Tabla de contenidos para March 7, 2025 en ScoopUSA Digital

PHILADELPHIA (BPRW)—The Eastern Region of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will hold its 75th Annual Teen Conference in Philadelphia, PA, from March 20 through March 23 with the theme, “We Will Not Be Silenced." The Conference will attract more than 1,200 Jack and Jill Teens. Attendees will engage in leadership development activities, including educational, cultural, recreational, and philanthropic programs created for and by the Teens of the Eastern Region. Cornerstone events include a college fair, oratorical competition, a talent showcase, an awards and achievement recognition ceremony, and a hands-on community service project that will benefit local organizations such as HopePHL and The Bethesda Project. There are also several educational opportunities aimed at introducing Teens to leadership and personal development. Attending Teens will learn about Brand Management/Marketing, Media/Journalism, Law, Sports…

PHILADELPHIA, February 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/-- The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding Skinner v. United of Omaha Life Ins. Co. pending in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska No. D01CI2400006396. What is this about? A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit ("Lawsuit") about a data incident that occurred between April 21 and April 23, 2024, which potentially exposed personally identifiable information ("PII") of current or former employees of an employer that received a quote or group insurance from United of Omaha Life Insurance Company ("Omaha") (the "Data Incident"). The Lawsuit alleges that Omaha was responsible for the Data Incident because it did not take appropriate care to protect PII it collected. Omaha denies the claims and denies any wrongdoing. Omaha has not…

CHESTER, March 4, 2025 -- The state House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee held a public hearing at Widener University on legislation (H.B. 109) that would regulate the issuance of permits by the PA Department of Environmental Protection in environmental justice areas, according to committee Chairman Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Delaware, who hosted the hearing and is the prime sponsor, along with Reps. Chris Rabb and Malcolm Kenyatta--both D-Phila., of the legislation. The state Department of Environmental Protection already has the ability to set environmental justice areas in historically burdened communities across Pennsylvania; however, the issuance of permits for development in those areas has been largely unregulated. House Bill 109 would require the applicant to submit a cumulative environmental impact report, in addition to DEP holding a more robust public…

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —Did you use your Visa or Mastercard debit card OR Visa, Mastercard, or Discover non-rewards credit card to make a purchase from 2015 to 2022? You could be part of a class action lawsuit against American Express Company and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. ("Amex"). A federal court has decided that this lawsuit should be a class action on behalf of several "classes," or groups of people, that could include you. The Court has not decided who is right. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. What is this case about? The lawsuit claims that Amex has rules or provisions in its merchant agreements that do not allow merchants who accept American Express cards for payment to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to keep up his campaign of "swift and unrelenting action" in reorienting the nation's economy, immigration, and foreign policy in an unyielding address before Congress that left Democratic legislators to register their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out "lies," and one legislator's ejection. Trump's prime-time speech Tuesday was the latest marker in his takeover of the nation's capital, where the Republican-led House and Senate have done little to restrain the president as he and his allies work to slash the size of the federal government and remake America's place in the world. The president's address, clocking in at a record 99 minutes, added up to a defiant sales pitch for the policies that Trump promised during his campaign and leaned into during…

PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2025 – Dunkin'® and its Greater Philadelphia-area franchisees announced the launch of its sixteenth annual Dunkin' Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program, which will award $100,000 in scholarships to local students. In collaboration with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ will award a $5,000 academic scholarship to 20 students throughout the Greater Philadelphia region to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school of their choice in Fall 2025. Dunkin’s Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program will be open to high school seniors and current part-time and full-time undergraduate students. Recipients will be selected based on their academic record, demonstrated leadership skills, and overall commitment to their school and local community. “On behalf of the Greater Philadelphia-area Dunkin’ franchisees, we’re incredibly proud to continue supporting local students through our 16th annual…

Amanda Gorman was born on March 7, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, to Joan Wicks. She and her twin sister Gabrielle were born prematurely. Gorman grew up with a speech impediment and was diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder in kindergarten. This meant she had trouble pronouncing the letter "r" until she was around 20. Gormon explained in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, "I was born early, along with my twin, and a lot of times, for infants, that can lead to learning delays." Gorman participated in speech therapy. She also found the Hamilton soundtrack to be a useful tool in pronouncing "r" sounds. "I would listen to the track of 'Aaron Burr, Sir,' and try to do it over and over and over again," she said. Gorman grew up…

FINANCIAL DISTRICT, CHICAGO (BPRW)– Founders of the Pullman Porters Museum and the organized labor community proudly announce the resounding success of the National A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Awards Gala held on February 22, 2025, in Chicago's Financial District. This year's gala was particularly special as it marked the museum's actual founding date of February 25, 1995, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, which will be celebrated on August 25, 2025. The tremendous affair was made possible through the generous support of title sponsor, Wintrust Bank, along with a host of other supporters. Among the celebrated honorees was Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D- NY), a prominent leader in civil rights and social justice, who shared his profound respect and gratitude during a recorded…

HARRISBURG, PA, March 5, 2025 – Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2025-01 to help fill critical vacancies in the Commonwealth workforce with experienced former federal employees who have specialized expertise in important fields like civil engineering, nursing, corrections, accounting, and more. The Governor’s Executive Order directs the Office of Administration to accept federal government experience as equivalent to Commonwealth work experience for civil service roles, ensuring former federal employees with valuable experience can more easily apply for essential vacant positions with the Commonwealth. The Executive Order focuses on adding workforce in already-funded job positions to serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently and effectively. As part of this Executive Order, the Shapiro Administration will also begin an aggressive effort to recruit federal employees into Pennsylvania’s workforce, launching a new website with key…

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 3, 2025 – With just two months remaining until the May 7 federal REAL ID enforcement deadline, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Philadelphia International Airport, American Automobile Association (AAA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are encouraging Pennsylvanians to prepare now to ensure they can fly domestically without disruptions. These efforts reflect the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to ensuring residents have the information and opportunities they need to comply with the federal deadline. Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but beginning May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card or another form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic, commercial flight and enter military bases and other federal…