Los Angeles Times
Insights into chimps — and humans
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing naturalist whose intimate observations of chimpanzees in the African wild produced powerful insights that transformed basic conceptions of humankind, has died. She was 91.
9 min |
October 02, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Wannabe gangsters' convicted
Two men admitted to killing two young women in 2015. The murder case then faced years of obstacles.
6 min |
October 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Screening saves lives: the reality about prostate cancer and Black men
According to the American Cancer Society Black men have an estimated 70% to 110% higher incidence and mortality rate for prostate cancer than white men overall in the U.S.
3 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Harlem represents! Images from the 56th Annual African American Day Parade
Thousands of revelers gathered in Harlem on Sept. 21 for the Annual African American Day Parade (AADP), now in its 56th year.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Legendary singer Lionel Richie to launch book tour in NYC with Q&A at Town Hall Sept. 29
Grammy Award-winning singer Lionel Richie will debut his memoir, “Truly,” with a Q&A at the Town Hall in Manhattan, launching a book tour that includes stops in Austin, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Marlon Wayans in 'Him' — A brutal look at football, power, and the cost of sacrifice
It did not take long for Marlon Wayans to respond to the backlash directed at him and his latest film, “Him,” which is currently sitting at a meager 28% on Rotten Tomatoes.
3 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Wyclef Jean connects audiences, styles at Blue Note Jazz Club
\"Blue Note will never be the same,\" said rapper, producer, and songwriter Wyclef Jean, repeatedly, to a sold-out crowd at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Manhattan, kicking off a weekend residency at the famed venue on September 11—and he was right.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Ex-Knick Charlie Ward continues new(ish) coaching trend at HBCU
(Part 1 of a two-part story)
2 min |
September 25, 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
Namibia and Philadelphia explore Sister Partnership during historic visit
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to be elected President of Namibia, was honored at City Hall with a citation from Mayor Cherelle Parker, the first woman to be elected Mayor of Philadelphia. During this historic visit, both leaders emphasized the potential for closer ties between Namibia and Philadelphia.
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New York Amsterdam News
Sheila E. talks latest album, building community ahead of Bronx performance at Lehman Center Sept. 27
Percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader Sheila E. will bring funk, salsa, jazz and R&B to the stage at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts in the Bronx on September 27.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Democratic Republic of Congo president says he is open for partnership with U.S.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has stated that he would like to see a partnership between his country and the United States, while also addressing the country's longstanding issues during a recent visit to New York.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
The Food Trust, Congressman Dwight Evans, and local parents highlight impact of SNAP-Ed Program Cuts
Earlier this week, Congressman Dwight Evans, representatives from the School District of Philadelphia, and leaders from The Food Trust gathered with local parents and caregivers to discuss the recent defunding of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and its potential impact on the health of Pennsylvania residents.
2 min |
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Scoop USA Newspaper
The Conflict Entrepreneurs behind our broken politics
I have long become accustomed to what I call the “BTMF” reflex whenever a great, newsmaking calamity or outrage happens.
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Scoop USA Newspaper
Moneta Sleet, Jr.
Moneta Sleet Jr. was born on February 14, 1926, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He received his first box camera as a child and later joined a camera club in high school. He attended Kentucky State College, where he collaborated with the dean to nurture his interest in photography by documenting on-campus events and capturing images of students.
2 min |
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New York Amsterdam News
Karen Attiah, Washington Post's last Black full-time opinion columnist, stands ten toes down after firing
Karen Attiah, a Washington Post opinion writer, who was fired after 11 years at the newspaper, publicly pushed back against her termination and said that she would not be silenced.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Kamala Harris says she ‘had a certain responsibility' to argue against Biden running again
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday evening that she regrets not expressing her concerns about then-President Joe Biden running for a second term when a majority of Americans felt he was too old for the job.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Knicks and Nets begin 2025 NBA journey on disparate paths
The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets held their respective annual media days on Tuesday at their training facilities before the official start of training camps yesterday.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
City of Philadelphia launches combined application for real estate tax assistance programs
The City of Philadelphia has launched a bilingual application for Real Estate Tax assistance programs.
2 min |
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Scoop USA Newspaper
Philly Bike Ride returns as the ultimate “cruise at your own pace” 20-mile car-free ride
Philadelphia's Only Car-Free Social Ride Returns with Iconic Views, a Finish Festival, and Fun for All Ages
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Scoop USA Newspaper
When Housing Rights Fall, Equality Slips Away
The Trump Administration’s latest assault on fair housing protections is more than a technical rollback. It is a deliberate step backward in the long fight for racial equity and opportunity. By stripping resources from HUD’s fair housing division, slowing investigations, and easing the burden on cities and landlords, this administration is sending a clear signal: the federal government will no longer stand firmly on the side of justice in housing.
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Scoop USA Newspaper
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Lorraine Lavender-Sams
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Scoop USA Newspaper
Philadelphia Police Department launches targeted Auto Theft Campaign to combat new high-tech trend
The Philadelphia Police Department is excited to launch its targeted campaign, “Together, We Can Prevent Auto Theft,” aimed at protecting residents from the growing threat of vehicle theft, which is increasingly driven by advanced criminal techniques.
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Los Angeles Times
Rortvedt gets thrust into role as Dodgers’ catcher
[Dodgers, from B10]
3 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Harris offers few regrets about 2024 campaign
Trump beat Harris by more than 2.3 million votes — about 15% of the popular vote — but the Republican swept the electoral college vote, winning 312 to 226.
3 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Judge halts federal plan to cut states' disaster aid
[Funding, from B1]
2 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Angels say Washington is done as their manager
Recovering from heart surgery, he won't be back in 2026. Montgomery also out as interim, report says.
2 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Government faces shutdown as funding bill fails in Senate
With a government shutdown looming, Democrats and Republicans angrily blamed each other and refused to budge from their positions Tuesday, unable to find agreement or even negotiate as hundreds of thousands of federal workers stood to be furloughed or laid off.
4 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A Newsom critic and a rising Democratic star
Matt Mahan didn’t set out to be a scold and pain in Gavin Newsom’s backside.
5 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Will Gaza ‘eternal peace’ plan hold up?
Though some Arab nations have welcomed Trump's proposal, Hamas stays silent as details remain vague
5 min |
October 01, 2025
Los Angeles Times
New apartments taper off in L.A.
Demand is high, but building new rental units isn’t profitable, developers say.
4 min |