Scoop USA Newspaper
Fortune 500 Milestones Reveal The Big Lie Behind Equity & Inclusion Backlash
\"Our findings suggest that Black leaders are required to meet a higher bar for advancement and point to the need to level the playing field for advancing up the organizational hierarchy.\" - researchers Seung-Hwan Jeong, Ann Mooney, Yangyang Zhang, and Timothy J. Quigley
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
Chester's Hometown Heroes
Delaware County has always been a proud part of our Commonwealth, populated by men and women who are hard-working, loyal, dedicated, and willing to step up when needed.
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
PA Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates PA MOMNIBUS 2.0
The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus on Monday held their PA MOMNIBUS 2025 Day at the state Capitol. The events of the day were held to observe the progress of the group in the previous legislative session and highlight the new PA MOMNIBUS 2.0 legislative package for the 2025-26 session.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 19
PEN WORLD
The Surrender Pens of World War II: Lüneburg Heath and Rheims
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This multipart series explores the surrender ceremonies, participants, and pens that were used to sign the surrender documents.
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June 2025
PEN WORLD
Inspired by: Jan Zander Design Studio
Jan Zander studies the world around him and transforms it into writing instruments of unsurpassed beauty and quality.
6 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
The Journal of Your Dreams
Jenni Bick Custom Journals is more than a stationery store. It's the place to design your bespoke writing experience.
5 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
It's a (Found) Family Affair
The Texas-based artisan pen brand Hinze Pen Co. began with one man, Jim Hinze. Ten years on, he has found the team he needs to realize his ultimate vision: a legacy.
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June 2025
PEN WORLD
Elbwood and The Nine
Frank Pressentin crafts writing instruments in precious materials, and the philosophy behind the design is a manifesto for makers.
5 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
Remembering Pen Legends
Our community recently lost three stalwarts: a Sheaffer maven, an Italian pen expert, and a masterful vintage pen restorer.
4 min |
June 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
It is one of the largest repositories of Black history in the country — and its most devoted supporters say not enough people know about it.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 19
PEN WORLD
S.T. Dupont Strikes a Chord
From a new product line with Fender Guitars to redesigns of its classics, S.T. Dupont CEO Alain Crevet has overseen a golden age of writing instruments during his nearly 20 years heading up the French maison.
10 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
Write Your Own Penventure
The David Oscarson Black Water Snake Collection from 2013 is considered a classic.
8 min |
June 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
Honoring Juneteenth
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the bill that had been passed by unanimous consent in the Senate and 415-14 in the House to establish Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a federal holiday.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
Black History Corner
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987. He was named after singer Eddie Kendricks of the R&B/Soul group The Temptations. His father, Kenneth “Kenny” Duckworth, was a manual laborer, and his mother, Paula Oliver, was a hairdresser.
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
West Philadelphia Urban Farm celebrates 20 years
Members of Mill Creek Urban Farm in West Philadelphia celebrated 20 years of serving the community during its Community Day event held on the 4900 Block of Brown Street in the Mill Creek Section of Philadelphia.
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
Philadelphia legend David Thompson remembered
Do you remember Philadelphia International Records (PIR) based funk band People's Choice, that came out with the hit single, “Do It Anyway You Wanna Do It,” which was a Philly Classic?
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
100,000 rides and counting: Camden Loop's impact continues to grow in just two years
As it marks its second anniversary this month, the Camden Loop, an innovative, on-demand public transit service, continues to prove its value to the community, with more than 100,000 rides completed since its launch.
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
Share Food Program opens new warehouse in Delaware County
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, local officials, community leaders, supporters, and partner organizations, Share Food Program (Share), the region's leading hunger-relief organization, and its partners officially opened a new 9,000-square-foot food distribution warehouse in Delaware County.
2 min |
ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
PEN WORLD
The Wicked Good Pen Show Turns 10
New England's largest pen show will celebrate its 10th anniversary at a very special new venue.
2 min |
June 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
It's a Juneteenth Day
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
5 min |
ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
When the president's peacemaking efforts invite more chaos
While the nation braced to see what would happen next in Los Angeles, on Thursday, a surprising message appeared on President Trump's Truth Social account.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 19
PEN WORLD
How Did That Name Get on My Pen?
The art and science of pen personalization through the years.
4 min |
June 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
"No Kings" demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came
Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks, and plazas across the United States on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights.
7 min |
ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis calls on state senate to deliver Pennsylvania's Mass Transit Systems for Pennsylvania's economy
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins representatives from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), as well as leaders from local employers, at SEPTAs Croydon Station to highlight the importance of investing in mass transit to create jobs, connect communities and grow Pennsylvanias economy... The Lieutenant Governor then boards a Trenton Line Regional Rail train to travel to Suburban Station in downtown Philadelphia... The Shapiro-Davis 2025-26 budget proposal calls for significant investment in mass transit and road and bridge infrastructure all across the Commonwealth ensuring Pennsylvanians can get where they need to go.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
City Council Report
Philadelphia City Council, June 12, 2025 This final meeting before the Council's summer hiatus was all about Mayor Cherelle Parker's $6.8 billion dollar Budget. City Council easily passed Parker's ambitious Budget despite protests from constituents who held up signs that displayed their disapproval, while others were being more boisterous with their criticism. Councilmember Kendra Brooks voted nay on all the budget-related bills.
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ScoopUSA, Volume 65 - Number 26
PEN WORLD
Kanilea Papakōlea: Written in Green Sand
The newest writing instrument inspired by Hawaii's flora and fauna takes as its inspiration one of only four green sand beaches in the world.
4 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
A Healthy Pen Addiction
Through his Pen Addict blog channels, Brad Dowdy is an influencer extraordinaire, and this summer promises a slew of exclusive Pen Addict product partnerships.
4 min |
June 2025
Entrepreneur US
Top 10 Trends in Small Business Sales
What's the best way to drive sales today? Our experts give you the plan.
9 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
The Rule of One
When you try to do too much, you reach nobody. This strategy helps you focus and boost sales. Here's how it helped one entrepreneur go from $0 to $4,985 in a month.
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