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No Pumpkin Spice for Kylie Kelce as She Talks Favorite Fall Foods
Kylie Kelce like the rest of us, is diving into fall with some of her favorite foods and activities, writes Merlyn Miller for Food & Wine. On the latest episode of her podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” the famous mother of four and wife of former Eagle Jason Kelce, admitted she is not a fan of…
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Weekend Wanderer: It Is Not, in Fact, Dinnertime
There was a long day this summer in which I functioned as co-pilot while my son drove an hour and a half to his camp in New Jersey. I dropped him off, taking his car to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where my daughter was scuba diving to 45 feet in a quarry filled with buses and planes…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Like Mind in an Odd Place
In one month, my parental caregiving enters its 10th year. Being uncomfortably sandwiched between kids and parents, I’ve been in a doctor’s office once or twice. A month. For a decade. I’ve also dealt with lawyers, Veterans Affairs, care home staff, banks, and likely more people I’m missing but who should not be sorry I’m…
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Kennett Square Couple Marries at Stunning Garden-Inspired Wedding
A Kennett Square couple recently held their picturesque wedding at nearby Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. Local residents Rachel Perry and Cody Eichenlaub married on June 28 after more than a decade of dating. For their special day, the newlyweds hoped for a minimalistic garden-inspired theme, a dream that…
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Weekend Wanderer: Not-So-Fond Memories
I have one more story from summer. One more story before I flood you with demands to decorate for Halloween, like, two weeks ago. My family regularly vacations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. I’ve visited one particular island since I was born. More recently, I’ve spent time in Wilmington for my daughter’s camp. One thing…
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Exton Teen’s Small Business Goes Pro with Eagles-Themed Jewelry
Exton teen Samantha Martin’s unique small business has made its way to the NFL, reports Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. The fourteen-year-old resident sells a variety of handmade jewelry through her business, Samantha’s Beads. Her Philadelphia Eagles-inspired pieces have been a success within the community, and items have even made their way to the Eagles’…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Can’t Quit Urgent Care
You may recall that day I picked up my son from a Secaucus mall because he had a raging fever. I mean, of course you remember. That’s all you do, right? Track the events of my life? To that end, where did that extra key come from? If you’re tracking my life, you should know. …
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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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Weekend Wanderer: I Have an Extra Key
I have a problem. A secret problem. See, I have an extra key on my key ring. I can hear you out there, you know. Asking what the big deal is about an extra key. First, I think we’re well established here. We all know I do not have superfluous keys on my key ring.…
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Delco Unplugged Urges Parents to Delay Giving Phones to Kids to Protect Their Mental Health
Delco Unplugged is part of a rising wave of parent-led groups pressing parents to hold off on giving children phones, warning of the risks tied to screen time, social media, and mental health, write Denali Sagner and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delco Unplugged was founded by Rose Valley resident Alex Becker, who learned…
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Weekend Wanderer: Memories That Never Happened
Can you stand one more column about movies? Well, not movies per se. More like the memories surrounding them. Memory is tricky. As the BBC’s Science Focus explains, it can be affected by many things. When my husband and I were dating, I called him one night, shocked to have learned the Austrian singer of…
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Airport Romance: Couple Gets Engaged at PHL, Where They First Met
It was February 2023 when an airport couple, Matthew Brenner and Lesley Venella, first set eyes on each other. It was at Philadelphia International Airport. Venella was taking a photo in front of the “Welcome to Philadelphia” sign, writes Raven Brunner for People. Brenner had just gotten in from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Always the gentleman,…
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Weekend Wanderer: About That Summerween Thing …
As I write this, it’s a steamy July day. The temperature is topping out at 93 degrees, but the humidity is nudging that feeling above 100. And I have one thing on my mind. Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Don’t judge me. Do you buy seashell Christmas ornaments during your June vacation to Cape…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Gut Wanted More Than Just a Scone
It was a Saturday, and I was driving my son to Secaucus, New Jersey. He was seeing a movie with friends. Why was I driving a kid who has his license? Long story. Why was I driving a kid from Bucks County to see friends in Secaucus, an hour and a half away? Longer story. …
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Glenmoore Family Honors Late Son with Memorial Spaceflight
A Glenmoore family will honor their late son with a unique memorial through Celestis Inc., writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company, based in Houston, offers a unique memorial tribute: a “space burial,” where a loved one’s remains can be rocketed into space. Celestis offers multiple options and methods for the “burial.” The…
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Weekend Wanderer: Should I Be on An Outdoor Committee?
So, the day I was Googling “how do I get rid of skinks?” was also the day I was tapped to join a committee in my husband’s outdoor organization. Yes. They’ve met me. Just deepens that mystery, doesn’t it? It all started as I climbed the lone step to my front door. A tiny blue…
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Chester Boy Paralyzed in Accident Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
An 8-year-old Chester boy left paralyzed from a hit-and-run crash was welcomed home as a hero Monday, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Ny’Leek was getting off a SEPTA bus Feb. 4 when he was struck at the intersection of 9th and Tilghman streets. He was critically injured. The driver was arrested weeks later…
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Weekend Wanderer: Why Is Benson Boone Singing About My Life?
Ten days ago, I’d never heard of Benson Boone. Good Morning America threw him up at the end of their opening sequence, all wiry Timothy Olyphant frame and pornstache. Not that I’d know. Who’s that guy? I thought. Why is GMA acting like I know who he is? Because I don’t. And I planned to…
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