Los Angeles Times
Tired of blight, residents want their councilman to make it right
Hold everything.
5 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
City officials seek answers in breach of LAPD records
In the aftermath of a recent data breach that saw hackers make off with a vast trove of confidential police records, Los Angeles leaders have sought an explanation from the city’s top lawyer, whose office was targeted.
5 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rethinking safety in time of tumult
Incident prompts concerns whether event policies fit the modern era
6 min |
April 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A shot of emo adds to the vibes
Cody Johnson and other top country artists mix with guests like Ashlee Simpson.
4 min |
April 27, 2026
Scoop USA Newspaper
Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted Tuesday on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
ATAC's latest updates on the President's House Status
At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, ATAC shared information about its ongoing Tell the Truth, Restore Our History campaign, the federal court litigation, and the status of the appeals process.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
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).
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
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?\"
5 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
"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.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
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.
2 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
Chain-Gang-All-Stars
The unfairness in the judicial system has never been in question, particularly not where Black and Brown Africans are concerned.
1 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
5 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 10
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.
1 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
Scoop USA Newspaper
David Harold Blackwell
David Harold Blackwell was born in 1919 in Centralia, Illinois, and demonstrated extraordinary academic talent from a young age.
3 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
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.
2 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 7, No. 11
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.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 17
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
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.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
I AM PHL 2026 Contest & Student Summit
Now in its fifth consecutive year running, the I AM PHL 2026 Contest & Student Summit, presented by PhillyGoes2College (powered by Philadelphia Education Fund) in partnership with Wawa Welcome America, celebrates student expression through music, visual art, and spoken word.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
PA Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates another successful Black Maternal Health Week at the Capitol
In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus hosted two days of events.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 19
Scoop USA Newspaper
Philadelphia Music Alliance reveals Inductees for 2026 Walk of Fame Gala at The Kimmel Center
Sun Ra Arkestra will be inducted into the 2026 Walk of Fame
1 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
Crozer, a new beginning or more of the same (part 1)
The deliberate and systematic destruction and eventual shuttering of Crozer Health Systems left communities throughout Delaware County without access to reliable health care, creating an enormous hole in the county's economy.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 18
Scoop USA Newspaper
A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced Tuesday that it had prevented an imminent shutdown after a nonprofit journalism operation agreed to buy the struggling newspaper.
2 min |