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New York Post: Longtime Philadelphia Couple Throws Surprise Centennial Wedding
After dating for over nine years, 102-year-old Marjorie Fiterman and 100-year-old Bernie Littman decided to throw a surprise wedding and tie the knot at the senior living facility in Philadelphia where they first met, writes Christine Rousselle for the New York Post. The wedding was officiated by Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, who noted that the couple…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Mysterious Stock Investments
So, the stocks. Let’s start with Indy’s Maryland property, which took me two years to sell. Just as I had a buyer, Indy went to Marion’s bar in Nepal. Now, I knew the property was only in Indy’s name. Of course I did. Willie and I reviewed Indy and Willie’s finances years ago. So I…
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Penn State Abington to Host ‘Touch A Truck’ Family Event on June 8
Penn State Abington invites families to a fun-filled “Touch A Truck” event on Saturday, June 8, from 9 AM to noon. This free community event is a collaboration with the Abington Township police, fire, and public works departments, offering a unique opportunity for kids and adults alike to get up close and personal with a…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Curious Discovery in an Old Car
“You might want to brace yourself,” my husband said, handing me a small pleather portfolio and shaking off the day’s rain. He shook his head as I took the portfolio from him. “Your parents,” he said, his tone both rueful and amused. “Lutheran Brotherhood” shimmered in gold lettering on the portfolio’s front. A stack of…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Secret Admirer
You want to know who sent the roses, am I right? The significance of the roses was easy. I was — Sorry. Give me a minute here. I was turning 50 that week. Fifty. Cliff Clavin — from Cheers — his mom was portrayed by a 52-year-old actor. And Cliff Clavin was, like, a grown-up. …
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Weekend Wanderer: An Odd Letter in the Afternoon Mail Had the Whole Family Abuzz
“You,” my husband said, gazing at me over the mail, “are never dull.” He passed me a letter from that afternoon’s mail delivery, addressed to him alone. “Do you know who this is?” he asked, pointing to a name in the letter. It was a name common on Indy’s side of the family. “I don’t…
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Women in Pennsylvania Are Giving Birth Later
The number of Pennsylvania women who are deciding to have babies in their 30s and 40s has increased significantly compared to 25 years ago, according to provisional CDC data, write Carly Mallenbaum and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. This has moved age 35 from the start of “geriatric pregnancy” to possibly a maternal-age sweet spot. Today,…
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Weekend Wanderer: A New Diagnosis Means There’s More to Those Unfiled Taxes Than I Initially Thought
So, January didn’t just bring a new year. It brought a new diagnosis for Willie. Alzheimer’s disease. I was stunned. I couldn’t believe it. I was just — Wait. What do you mean you knew? How? I mean, yes. She utterly failed to file her tax returns. And sure. She eloped from the hospital last…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much more than they ever thought, writes Josephine Fuller for The U.S. Sun. The collection, now known as The Henry Chapman Collection, was assembled by the legendary Philadelphia coin dealer and…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Can’t Sleep
I haven’t slept in days. It started with our security alarm, triggered at one o’clock in the morning. The alarm system texted me — kind of creepy in and of itself — that the breach occurred at my back door. Um, OK. Terrifying. Like, scuba terrifying. Did it help that my horror movie podcast just…
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Are You Acting Like a Child? The Benefits of Embracing a Childlike State of Being
We often use the phrase “acting like a child” as an insult for adults who may be seemingly irresponsible or immature. However, in business we need to take risks and be able to adapt quickly to change, so as a business owner, it can be helpful to have childlike faith and embrace a childlike state…
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Weekend Wanderer: Ketchup, Hot Dogs, and ‘The Bear’
I’m bingeing The Bear. And I have eyeballs with nerves connected to my brain. So I’m somewhat bewitched by Jeremy Allen White. I can’t even talk about his Calvin Klein ad. Except to say the socks and sneakers at the end are no good. No good at all. A conversation between his character and another…
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Family Fun-Filled Weekend: Local Easter Celebrations and Much More!
Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 29 – 31 Hop on down to one of the many Easter celebrations scheduled in the local area! It is a jam packed weekend of family holiday fun at several nearby attractions. Sign up for the Easter festivities at Shady Brook Farm, enjoy brunch and an egg hunt…
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Retired Abington Fire Company Chief Remembered for Mentoring Hundreds of Firefighters
Richard A. Roatch Sr., a retired Abington Fire Co. chief who mentored hundreds of firefighters who passed through the Montgomery County Fire Academy, died on March 2, aged 91, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Roatch, an Abington native and a lifelong woodworker and carpenter, established his business in the late 1950s. For four…
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An Ordinary Life for Broomall Couple Includes an 81-Year Marriage
Broomall couple Anna and Albert Squilla say they live ordinary lives, yet they are testimony to a long life and a marriage of 81 years, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Anna and Albert Squilla are both 100 years old and happily married. “She has been a wonderful wife,” Albert said. “He was always…
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Morrisville Couple Sells Pokémon Collection to Fund Home for Foster Teens
Morrisville resident Mel Kulenski, a dedicated social worker and foster parent, made the difficult decision to sell her cherished Pokémon collection to fund renovations for her inherited childhood home, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sale fetched over $10,000, thanks to a rare, first-edition Charizard card. Mel, a Pokémon fan since the mid-1990s,…
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Weekend Wanderer: Where’s the Music?
So there I was, streaming Moonlighting in all its Bruce Willis glory. There was a scene in Moonlighting that, well — it didn’t change my life. Not exactly. But it holds great significance. Affected me. In one episode, a pre-China Beach Dana Delany hires the Blue Moon Detective Agency. It turns out — oops! —…
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Family Fun-Filled Weekend: Disney On Ice, Michaels Kids Club, Newtown Theatre, and More!
Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 22 – 24 With Spring’s arrival, several area attractions are officially opening their doors for the 2024 season! New Jersey’s charming family theme park, Storybook Land, and Hellerick’s Family Farm’s high-flying Aerial Adventure Park in Doylestown will begin welcoming guests on Saturday. Diggerland USA, Six Flags Great Adventure,…
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