True West
What HISTORY HAS TAUGHT ME
For my money the best Western movie is The Searchers. John Ford's masterpiece perfected nearly everything the genre had been to that point and shaped nearly everything that came after. That is true greatness.
2 min |
January - February 2026
True West
A YEAR OF WESTERNS ON HOLD
The year 2025 was a placeholder for Westerns. The most anticipated Western of the year, Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga, Chapter 2, has yet to arrive.
5 min |
January - February 2026
Scoop USA Newspaper
Chester Township hosts Fourth Annual Holiday Luncheon
Every year, the residents of the Township look forward to the celebration that the Councilmembers host solely for their pleasure, and they were not disappointed.
1 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
Germantown Walk for Mumia ends 12 days and 108 miles later
Supporters and activists undertook the daunting task of walking 108 miles over 12 days to demand the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
"Bells Across PA" public art installations to be placed throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods in 2026
As we approach the end of 2025 and the beginning of our 2026 celebrations, the city of Philadelphia announced the first of many featured 2026 initiatives.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
A Season of Joy: Living Springs Senior Holiday Festival celebrates seven years of love, community, and the true meaning of Christmas
There are moments in life that remind us of the true beauty of community—moments when hearts beat in rhythm, when laughter becomes a healing sound, and when love fills a room so completely that you can literally feel it resting on your shoulders like a warm blanket.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
More than just a house – Perfect Place Real Estate hosts client appreciation dinner
In many real estate transactions, once the deal is made, the papers signed, and the client receives their keys, they are shown the door.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
New York magazine
Solo Act
In Pluribus, Rhea Seehorn plays the loneliest woman in the world, a role that creator Vince Gilligan wrote just for her.
7 min |
December 15-28, 2025
New York magazine
Kumail Nanjiani Strikes Back
The stand-up manages to come across as relatable—even after years in Hollywood
5 min |
December 15-28, 2025
New York magazine
Will You Come and Get Me?'
The provocative festival hit The Voice of Hind Rajab reenacts the 5-year-old girl's call to emergency dispatchers in Gaza just before she was killed.
10+ min |
December 15-28, 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
Franklin Mills: Leaves memories behind
Did you hear that Franklin Mall, the large outlet mall in Northeast Philadelphia, has indeed been put up for sale by its current owners?
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
Holiday Nostalgia
Nostalgia. If there was ever a word I could most closely associate with my favorite parts of the holiday season, it's nostalgia.Of course, being a Millennial who grew up in Philadelphia, nothing sparks more nostalgia for me than the Christmas Light show at John Wanamaker's department store.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
A new era in Chester: Commissioner Katrina Blackwell shatters the glass ceiling
A Black woman now leads the Police Department of the only city in Delaware County.
2 min |
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Scoop USA Newspaper
"Aunt" Eliza Carpenter
Eliza Carpenter, affectionately known as “Aunt Eliza,” was a remarkable figure in the history of American horse racing.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
Scoop USA Newspaper
Step Out in Faith
LORD, GIVE US THE FAITH TO STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE AND MAKE THE CHANGES WE WANT IN OUR LIVES AND SEEK THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS. Amen.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
New York magazine
88 MINUTES WITH...Michelle Eisen
The barista who helped organize the first Starbucks union didn't expect to be fighting the company four years later.
5 min |
December 15-28, 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
More on what to expect in 2026 Elections
Here's what we know about the 2026 elections. In Pennsylvania, the Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19, and the General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 65 - Number 52
New York magazine
Neighborhood News: Next Stop, Chanel
The fashion house took over a Bowery subway station.
1 min |
December 15-28, 2025
New York magazine
The Revenants
Marjorie Prime is a thoughtful, well-wrought play that's cool to the touch
4 min |
December 15-28, 2025
Drive!
PEARL
A '67 Chevelle SS That Keeps Its Cool
2 min |
February 2026
True West
It's True that True is a True Westerner
True that and all crazy true.
1 min |
January - February 2026
True West
NO ONE IS EVER A STRANGER FOR LONG
The History of Dude Ranching and the First 100 Years of the Dude Ranchers' Association
3 min |
January - February 2026
True West
THE SEARCHERS
THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND
9 min |
January - February 2026
True West
Lost Spanish Mines of the Burro Mountains
My favorite hobby, keenly shared by my wife Joan, was prospecting the hills and valleys of East Texas.
10+ min |
January - February 2026
True West
SADDLE UP!
True West's editors' top picks for 2026 inspire travelers to experience firsthand the culture and heritage of the American West.
1 min |
January - February 2026
True West
FIREARMS DANIEL BOONE AND OL' TICK LICKER
While Daniel Boone is most famous for the opening of Kentucky for settlement, his exploits extend West of the Mississippi River as well. In 1799 he took his family and other settlers into Spanish territory in what is now Missouri. Even though this land was claimed by Spain, it was populated by people from the 13 Colonies.
2 min |
January - February 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trumpeter moves to the top of the Dodgers' playlist
[Plaschke, from D1]
3 min |
December 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
ART SHOWS THAT BEGUILED
HERE WAS no shortage of engrossing art with which to engage in Southern California museums during the past year, although the considerable majority of it had been made only within the past 50 years or so.
4 min |
December 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Scott documentary reflects on sportscaster’s legacy
Before Stuart Scott, the exclamation “boo-yah” was used to express joy.
6 min |
December 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ventura’s effort comes up short in state bowl
Despite a late surge led by quarterback Garcia, Cougars lose Division 3-AA game.
2 min |