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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
As I prepare the final Banned Books column of 2025, I’m saddened, grateful, and overwhelmed by the past twelve months, which will come to an end in a single day, and I look forward to what the new year brings.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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Happy Birthday, Jesus: A Celebration of Love, Joy, and Community
During the holiday season, when the air is filled with memories, melodies, and moments that bring us closer together, two faith communities united to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Denton Black Film Festival kicks off 2026 season with "Hope & Courage" programming release
The Denton Black Film Festival proudly announces its empowering 2026 program, anchored by the inspiring theme “Hope & Courage.”
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North Broad Renaissance reveals "A Broader Declaration" theme for 2026, linking to Global Summer Abroad
The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) proudly announced its visionary plan during its Annual State of North Broad, coinciding with Giving Tuesday.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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The most shameful day in American history
Five years ago, January 6th was the most shameful day in American history.
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Jesus is the Reason for the Season
The story is told of Julianne Holland, a 13-year-old eighth grader in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, who wanted to do her part for Jesus at Christmas.
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Support for PA Death Penalty at 'Five-Decade Low,' advocates say
A team of anti-death penalty advocates and legal experts summarized the year in capital punishment in Pennsylvania at a media briefing, emphasizing signs of decreased public support for the ultimate punishment.
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Venezuela Strike sparks questions about US war powers
Now this country has bombed Venezuela, and people around the world are asking questions.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 3
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Chester honors women and others for leadership roles
It may be a man's job, but when you want a job done correctly, give it to a woman.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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Chaplaincy: A history of Unsung Unwavering Service
\"True public safety requires a collaboration between law enforcement and the community.\"
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds
The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series of fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 47
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The year we must trust but verify
I was tempted to take the easy route in my last column of 2025 and reflect on politicians' lies.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 47
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Record-shattering diaper drive to support thousands of Delco families
Senator Tim Kearney's (D-Delaware) Fifth Annual Diaper Drive achieved an impressive milestone this year, collecting the largest amount of diapers ever.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 46
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You look great'
I was sitting in the waiting room of a doctor's office last week when someone I hadn't seen for many years came in.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 46
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"Second Chance" Success: Keystone ChalleNGe graduates largest class, teens gain life skills, career skills for brighter future
Seventy-five cadets from the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) graduated from the 22-week residential phase of the program, marking the largest graduating class in the program's history.
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Months ahead of schedule: Point State Park upgrades complete for NFL Draft, America250
The Shapiro Administration has successfully completed the first phase of major improvements to Point State Park, months ahead of schedule.
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McClinton awards Speaker's Meritorious Service Medal to two Delaware County police officers
Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, presented Cpl. Joseph O’Donnell of the Darby Police Department and Patrolman Matthew O’Donnell of the Yeadon Police Department with the Speaker’s Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony at the state Capitol.
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Waterfront Fireworks & Mummers: Philly Rings in 2026 with tradition!
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the driving force behind Philadelphia's spectacular Visit PA New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront and the city's cherished Mummers Parade, has proudly unveiled its ambitious plans to ring in the New Year, as the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2026.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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"Second Chance" Success: Keystone ChalleNGe graduates largest class, teens gain life skills, career skills for brighter future
Seventy-five cadets from the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) graduated from the 22-week residential phase of the program, marking the largest graduating class in the program’s history.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
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Praise & Worship
Dealing with Holiday Grief
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
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Free Library launches a new Black Genealogy Club at West Philadelphia Libraries
The Free Library of Philadelphia is launching a new club, The Legacy Lab, focused on Black Genealogy.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 48
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Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order
The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court mandates they describe as outdated.
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The State of Black Healthcare in 2026 (Part 1)
The American healthcare system has been in a downward spiral for decades and shows no signs of improvement in 2026.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 3
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Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ...and whatever '6-7' means
Dictionaries define things.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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What to do for a successful New Year
Last year was full of trials, tribulations, joys, and good times for just about all of us. Each of us has had happy moments we want to remember for years and sad moments we wish to forget.
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Health subsidies expire, leaving millions of Americans facing steep insurance hikes in 2026
Health subsidies expire leaving milion of Americans facing steep insurance hikes in 2026
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 3
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Wonderful events and programs to celebrate Dr. King in 2026
If you're trying to figure out how you will spend your Dr. King Holiday this year, guess what?
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 3
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Four Black women running for Governor in four states in 2026
Four Black women are running for Governor in 2026.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
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"2025" End of the Year Review
As one year comes to an end and a New Year begins, it is my tradition to give my readers a recap of the year in review.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 3
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2025 Year End Review
The City of Philadelphia implemented two-day-a-week trash collection in Center City and South Philadelphia in 2025.
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