CRCQL Tackles Asthma Awareness

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL) held the annual \"Let us Breath\" Asthma Awareness event at the Access Center, 701 Booth Street in Chester-- aiming to educate Chester residents and surrounding communities about high asthma rate throughout the city.

Restoring Black America: Black Lives Matter's mission to invest in small black-owned businesses nationwide

Black entrepreneurs are the backbone of economic empowerment in America, yet they continue to face systemic barriers to financial support. D'Zhane Parker, Senior Director of Black Lives Matter, is on a mission to change that.

If it Walks Like a Tax and Quacks Like a Tax, We Call It A Tax

\"You can't really run a campaign where you're like: I want to cut taxes for rich people and raise them on the poor. So instead, it's all of this smoke-and-mirrors distraction about how foreigners are taking advantage of us...It's a story that if you don't know any economics and you haven't stopped to think about it, sounds appealing. And the more people who buy that story, the more he can do this fiscal switch and have an excuse for the tax cuts.\" - Kimberly Clausing

Things will Change

There are two very familiar songs I have loved most of, if not all, of my life. They both speak the truth about change. I'm sure you know them. The first is by Sam Cooke, entitled; \"A Change Is Gonna Come.\"

The Names of God

Lord, Help Me Always To Lean And Call On Your Name Because In Your Name, There Is Salvation, Joy, Healing, Deliverance, And Peace. Amen.

Consumers impacted by Apotex Settlement, check eligibility for refunds regarding inflated prescription drug prices

Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to check their eligibility for refunds for certain generic drug purchases as Pennsylvania joins a multistate coalition in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over a conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

Bellmon presents check to Philadelphia Protestant Home for transportation of residents

PHILADELPHIA, March 2025 State Rep. Anthony Bellmon, D-Phila., hosted a news conference at the Philadelphia Protestant Home where he presented a check worth $84,350.

Shanell: A Rising Inspirational Voice with a Message of Faith and Hope

In a world where music serves as both a refuge and a source of strength, emerging gospel artist Shanell is making waves with her latest single, Leave the 99. This powerful song, now gaining traction on various radio stations, is more than just a melodyit's a testament to faith, perseverance, and a deep-rooted calling to inspire others through music.

The Journey of Phil Stewart: A Life of Passion, Purpose, and Possibility

Some people are born with a single path in mind, while others discover their purpose through a winding journey of self-discovery. Phil Stewart is one of those rare individuals whose story is a testament to perseverance, reinvention, and the courage to chase dreams beyond expectations.

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates Black Midwifery Day

HARRISBURG, March 14, 2025 As part of their Brunch and Learn series of virtual meetings, the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrated recognition of the legacy of Black midwives on Black Midwifery Day.

The Honorable Cynthia Williams Fordham, A Woman First

Over the years that I’ve had the opportunity to write for the SCOOP Newspaper, I always look forward to the month of March, when we take some extra time to shine the spotlight on some special African American women who have been the “first” in certain areas of work or career.

City Council Report

State Representative Andre Carroll (D-201st Legislative District).

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McGraw Elementary students participate in hands-on cooking class with Vetri Cooking Lab

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Mastery Schools of Camden students at McGraw Elementary participated in a hands-on Vetri Cooking Lab session, where they learned cooking techniques, explored food culture, and built confidence in the kitchen.

George Foreman was the last man standing from boxing's heavyweight golden era

\"Athletes are artists whose artistry dies with their youth. For fighters, it tends to be worse, as the youth is literally beaten out of them.

WHAT WE KNEW WITHOUT KNOWING

Notes to John Gregory Dunne.

Camden Community Partnership receives grant from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey to boost health & fitness programs

Camden Community Partnership is excited to announce the receipt of a $75,000 grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

Philadelphia Youth Leadership Council's 2025 Youth Summit

The Philadelphia Youth Leadership Council (PYLC) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Youth Summit on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Cristo Rey Philadelphia School, drawing a tremendous turnout of young participants from across the city.

35 “Women on the Move” honored at annual luncheon

March is Women’s History Month, and the contributions of women in and around the City of Philadelphia are too numerous to count.

BANNED BOOKS

As Americans, regardless of socio-economic status, race, gender, employment or career status, place of birth, etc…certain rights are guaranteed to us under the Constitution.

Social Security's school employees and survivors benefits toolkits

We’ve released new resources to help you better understand Social Security benefits. We’ve designed easy-to-use toolkits to provide education about our programs for children and our benefits for families after the death of a loved one.

THE APOLOGUES

Each day, we experience another death, tragedy, or loss of life to violence, and we have no answers. Many people--good people--are working to help families and the community cope with the hurt and pain that comes with loss, particularly tragic loss.

5 ENERGIZING SNACK RECIPES TO BEAT 4PM Fatigue

4 PM fatigue is common due to a natural dip in the circadian rhythm, causing sluggishness between 2-5 PM.

TUNE IN TO Isometrics

Isometrics is an exercise that involves muscle contraction through pushing, pressing and pulling against an immovable object.

What is the Smithsonian, and why is President Trump unhappy with it?

President Donald Trump's executive order titled \"Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History\" targets the Smithsonian Institution — which has, he contends, \"come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology.\"

APPLE DONATES $4 MILLION AS TIM COOK VISITS DEEPSEEK'S HOMETOWN

Software giant Apple has committed $4 million to bolster app development training in China, aligning the pledge with a visit by CEO Tim Cook to Hangzhou, a bustling tech hub and birthplace of the AI startup DeepSeek.

OPENAI UNLEASHES AI IMAGE GENERATION INSIDE CHATGPT

In a bustling San Francisco lab, a team of engineers flips a switch, and a chatbot once known for spinning text begins painting pictures with the finesse of a digital artist. This week, OpenAl rolled out a bold upgrade, embedding its latest Al picture-making tool, GPT-4o, directly into ChatGPT, a move that turns casual chats into a canvas for crafting vivid visuals.

TRUMP SUGGESTS EASING CHINA TARIFFS TO CLINCH TIKTOK SALE

Software titan Alphabet faces a pivotal moment as U.S. President Donald Trump proposes softening trade levies on China to broker a deal for TikTok, the short-video app owned by Beijing-based ByteDance.

TRUMP UNVEILS 25 PERCENT TARIFFS ON NON-US MADE CARS

Software giant Alphabet braces for impact as U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a 25 percent levy on all vehicles not produced within American borders, a sweeping trade measure aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing.

Introduction to Flutter State Management

As Bob continues this article series on Mobile App development from an Embedded System's perspective, he tackles State and State Management in Flutter. As you will see, it is very different from what embedded engineers are used to when we think of state and that misunderstanding can cause no end of trouble if we don't understand it.