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Abington Breast Cancer Survivor and Salon Owner Donates Wigs to Women in Need
Myisha Stratton has always had a passion for hair, going back to her childhood and through her teen years. She then opened her own salon called D.D. Daughters Lace Wig Beautique, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. When she had opened, she found that she had clients that had cancer. “I was helping them feel comfortable…
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Mom of Trans Student from Central Bucks High School – East Makes Anti-Book Banning Plea to Congress
A Congressional hearing yesterday morning brought Mindy Freeman, mother of a transgender student at Central Bucks High School – East, to Washington D.C. There, she testified against the growing trend of book banning. On the Oversight Committee’s YouTube livestream, Freeman told Lily’s story. She described her now 15-year-old as being into expected “kids stuff” for…
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Weekend Wanderer: Why Am I the One Always Going Outside?
The temperature was a dusty 97 degrees. I was parked in a remote parking lot of Yellowstone National Park. Two dark figures ambled on the horizon. They were the only things moving on the flat, windless plain. “Are those specks them?” my mother-in-law asked. She leaned forward beside me, squinting as she tried to focus…
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Hatboro Police Officer Ryan Allen Passes Away From Bee Sting-causing Heart and Brain Trauma
Officer Ryan Allen has passed away from the brain trauma and heart attack that resulted from a bee sting last year, on October 14, 2021, writes the 6abc Digital Staff in a new report. Today, James Gardner, Hatboro Police Chief, announced that Officer Allen passed away, surrounded by his friends and family. “Officer Allen will…
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Blue Bell’s Bobby Rydell, Teen Idol of Stage and Screen, Dies at 79
The famous singer and actor Bobby Rydell passed away at the age of 79 at Jefferson Abington Hospital on April 5, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Rydell crooned hits such as Wildwood Days and Wild One, with a long-standing career in show business. In 1950, Robert Ridarelli (his original name), won a…
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Camden’s Adventure Aquarium to Host Sensory-Friendly F.I.S.H. Night
F.I.S.H. night (Family Inclusive Sensory Hours) geared toward guests with autism, sensory sensitivities. Adventure Aquarium is committed to creating an inclusive, entertaining and educational experience for all guests, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the Aquarium can be much more challenging. As part of an ongoing effort…
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Bala Cynwyd Girl with Rare Disorder, Who Inspired Many to Make Life Better, Dies at 12
Calliope Joy Carr, a Bala Cynwyd girl who had a rare degenerative genetic disease and inspired many to make life better for children like her, died aged 12 of metachromatic leukodystrophy on March 24, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cal, as she was known to her family and friends, was diagnosed with the…
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Bala Cynwyd Couple Welcome Baby Boy Luke to The Family
Garry Jones and TajMarie Thornton of Bala Cynwyd first met when they were classmates at Community College of Philadelphia in a business class where all they exchanged were a quick “hi” or “bye,” writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Taj was my first Facebook friend,” Garry said. “I thought she was cute. But I…
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Weekend Wanderer: Am I One of The Golden Girls?
My dad and I sat in his doctor’s waiting room for three hours last Thursday. Three hours. Even without the pandemic, doctors’ waiting rooms were flirting with extinction. But concierge services haven’t quite made it to suburban Pennsylvania healthcare. So we waited for three hours. We sat as people came and went like we were…
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Body at Ridley Marina Identified as James Amabile, Missing Since 2003
The Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that the body found in a submerged SUV in Darby Creek was identified through dental records as James Amabile, who disappeared in 2003, according to a release from Delaware County. Amabile 38, had been on his way to a babysitter’s house Dec. 4, 2003 to pick up…
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Local Couple Applies Their Lessons from Jenkintown’s Manor College From Classroom to Clinic
The average morning in the Dixon family’s Philadelphia home is loud and hectic. Steven and Autumn Dixon wake up at 5 a.m. and prepare for their jobs at the Women’s Animal Center in Bensalem. The cats – Juniper, Trouble, Sparkle, Moose and Squirrel – all get fed first. Then, their dogs – Mellow, Oscar and…
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Elkins Park Couple Makes a Choice For Open Adoption
The Hallenbecks from Elkins Park were asked to parent a child, and they were ready, reports Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lauren Hallenbeck, 35, of Elkins Park, can finally focus. Parenthood has changed her to focus on what’s important, while her husband Chris, 35, is more intentional about family dinner, he says. The reason…
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Maple Glen Couple Met in Philly High School and Started Their Life in Montco While Traveling the World
Carl Woodin and Ilene Rovner began their courtship early on, and are still making a life in Montco and traveling the world, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After meeting and dating as kids at George Washington High School in Philadelphia, they found themselves commuting from home to Temple University. In 1984, Carl…
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Weekend Wanderer: Dressed for Success — with Rope and Ribbon
I didn’t want to speak with a stranger in my gynecologist’s waiting room. But adventure follows me wherever I go. So yes. I spoke with a stranger in my gynecologist’s waiting room. I was minding my own business. I really was. I sat down next to a charging station. I plugged in my phone. I…
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Wall Street Journal: Birthday Cake Served with a Side of Caution, Ambler Mother On Parties During Pandemic
As COVID mask restrictions ease and vaccinations become more prominent, families like Cara Finn’s in Ambler try to find the “right” way to host their child’s birthday party, writes Alina Dizik for the Wall Street Journal. What used to be a chance for parents, children, and friends to celebrate in a fun-filled environment, now proceeds with…
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Newsweek: Video of West Chester Grandmother Who Finds Out Her Family is Moving Closer Goes Viral
A heartwarming TikTok video of a grandmother finding out her family is moving to West Chester to be closer to her has gone viral, writes Kate Fowler for Newsweek. The video was posted by granddaughter Grace Marcella five days ago, and it has already garnered more than 2.2 million views and over 410,000 likes. The…
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C&N Bank to Engaged Couples: Cut the Wedding Expenses Along with the Cake
Getting married is a big commitment, emotionally and financially. Wedding expenses in Pa. average $23,025, which can be a big hit to the newlyweds after they return from the honeymoon. Establishing a budget, sticking to it, and avoiding unexpected charges will therefore help make the day as wonderful as imagined, both long- and short-term. Who’s…
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Dive Team Solves 18-Year-Old Mystery of a Cardinal O’Hara Graduate’s Disappearance in Ridley Township
A special volunteer diving team has brought closure to a Ridley Township family after James Amabile disappeared in 2003 without a trace, writes Jason Nark and Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Adventures with Purpose used sonar equipment to locate a submerged Ford Explorer found Saturday in the murky waters of Darby Creek. The Explorer…
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