Scoop USA Newspaper
Why should we give God thanks
Over four centuries, or four hundred and three years ago, a little band of men and women joined their hands and hearts in America's first Thanksgiving.
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Everyday volunteers provided stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
It started with a late October meeting between a lifestyle entrepreneur, a marketing professional, a restaurant owner, and a social worker at a brewery in the Florida panhandle.
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Applications now available for One Philly Federal Furloughed Renter Relief Program Rental assistance for Philly residents
The City of Philadelphia, along with the Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), has announced the launch of the One Philly Federal Furloughed Renter Relief Program.
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Chester Mayor and opponents of LNG testify at state hearing in Chester
Testifying before the Pennsylvania House Environmental and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, joined by numerous environmentalists, spoke out against the yearlong plan by Penn LNG to build a liquefied natural gas facility in the City of Chester, Eddystone Borough, or Marcus Hook.
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SELF Inc. honors Sheryl Lee Ralph, Rep. Joanna E. McClinton and More at 'SELF in the City Gala'
\"This year's gala was more than a celebration; it was a call to action,\" said SELF Inc. CEO Dr. Shirlana Dash.
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ScoopUSA Digital, Vol. 6, No. 41
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10 things Democrats should pledge to do about economy when they're back in power
Trump claimed last week on social media that \"Our economy is BOOMING, and Costs are coming way down,\" and that \"grocery prices are way down.
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PHA opens first supportive housing for youth exiting foster care or experiencing housing insecurities
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) celebrated the opening of a newly constructed community at 2112 Ridge Avenue.
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Sheriff Rochelle Bilal clarifies Philadelphia Sheriff's Office Policy on ICE presence at courthouses
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 14, 2025 - Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal released a video statement addressing public concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity around city courthouses.
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Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department
The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department.
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City Council Report
Philadelphia City Council, to November 13, 2025
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A Journey through love, lust, and starting all over again
Love, Lust and Starting Again
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As Black women face unemployment challenges, a roundtable of policymakers searches for solutions
In a packed room at a library in downtown Boston, Rep. Ayanna Pressley posed a blunt question: Why are Black women, who have some of the highest labor force participation rates in the country, now seeing their unemployment rise faster than most other groups?
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Project 2030: The Agenda for Black America Debuts #1 on Amazon
A movement has been born.
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Philadelphia ranked third in nation for Public Health-Centered Violence Prevention approaches in 2024
The City of Philadelphia proudly announced the results of the 2024 Community Justice Violence Prevention Index (VPI) Report, in which it ranked third among 100 U.S. cities with the highest incidents of gun violence.
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The State of Black Pennsylvania
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Chester Mayor Stefan Roots and Beaver Falls Mayor Dr. Kenya Johns hosted the first of what promises to be many gatherings of Black mayors across the state of Pennsylvania.
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Between the World and Me
It seems that the world around us is becoming increasingly more violent as time goes on, and even more disturbing are the volatile day-to-day interactions of people with one another.
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City Council Report
Leave of Absence Requested for Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board hosts Annual Alcohol Education Conference
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently held its annual alcohol education conference, gathering around 150 professionals, counselors, law enforcement officers, business leaders, community advocates, and educators dedicated to reducing underage drinking and promoting responsible consumption among legal-age adults.
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James Anderson DePriest
Born in Philadelphia in 1936, DePreist studied composition under Vincent Persichetti at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music before earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Crown Act- A Black Hair Law has been made in PA
Our civics lesson for today is about the Pennsylvania Crown Act and why it has been passed into law.
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2026 PA Farm Show Asks Pennsylvanians, 'Oh, Say, Can You Sing?'
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has invited Pennsylvania singers to participate in “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” an annual sing-off that offers the chance to perform the national anthem live at the 2026 PA Farm Show the Pennsylvania State Fair™.
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City of Philadelphia releases Vision Zero Action Plan 2030
The City of Philadelphia, through the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) and Vision Zero Philadelphia, released the Vision Zero Action Plan 2030.
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City of Chester Public Works Department Scores Again
Mayor Stefan Roots campaigned on his promise to fix Chester City Hall so that citizens receive top-tier services on par with those of other boroughs and municipalities throughout Delaware County.
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Cinderella comes to life with original tunes
The Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, 26 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, will have audiences dive into the enchanting world of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale reimagined as a dazzling Broadway spectacle.
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City Council Report
Leave of Absence - Requested for Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr., and Councilmember Brian O’Neill.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health alerts families to recall of ByHeart infant formula due to Botulism investigation
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is informing residents that there are currently 13 cases of infant botulism associated with ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula across 10 states.
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Not Thanksgiving, just plain old neighbors serving neighbors
Things have not been easy for American households over the past eleven months, and each day they show signs of worsening.
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE GET GOING ON SAVING
WHEN longtime personal finance journalist Jonathan Clements—creator of the popular Wall Street Journal column “Getting Going”—received a terminal cancer diagnosis at age 61, his friends asked how they could honor him. Perhaps a journalism award in his name?
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January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
GET A HANDLE ON THE SOARING COST OF OWNING A CAR
Car ownership has gotten a lot more expensive. From January 2020 to August 2025, ownership costs surged by 41%, according to an index from Navy Federal Credit Union. That compares with a 25% climb in overall consumer prices over the same period, based on the consumer price index.
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January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
2026 MONEY CALENDAR
These key dates and tips will help you make the most of your money in the new year.
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