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Agora Cyber Charter School
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Moms, incorporate education anyway you can. Book learning is not the only way. Doing things together is educational too. Learn together. Edu
Let's Table It
When I was growing up, we always ate dinner at a table, and I was often asked to set the table. I still use the mnemonic device I learned as
Happy Chinese New Year!
Each animal corresponds to the five elements that constitute the universe: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth.
What to Do After Graduation?
So, what do you plan to do after graduation? That’s a question that many high school students and their parents contemplate and possibly one
The Turn Club Features New Award-Winning Chef
I’ve been cooking since I was a child,” said Pamela Delaude, The Turn Club in Cranberry Township’s new 5-star chef. Delaude grew up in Lima,
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A pet is more than a playful companion; it’s part of the family.
DON’T STRESS, BE MERRY AND HAPPY!
Even if you don’t feel any joy inside (you’re tired, don’t get enough sleep, have restless nights, too much on your mind), try to give the
A December Wrap-Up
Christmas is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish celebration, and Kwanza celebrates African American
So Why December?
December is a busy month with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. But it is also a month for tranquility, as quoted from Luke
Eating the Elephant
Last month my husband and I went on a trip to the Holy Land with our parish, touring Israel and Jordan. The trip was amazing. We visited sit
Considering a Career Transition?
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WE ARE FAMILY, GET ALL YOUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS AROUND YOU!
It’s beginning to look like the holiday season. The stores are fully stocked with holiday decorations and gear, and once we start prepping
Honoring Our Veterans This Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11, which is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. It is
“Talking Turkey” Down on the Farm
November is an important month for our family farm, and it’s all about the joys brought to the table. November starts with the two-day celeb
Celebrating 40 years of Excellence in Senior Living
Sherwood Oaks, part of UPMC Senior Communities, is marking its 40th year as a premier
continuing care retirement community in western PA.
The “Boy” Next Door
In 1918, Hugh Pollon, long before computers, cell phones, TVs, frozen foods, BAND-AID, traffic lights and cheeseburgers was born.
Perimenopause: Stuck in the Middle with You
The feelings may come and go, both in frequency and intensity. Maybe it’s feeling more irritable or having less patience for things that had
Freedom Farms Fall Festival
With the changing of leaves signaling the end of summer, the month of October brings family-fun activities such as hayrides, pumpkin patches
The Music Note Hits a High Note at the International Youth Music Competitors 2022
A place for all ages to discover music
The Gardenia Branch Partners With the Glimmer of Hope to Support Women by Donating Butterfly Cardiga
We all feel warm and cozy inside when we help someone else, but now you can also feel warm and cozy on the outside and help a woman battling
Aspirational Health: A Visionary Primary Care Office Now Open
By Janice Lane Palko If you could design the optimal primary health care practice, what would it be like? Most likely it would be staffed...
PANDEMIC OF SOCIAL MEDIA. BE AWARE. BE VIGILANT
Recently, I had a father ask me, “How do I stop my child from being glued to social media every free second of the day?” It seems that...
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Pann enlisted in the service when he 18 years old, and he was not drafted. He had a cousin who was in the military, so he decided to follow
Passavant Hospital Foundation
Honoring a Legacy of Caring in our Community. Passavant Hospital Foundation's partnership advance health and wellness for all.
Evolve Dance Complex Junior Small Contemporary Group Wins First Place in a National Competition
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Roll With the Changes
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