Family
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Weekend Wanderer: Becoming a Guardian in Montco
You might think Willie’s recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis could lead to not a lot of funny in this space. But to quote every cartoon ever, au contraire mon frère. It is the funny that will save us. Just look at, for example, the guardianship. My siblings and I decided to pursue guardianship of Willie. My brother…
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Philadelphia Man’s Desire To Become a Better Father Leads To Concept for New PBS Show
Manayunk father Joe Gidjunis strives to be a good one to his son, so he started asking other dads and experts about the very topic. That endeavor became the catalyst for a new PBS show, “Grown Up Dad,” led by Gidjunis, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The documentary series examines modern fatherhood. “I…
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Remembering Inspirational Limerick Woman Who Lived and Thrived Despite Numerous Lifelong Challenges
Anastasia Pagan, an inspirational Limerick woman who persevered despite numerous lifelong physical challenges, died on May 20 at 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pagan was born with a diaphragmatic hernia, chromosome abnormality, and pulmonary hypertension. She spent the majority of her life with her family in Montgomery County, and in hospitals and…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Mercury Study
How, exactly, was my relationship with Indy defined by mercury? It starts with Discover magazine. I was on leave from work, out having breakfast with Indy, when Indy slid an issue of Discover across the table to me. In its back pages, the National Institutes of Health advertised grant money for research on elemental mercury. …
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Philadelphia Woman Starts a Family With Help From Abortion, IVF, PA Laws
Philadelphia resident Eliza Hardy Jones was able to start a family thanks to abortion and IVF, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter and her husband, Andrew Jones, decided to have a baby in 2017. Hardy Jones was 36 at the time. However, their natural attempts were unsuccessful. “I started seeing…
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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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Doylestown Ranked Among Top Towns for Singles to Settle Down
Singles seeking to transition from bachelor life to a more settled existence often choose Doylestown, according to a survey from DatingNews.com, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The town made the list of the top 150 towns in the U.S. for settling down, joining Lititz and West Chester as the only…
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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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Nearly 50 Years After the Tragic Death of Sister Patty Bartlett, Langhorne Resident Seeks Closure
Langhorne raised Glen Bartlett is coming forward to finally get closure for the tragic death of his sister, Patty Bartlett, in 1975, write Rick Williams and Heather Grubola for 6 ABC. When he was just 13 years old, Glen’s sister Patty Bartlett was killed after being attacked in a parking lot. His sister had a…
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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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Zayn Malik Opens up About Life in New Hope and Raising Daughter
Former One Direction member and singer Zayn Malik, recently opened up about his life in New Hope, writes Gabrielle Rockson for People. In an interview on April 17 with Capital Breakfast, Malik revealed he has been living on a farm in New Hope for about five to six years, which he shares with various…
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Heroic Richboro Taco Bell Manager Saves Choking Baby in Drive-Thru
A Richboro Taco Bell manager’s quick thinking and heroic actions saved the life of an 11-month-old baby, writes Charles Watson for ABC 7. Natasha Long, the mother, was at a Taco Bell drive-thru with her son, Myles, when she noticed he was struggling to breathe. In a panic, she pulled him from the car, screaming…
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Bucks Is One of the Five Best Counties to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Bucks County ranks high among the best counties to raise a family, according to a recently released list by Stacker. Choosing where to live is an important decision, but Bucks County has all the factors to guarantee a comfortable community. Stacker used Niche data to compile a list of the best counties to…
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