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"If it ain't one thing it's another"
The more I live, the more I realize that life is full of ups and downs, and we all have our issues and struggles.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
Do you feel a DRAFT in the air?
As everyone who pays attention to the news knows, President Donald Trump was ready with gusto to jump into the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
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Chain-Gang-All-Stars
The unfairness in the judicial system has never been in question, particularly not where Black and Brown Africans are concerned.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
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It's a Clean Thing
Saturday, April 11, 2026, was the annual Citywide Spring Cleanup Day in our city, and in North Philadelphia, participation was in full swing.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
A Pennsylvania court on Monday said that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion while striking down a decades-long law banning the use of state Medicaid funds to cover abortion costs.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
Our Mission and Values
Scoop is a for-profit Community Media Company that prides itself on its dedication to Community.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
Wills Eye Hospital offers free Diabetic Eye Screenings
Wills Eye Hospital invites the Greater Philadelphia community to attend its fifth annual Wills Eye on Diabetes Day event, offering free eye screenings for those with diabetes on Saturday, April 25.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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A Congressman's job, no easy task in Trump era
With a Primary Election right around the corner (coming up Tuesday, May 19), I figured what better time than now to talk about being a Congressman, the role and responsibilities of a Congressman, and the kinds of issues and pressures that are on the table.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
Things are getting wackier every day
It seems things are getting crazier and wackier by the day.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
White House College Sports “Reforms” would simply codify inequity
\"They're not serious about the exploitation of college athletes, protecting their health, safety and ability to share in the enormous profits that's being created because of their sweat and labor...There's no industry or activity in America where this much wealth is created and the people that actually create the wealth are not seeing the kind of benefits or protections they deserve.\" -- U.S. Senator Cory Booker College sports can open opportunities for student-athletes.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
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From caregivers to every worker: Shapiro pushes for fair wages
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh advocated for continued investments in Pennsylvania's workforce alongside SEIU Healthcare direct care workers (DCWs).
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
The racial reckoning that followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020 carried hopes of new support for disproportionately underfunded, Black-led nonprofits.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
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David Harold Blackwell
David Harold Blackwell was born in 1919 in Centralia, Illinois, and demonstrated extraordinary academic talent from a young age.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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From Vacant to Vibrant: City of Philadelphia celebrates Earth Week by launching new lotscapes initiative
To mark Earth Week, Philadelphia launched the “Lotscapes” pilot program, aimed at transforming vacant lots into community assets.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
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We Remember "Mom" Crippen
Mom Crippen was known as the \"Mother\" of North Philadelphia. Her office, which doubled as a store on Girard Avenue, served as the headquarters for her community service.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player, coach, and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
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Jokia Williams: The gospel voice ushering in a Season of Joy and Inspiration
In a world where music often speaks louder than words, some artists emerge not just as entertainers but as vessels of hope, inspiration, and transformation.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
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Trump, the pope and the gospel of 'Pulp Fiction'
It is hardly surprising that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's explicitly Christian monthly worship services in the Pentagon have raised alarm in some quarters about the separation of church and state.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
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Willi Donnell Smith
Willi Donnell Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1949 to Willie Lee Smith, an iron-worker, and June Eileen Smith, a homemaker, both of whom had a particular penchant for fashion.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
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Global Philadelphia celebrates International Day of Monuments and Sites, showcasing the City's 67 National Historic Landmarks
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 14, 2026 In celebration of International Day of Monuments and Sites (IDMS) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) invites the public to take part in a citywide celebration of Philadelphia's rich historical legacy—featuring free or discounted events and activities across the city on April 18.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
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Slowly but surely election day is creeping up on us
The way I see it, everyone who is 18 or older should know by now that Primary Election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 19.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
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PA State Rep. Morgan Cephas, one Class Act
As civics goes, one of the things I probably write about most often is politics.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and the Capital Program Office celebrate the reopening of Thomas Paine Plaza
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the Capital Program Office, City and State Officials, SkatePhilly, and Philadelphians celebrated the reopening of Thomas Paine Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
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The 10 most important ways to resist now (revised, updated, expanded)
In light of Trump's increasingly cruel and bonkers behavior toward Iran, toward the pope, his posts, his bottomless vengeance, his continuing ICE raids, his continuing use of the Justice Department to target his enemies, his shameless corruption - many of you want to know: \"What can I do now?\"
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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Brother Marcus celebrates 300+ Episodes of "The Elements of Inspiration" — a voice uplifting Philadelphia and beyond
In a city built on grit, determination, and an unbreakable spirit, inspiration is not just appreciated—it is necessary.It fuels communities, strengthens individuals, and reminds people that no matter the circumstances, there is always a reason to keep going.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
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A Wake for American Democracy
The decision matrix for determining whether Black Americans should, would, or even could observe America's semiquincentennial is a complex process.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
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"Black Maternal Health Week: Workshops, Advocacy, and Community with Councilmember Gilmore Richardson"
Philadelphia City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At-Large) will host a series of events as part of Black Maternal Health Week, which takes place April 11 — April 17, 2026.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
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Philly Sheriff's 4th Annual Resource Fair offers support for autism and neurodiverse community
Law enforcement began shifting toward autism neurodiversity in the early 2000's, with a significant surge in formal and proactive initiatives occurring between 2015 and 2020.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
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Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA is asking the city to help fund them in 2027 Budget
I was on my way to the Philadelphia City Council last Thursday to be recognized for my years in broadcast and print media.
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