff pulled off meaningful, thought-out, educational, and very positive gathering on the campus of Saint Joseph's University

The Hymns Professor Bishop Leonard Scott Drops "Cross Medley" On All Digital Music Platforms

The Hymns Professor – Bishop Leonard Scott, who has racked up over 30 million digital streams for his down-home gospel renditions of hymns – rides listeners down Memory Lane with a smooth collision of the evergreen hymns “Old Rugged Cross” and “Near the Cross” on his new track release, “The Cross Medley” (Tyscot Records). Listening Link: https://li.sten.to/thecrossmedley

How to become "Born Again"

The kings of the earth and the mighty men of the earth are born in exactly the same way, physically, as the simplest man. So, the most intellectual person must become a Christian in exactly the same way as the simplest person.

Mr. President, joining the picket line is a good start

Kudos for joining the UAW picket line tomorrow. You’re the first president to ever join a picket line.

Leveling the Playing Field

The executive team of This Field Looks Green To Me, a feature film project currently in production, has committed to sharing the profits of the film with Kentucky State University (KSU) and Berea College (BC).

Criminal charges for looting are changing in Philly

For any SCOOP readers who might just happen to know individuals who like to stir up trouble and do things like loot at stores, tell them the Philadelphia Police are coming for them. In the past, in many cities, looting might just land you a shoplifting charge. Well, in Philadelphia, guess what? Those days are about over.

Republican chaos fuels threat of government shutdown

Unless warring factions of Republicans in the House of Representatives can come to their senses, the United States government will shut down next Sunday.

Fight for Pennsylvanians the Right to Read

Lawmakers, Parents, Students, Teachers, Librarians, and Advocates gathered in Harrisburg to discuss the concerning rise in censorship and book bans across the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) and Representative Paul Friel (D-Chester) promoted two legislative solutions.

In defense of old-fashioned Senate dress rules

Stop the presses!

4 in 5 Black adults see racist depictions in the news either often or sometimes, says new study

In a new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort to cover broad segments of their community.

Facial recognition technology jailed a man for days.His lawsuit joins others from Black plaintiffs

Randal Quran Reid was driving to his mother's home the day after Thanksgiving last year when police pulled him over and arrested him on the side of a busy Georgia interstate.

Nurturing Children with a Heart for Justice

I recently shared several passages from a sermon my dear friend Rev. Dr. Shannon Daley-Harris, who served the Children’s Defense Fund for 30 years, preached at Princeton University Chapel titled “Draw the Circle Wide.”

Environmental Protection Agency visits Chester to address Lead

The Environmental Protection Agency, Delaware County Health Department, and the City of Chester hosted an evening dinner event on Thursday, September 14, to highlight the dangers of lead poisoning in the Chester community.

Donald Lawrence presents a Tribute to Twinkie Clark

Legendary producer and award-winning artist & songwriter Donald Lawrence has released his latest album, Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark.

U.S. Open Champ and Phenom Coco Gauff represents a new era of American Tennis

“If you can think it, you can do it. If you can dream it, you can do it. Just keep working hard. It won't come easy, and it will seem impossible; but if you keep working hard, it will definitely happen.” - Coco Gauff Tennis is a sport that has been historically dominated by white athletes.

Black leaders say threats to undermine US democracy appear aimed at their community

Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders on Thursday said many threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. appear to be aimed squarely at their community, including efforts to make voting more difficult, censor lessons around race and weaken social safeguards such as affirmative action.

Are tables turning on the abortion issue since Dobbs? Be careful what you ask for

I’m sure I wasn’t the only TV viewer who stuck a finger in my ear and jiggled it after I heard former President Donald Trump criticize the six-week abortion ban brought about by his Republican opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal holds press conference to address Missing Firearms

The City Controller’s Office determined that 76 of the 101 service weapons initially reported missing from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office during a 2020 report remain lost due to insufficient records on their whereabouts.

President Joe Biden establishes first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

President Biden announced the establishment of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to reduce gun violence, which has ravaged communities across the country, and implement and expand upon key executive and legislative action that has been taken to save lives.

City officials join PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton to celebrate Rebuild's groundbreaking at F.J. Myers Recreation Center

Mayor Jim Kenney, PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District), Rebuild Philadelphia, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and community members broke ground at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center located in Southwest Philadelphia.

A Family in Action PUSHING Forward and Giving Back

My Scoop USA Family, how’s Everything and Everybody?

Philadelphia House and Senate Delegations join Unite Here Local 634 in fight for a dignifying contract

In light of recent demands presented by city school workers to the Philadelphia School District, members of the Philadelphia House and Senate Delegations expressed their steadfast support for members of Unite Here Local 634.

This week Philadelphia lost Dr. Constance Clayton and JoAnne Epps

Sadly, Philadelphia lost two amazing African-American women who were heavily involved in education this week. First, on Sunday, September 18, we lost Dr. Constance Clayton, the first African-American woman to lead the Philadelphia Public School District as its Superintendent.

America needs a new sane Republican Party, and here's who should lead it

Last Tuesday, former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney tweeted this in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that the criminal indictments of Trump are politically motivated: