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March 1 deadline for Philly K-8 Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are still available for the 2024-2025 school year

What? Nikki Haley is still in the race?

Yes, despite pressure from her fellow Republicans to drop her challenge to front-runner and former President Donald Trump, the former South Carolina governor sounds determined to stick around awhile and as insurgent bids go, she's not doing badly.

Gov. Shapiro seeks school-funding boost to help poorer districts, but Republicans remain wary

Gov. Josh Shapiro is taking the first step in what is shaping up to be a complicated, yearslong process to respond to a court decision that found that Pennsylvania's system of public school funding violates the constitutional rights of students in the poorest districts.

Finding meaning in George Floyd's death through protest art left at his murder site

For months after George Floyd was killed by police in May 2020, people from around the world traveled to the site of his murder in Minneapolis and left signs, paintings, and poems to memorialize the man whose death reignited a movement against systemic racism.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society reveals first glimpse of the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, "United by Flowers"

At a press conference held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) revealed new details for the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “United by Flowers” including four artistic renderings offering a first glimpse of what the Show will look like.

After Governor Shapiro proposes historic Indigent Defense funding in 2024-25 Budget, PCCD hosts Inaugural Meeting of Indigent Defense Advisory Committee

Less than one week after Governor Josh Shapiro proposed $10 million for indigent defense to be funded through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) in his 2024-25 budget proposal, PCCD’s Indigent Defense Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting to begin developing statewide standards and a statewide funding system for indigent defense services, which provide legal representation for those who cannot afford it on their own.

Democrats and Republicans hold Black History Month celebrations with an eye on November's election

Black History Month, often a time to recognize the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history, was marked in the nation’s capital this week with a focus on present divides and the November election when Black turnout will be integral to the outcome.

Making it through the storm season

It's winter, which is the season for snow storms.

General enrollment period for Medicare Part B

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period.

High school seniors impacted by alzheimer's invited to apply for AFA's Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship Contest

High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can earn up to $5,000 for college through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Contest. Students can enter the contest by visiting www.alzfdn.org/scholarship.

Resources to help Save your Property

Losing a property can be devastating – especially if it is the family home. While not every situation is the same, many have similarities, and there are many options available to property owners to try to forestall a property from going to Sheriff Sale.

How to Avoid Foreclosure on your Property

A foreclosure is a legal process in which a mortgage lender or lienholder attempts to recover the balance of a loan or debt from someone who has stopped making payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan or on which a lien has been placed.

Lionsgate begins production on "Michael" the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic

Set for release on April 18, 2025, “Michael” is produced by GK Films’ Graham King, directed by Antoine Fuqua, and starring Jaafar Jackson-- Universal Pictures International (UPI) announces the eagerly awaited start of production on Michael--the Michael Jackson biopic, which will begin Principal Photography on January 22, 2024.

41st annual MLK Awards & Benefit Highlights

The 41st annual Awards & Benefit Luncheon, hosted by the Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Association for Nonviolence, Inc., took place last week at the Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia Hotel.

Hate Speech has no place on college campuses or anywhere else

“Addressing hate speech does not mean limiting or prohibiting freedom of speech. It means keeping hate speech from escalating into something more dangerous, particularly incitement to discrimination, hostility, and violence, which is prohibited under international law.” -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

The Mental Torture and Deterioration Syndrome (MTDS)

Tomorrow morning, millions of hardworking Black people will wake up and rise to face and deal with another day to go to work.

The Color Purple: An amazing night for our seniors

My Scoop Usa Family, Praises be, much love and respect to everyone this bright and promising New Year!

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue, and fever — and this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard.

MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn

Communities across the nation celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday with acts of service, prayer services, and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events took on an overtly political turn.

Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity has new administration

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity held an Investiture Service for its new president and cabinet.

It's a "Living In A Storm" Day

A few days ago, we talked about accepting the storms in our lives because there will be storms. So today, I want to talk about living through the storms of life.

Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March

Congress sent President Joe Biden a shortterm spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

Governor's Advisory Commissions, DOH Acting Secretary and Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus host a discussion about Black Maternal Health

Yesterday, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs joined Representative Gina H. Curry, Acting Secretary of Health Dr.

Where the Civil War never seems to end - our presidential campaigns

I wrote before about Nikki Haley and her gaffe in December about the causes of the Civil War. But the subject still strikes a chord with me.

Black Public Media to receive $25,000 Nea Grant

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has named Black Public Media (BPM) as the recipient of a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) award to bring public media and immersive content to an array of U.S. venues that serve diverse audiences.

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?

When Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said recently that he was \"proud\" to have a hand in overturning the abortion protections enshrined in Roe v.

Jesse Jackson: Trump weakening the democracy that makes America strong

Have Republicans turned into Donald Trump’s party?

Violence and threats of violence have become inherent to Trumpian politics

I apologize for the length of this column, but the subject warrants it. Donald Trump has galvanized an army of vigilantes who are casting a fearsome shadow over the 2024 election. Please spread the word.

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus recognizes Maternal Health Awareness Day

The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus recognized the fourth annual observance of Maternal Health Awareness Day through H.R. 278, sponsored by the caucus’ co-chairs Reps. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware; and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny.

Evans leads bipartisan effort to keep 5,000 IRS Employees in West Philadelphia

Dwight Evans (PA3) is leading a bipartisan effort to keep about 5,000 IRS employees at the IRS Headquarters Service Center in West Philadelphia, next to a major regional transportation hub.