This law is a lifeline for pregnant workers even as an abortion dispute complicates its enforcement

Victoria Cornejo Barrera thought the legal helpline for workers sounded too good to be true and wondered if it was a scam.

Philadelphia pastor elected to lead historic Black church in New York City

New York's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has elected its new senior pastor, likely bringing an end to a national search to replace the late Rev. Calvin O.

Wise Timely Advice

Lord, Thank You for our Elders, who we respect and give us wisdom to make it through this maze we call life.

On Juneteenth, monument dedicated in Alabama to those who endured slavery

Thousands of surnames grace the towering monument, representing the more than 4 million enslaved people who were freed after the Civil War.

Why I'm scared about Thursday

I'm 78 today, and I'm terrified about what might come down Thursday evening when the oldest candidates ever to compete in a presidential race debate each other.

This young GI met Donald Sutherland in a bygone era. RIP to an original

News of Donald Sutherland's death at age 88 took me back to a day in 1971 when he was protesting the Vietnam War onstage with Jane Fonda, and I was one of about 1,000 off-duty soldiers in their audience.

House lawmakers, families and advocates renew call for anti-bullying legislation in Pa.

House lawmakers, families, and advocates renewed their call to pass legislation that addresses anti-bullying policies in Pennsylvania schools.

Attorney General Henry Releases 'teenTALK' Report, Highlighting Impacts of Gun Violence on Students

Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a 'teenTALK' report on the impacts of gun violence on teenagers, following her recent roundtable discussions with students at several districts across the Commonwealth.

$266 Million in 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Checks will go out to seniors and people with disabilities starting July 1

Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Revenue Pat visited the Browne Hoy/Latsha Senior Center in Dauphin County to announce that rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2023 as part of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program will start to be distributed on Monday, July 1, 2024, as required by law.

Remembering beloved Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr.

When my friend and mentor Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. passed away on June 9, 2024, at age 95, our nation and world lost a prophet of nonviolence and a peerless teacher and role model Who was the living embodiment of fierce love and nonviolent direct action organizing for effective social change.

Large dump site cleared in Camden neighborhood

In a voice of satisfaction, Mayor Carstarphen announced in his speech at 7th & Chestnut Street on June 18, 2024, that the last illegal dumpsites in Camden had been cleaned up.

10 ways to protect your personal information

Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm.

Legacy Unveiled: Commemorating Black Heritage in Haddonfield

Miss Ross Convenience Store, Douglass Avenue Public School #4 for Coloreds, Pray House, 164 Ellis Street, Mount Olivet Baptist Church & Parsonage, and Greater Mount Pisgah Church.

On Earth, as it is in Heaven

Lord, Help Us By Your Grace To Feed One Another Like You Feed Us. Amen.

Chester Mayor host Safe Summer Summit

I think everyone is aware that the City of Chester has put in place a Minor’s Curfew Ordinance, limiting the hours that unaccompanied youth can be outside.

Rev. James Lawson, an Unsung Hero of the Civil Rights Movement

“Through non-violence, courage displaces fear; love transforms hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair.

City Kicks off the start of summer meals programming at Heitzman Recreation Center

The City of Philadelphia's Office of Children and Families, Parks & Recreation, and American Dairy Association North East kicked off another Philly Summer Meals program season for children and teens at Heitzman Recreation Center.

Through the window of Bill's Barbershop

“You can be educated in soul, vision, feelings as well as the mind. God creates every man with it, knowingly or unknowingly to him who possesses it, develop yours, and you become as great and full of knowledge as the other men without even entering a classroom.”

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs three additional Public Safety Bills into Law

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed into law three bills that will protect the public from the dangers of rate-of-fire acceleration devices (guns), excessive speeding on major roadways, and evictions – furthering the Mayor’s vision for a Safer, Cleaner and Greener City, with Access to Economic Opportunity for All.

Black Doctors Row, A South Philly Treasure

Over the years, here and there, I’d hear stories about Christian Street in South Philadelphia, particularly from the 1500 block down to the 2000 block--it was said that a large number of prominent Blacks lived there from the 1900s on.

How we protect you from misleading Advertising and Communications

Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait.

A Vision for New Jersey

The Honorable. Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark, visited Rowan University on February 20, 2024, to discuss his plans for New Jersey and how he envisions helping his state.

Scoop Archives: Women of the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and early 1930s marked an unprecedented period of expression by Blacks in music, literature, art, politics, and economics. Never before had America seen such a rich, diverse explosion of Black culture. Centered in Harlem, the movement ushered in an era of self-discovery and individual expression that was national in origin and international in scope. The creative efforts of the artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance laid a powerful foundation that effectively altered the standards of artistic and literacy excellence.

State of Black America 2024 evaluates the Biden-Harris Commitment to Racial Equity

“We’re building an America where we recognize the inherent dignity of every single person and where every American has the chance to live a life of purpose and meaning. This is my vision for the future.” President Joe Biden, 2024 State of Black America

Philadelphia death row inmate was never in the photo lineup that helped convict him. Now, he's FREE.

Daniel Gwynn found himself on death row at 25 after Philadelphia prosecutors said in court that two witnesses had picked him out of a photo array in a fatal arson case.

Trust and Believe

Father, We Give You Praise And Thanksgiving For Watching Over Us!

The difference between leaders and thugs

Days before Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison, Tucker Carlson gushed over Vladimir Putin, saying, \"Leadership requires killing people.\"

UNCF honors Caroline Wanga, 11th Annual New Orleans UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball

UNCF continues to strive to change the HBCU narrative across the nation by equipping more historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their students with the resources necessary to transition into college, graduate, and ultimately establish careers that will build better futures for our society.

Outbreak of Bipartisanship in D.C.!: Evans welcomes growing support for VICTIM Act

Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is co-leading a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill that has picked up bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

Gods second greatest gift a message for Womens History Month

God's greatest gift to man was His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the second greatest gift he gave was woman. When God created man, He looked around and noticed that man would be lonely without a mate, especially when all the other inhabitants on earth had one.