Tabla de contenidos para February 14, 2025 en ScoopUSA Digital

Lord, You Are Our God, Our Maker, And Our Father. We Ask That You Give Us, On This Day, A New Way Of Thinking, Talking, And Walking. Yes, Give Us A New Attitude. Amen. I want you to join me in proclaiming that today is the day of a new beginning and a new attitude. Yesterday is gone, and in many cases, we don't want it back. Today, we can begin with a new attitude about ourselves, others, and life, in general. First, stop thinking negatively about yourself. You are wonderfully made in the image of GOD. You are so special that the Creator of the universe only made one of you. You are very significant in the eyes of GOD, and you should feel that way about yourself. You…

Scoop is a for-profit Community Media Company that prides itself on its dedication to Community. We have been in the business of educating our communities since February 1960. From our first publication to our publication this week, our focus is to provide information that will EDUCATE, ENCOURAGE, ENGAGE, INFORM, AND MOTIVATE our readers. We believe that people need to see and hear that: regardless of time, space, and personal life circumstances, people are working toward better. Our mission is to leave, through Scoop's content, an ability for our readers to understand three things: 1) They are not limited to their current position in life, and that position does not define them, 2) Many people in the world may be struggling--to understand the environment and to achieve within it, as our…

He is the most lawless president in American history. He’s allowed Musk unfettered access to the Treasury’s payments system. Banned birthright citizenship. Refused to spend money appropriated by Congress. Closed U.S. AID and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, independent agencies, without Congress’s approval. Substituted political loyalists for civil servants. Unleashed the military on civilians. And on it goes. Republican lawmakers won’t restrain him. In one of the most shameful apologia for dictatorship I’ve ever heard coming from a public official, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina admits that much of what Trump is doing “runs afoul of the Constitution in the strictest sense.” But, Tillis adds, “Nobody should bellyache about that.” We shouldn’t bellyache about Trump’s torching the Constitution? As Trump’s marauding continues, America's last defense is the federal courts.…

PHILADELPHIA—The city of brotherly love was alive with excitement as Eagles fans gathered at Booker’s Lounge for an unforgettable Super Bowl 59 celebration. Hosted by Brother Mark of the Elements of Inspiration radio show on Phillys Favor, the event brought together a diverse crowd of professionals, community leaders, and die-hard Eagles fans for a night of camaraderie, hope, and unwavering team spirit. As the doors of Booker’s Lounge swung open, a wave of green and white filled the space. Fans, young and old, arrived decked out in jerseys, face paint, and Eagles gear, ready to cheer their team to victory. The atmosphere was electric, every conversation buzzed with anticipation, and every high-five echoed the unity that defines Philadelphia. This isn’t just about football, Brother Marcus shared, his voice full of…

AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18 Aquarius – The Sweetheart Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality. Amethyst is the stone for the month of February In the Middle Ages Amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy, and as a result became important in the ornamentation of churches. Amethyst, according to Leonardo Da Vinci, is able to increase intelligence and dissolve evil thoughts. Catherine the great was very fond of amethysts. They adorn the British Crown Jewels and were coveted by Egyptian royalty. Rosaries in Tibet are often made from amethyst, a gemstone considered to be sacred to Buddha. Ancient Greeks believed amethyst…

Valentine's Day Crafts How many hearts can you find on this page in three minutes? Have a friend try. Who found the most? Hearty Mouse STUFF YOU’LL NEED: construction paper glue stick scissors googly eyes (optional) black marker STEP 1: Cut out a big pink heart. STEP 2: Fold the heart in half. STEP 3: Cut out two smaller hearts. STEP 4: Glue small hearts to make an ear. Glue on a googly eye or draw an eye. STEP 5: Cut out six little strips to make whiskers. Cut out a squiggly tail. STEP 6: Glue on whiskers and tail. Use marker to make a black nose. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written step-by-step directions. Help the mouse reach the cheese. How many differences can you spot between these…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Committee of Seventy is launching a series of information sessions for Pennsylvanians to learn how to run for the elected poll worker positions that will be on the ballot during the primary election on May 20th. These sessions, held from February 10–14, will guide participants through the qualifications to run, how to complete and submit nomination petitions, and how to use a street list to understand and engage their community in the process. Pennsylvania requires more than 45,000 poll workers every election to ensure that voting processes run fairly and efficiently. While residents can volunteer as poll workers for a single election, elected poll workers serve for a four-year term, bringing stability and leadership to their polling places. The positions up for election in 2025—Judge of…

February 10, 2025 — Valentine’s Day can present unique challenges to relationships; loved ones living with dementia may not be able to express themselves or remember things as they did before the onset of the illness. To help caregivers affected by dementia, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging families to follow H.E.A.R.T.—five tips on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a loved one. “Dementia changes many facets of life, including relationship dynamics, but it should not prevent people from feeling love and affection,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. “There are ways families can adapt how they connect and express support so that someone living with dementia can experience love on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year.” AFA encourages families to follow the…