Table of contents for August 22, 2025 in ScoopUSA Digital

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HARRISBURG, August 7, 2025 – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the first action under “Operation Robocall Roundup,” a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across Pennsylvania and nationwide. Attorney General Sunday joined 50 bipartisan Attorneys General in sending warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that they immediately stop illegal robocalls being routed through their networks. “Robocalls are not just an annoyance; many of them are illegal. Robocalls are often a tool used by scammers to take advantage of the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians,” Attorney General Sunday said. “Illegal robocalls will not be tolerated in the Commonwealth, and I am proud to stand with my colleagues to announce action that we expect will result in federal investigations, and, ultimately, fewer of these calls.” Consumers…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Producers Guild, in partnership with legendary producer Sherri Pennington and the Community Education Center, announces an iconic tribute concert celebrating the revolutionary legacy of Gil Scott-Heron, on Saturday, August 23, 7 pm, at the Community Education Center, 3700 Lancaster Avenue. Headlining the evening will be Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band, delivering what promises to be a powerful and authentic tribute to the godfather of conscious hip-hop. Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band Take Center Stage Renowned for their exceptional artistry and deep musical integrity, Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band have been specially selected to honor Gil Scott-Heron’s profound legacy. The ensemble brings a unique blend of musical sophistication and social consciousness that perfectly aligns with Scott-Heron’s revolutionary spirit. “This isn’t just…

PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/--Kroll Settlement Administration is issuing the following statement regarding a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit known as Butler v. Suffolk County, Case No. 11-cv-02602 (AYS) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. This Summary Notice is being published under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and an Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York to provide notice of the Settlement. Who Is Included In The Settlement? Absent any further action by you, you will be included in this Settlement (a "Settlement Class Member") (if it is approved by the Court) if you are or were incarcerated in the custody of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, housed in the…

When we think about our lives—the life we’re living right now, the life we once had, and the life we dream of—our emotions can range from hope to sadness, from gratitude to frustration. Some of us are optimistic about the future, while others feel weighed down by the past. Some may be battling depression or uncertainty. And yet, through it all, one unshakable truth remains: we are still here. We still have life. And life, in all its twists and turns, is worth enjoying. The beautiful thing about joy is that it doesn’t have to come from big, flashy moments. You don’t need a lavish vacation or a milestone celebration to experience true happiness. In fact, many of the richest joys come from the simplest moments—a quiet walk in the…

Dr. Richard H. Harris Jr. was born on August 22, 1918, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Richard Henry Harris Sr. and Evelyn Jones Harris. He played a crucial role in coordinating the transportation system used by activists during the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. Harris owned and operated Dean Drug Store, which was Montgomery’s oldest Black-owned drug store. In 1961, his house sheltered a group of Freedom Riders who were attacked in town. Richard Harris attended Alabama State College Laboratory High School in Montgomery and graduated from Tuskegee Military Academy for Boys and Williston Academy for Boys in East Hampton, Massachusetts. He then enrolled at Fisk University, where he graduated with a degree in mathematics in 1941. When the United States entered World War II, Harris joined the Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Training Program…

PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2025 -- Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia (BPOP) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year—ten outstanding professionals who represent the best in the broadcasting industry. The 2025 class will be inducted at the annual Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame Gala, Friday, November 21, 2025, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. The 2025 hosts of the BPOP Hall of Fame gala will once again be ‘Hall of Famers’ Jim Donovan and Scott Palmer. Jim Donovan, anchor of CBS News Philadelphia’s morning and noon newscasts, is a 15-time Emmy Award winner and a 2015 inductee. Scott Palmer, Philadelphia Phillies Club Ambassador and beloved former WPVI Action News 6 sports anchor, was a 2005 Hall of Fame honoree. Broadcast Pioneers of…

Perhaps it is time to consider forming a third political party seriously. Of late, both parties have failed us miserably. They both spend money like drunken sailors without paying for their extravaganzas. They each blame the other for all the bad and try to take credit for all the good. They both hide the truth and have given us broken promises. For instance, Democrats proclaimed that former President Joe Biden’s cognitive abilities were good. Really? We saw the debate and other mental blunders with our own eyes. And when Biden said, “We need Congress to help close the border” – well, no. Upon his return to office, President Donald Trump closed the border with Mexico in a flash, in the time it would take to drink a cup of coffee.…

Monica Crowley, a former Fox News personality who is now Trump’s chief of protocol, apparently left behind in a public area of an Alaskan hotel documents describing confidential planned movements of Trump and Putin during their Friday meeting in Alaska. That’s nothing compared to Emil Bove, Trump’s new nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, who reputedly told subordinates at the Department of Justice that they should ignore any court order blocking the deportations of Venezuelan migrants declared to be gang members. Then there’s Billy Long, a former auctioneer and Republican congressman who Trump nominated less than two months ago to head the Internal Revenue Service, with little background in tax policy beyond promoting a fraud-riddled tax credit. Long has already been fired after clashing with…

VIRGO August 23 - September 22 VIRGO The Perfectionist Dominant in relationships. Conservative. He always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic. The peridot is the stone for August Peridot was considered by some to be a tonic for the entire body. It was said to protect the wearer from negativity and to provide stress reduction and relaxation. Pirates were said to favor peridot because, when set in gold, it would protect them from the terrors of the night. The gem known as peridot was born in fire it was found at the base of volcanoes and was the only gem known to be found in…