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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.

Hands Across Philadelphia: A Historic Black History Month Lesson with Frederick Douglass Descendants

In the heart of Philadelphia, a remarkable event unfolded at the School of the Future as Hands Across Philadelphia and Teachersand.com sponsored a special initiative in collaboration with the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

The Path to Authentic Living

\"Follow your heart\" is a timeless piece of advice that speaks to the inner compass within each of us, guiding us toward a life of authenticity and fulfillment.

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.

When the Black Community gets Un-Plugged Emergency Preparedness (Pt 3)

Recently, there were major cellular outages in our area that affected AT&T, Verizon, and TMobile customers across the country.

Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday memorial as marchers' voices ring out for voting rights

SELMA, ALA. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told thousands gathered for the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attacks on civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, that fundamental freedoms--including the right to vote, are under attack in America even today.

FAFSA Completion Workshop helps Pennsylvania Students and families apply for postsecondary financial aid

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) joined the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), local postsecondary students and families, and legislators to host a FAFSA® completion workshop, highlighting the importance of applying for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first and most critical step in applying for financial assistance for the 2024-25 academic year.

Drusilla Dunjee Houston

As we observe Black History Month, we must be honest, candid and frank with ourselves and admit we have much work to do to encourage our people to “Know Thyself.”

Chatbots' inaccurate, misleading responses about U.S. elections threaten to keep voters from polls

With presidential primaries underway across the U.S., popular chatbots are generating false and misleading information that threatens to disenfranchise voters, according to a report published Tuesday based on the findings of artificial intelligence experts and a bipartisan group of election officials.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins gun safety advocates, family members of gun violence victims to call for investment in state office of gun violence prevention

Davis joined gun safety advocates and family members of gun violence victims at the Capitol to call for an investment in the state Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which is a key part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget and plan to make Pennsylvania communities safer.