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Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will bless and dedicate a new outreach ministry, The Cenacle at The Padre Pio Prayer Center, a joint initiative of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) and the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. The center, located in the Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, will focus on ministering to pregnant women, new parents, families and extended families as they build their skills as the first teachers in the life of a child. Monday, October 18, 2021 11:00 a.m. The Cenacle at The Padre Pio Prayer Center Saint Joachim Church... Read more →

CBS Sports Network To Air MLP Season One Live Finals, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 from 8-11 p.m. CT CBS Sports Network Will Feature Two MLP Teams In MLP Season One Finals, Competing in Women’s and Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Singles Tiebreaker (In The Event Of A Tie) image courtesy of Istock AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 14, 2021) – Major League Pickleball (MLP), the elite pickleball league that will stage MLP Season One at Dreamland - Dripping Springs, Texas from Nov. 5-8, 2021, has announced that the finals of MLP Season One will air live on CBS Sports Network from 8-11... Read more →

Gambling is a favorite pastime in countries around the world. The activity is still restricted in many countries across the globe, but many countries have liberal gambling laws. In fact, in some cities and countries, gambling is a main driver of the local economy. United Kingdom From a player’s standpoint, the UK is a great place to gamble. However, UK casinos must adhere to strict rules and regulations to be licensed by the UK’s Gambling Commission (its regulatory body). Gambling is a favorite pastime of those living in the UK, and players enjoy the benefit of not having to pay... Read more →

–Both Candidates’ Odds Remain Unchanged Immediately Following Latest Debate– Copenhagen – October 13, 2021 – Phil Murphy’s odds to be re-elected have continued to improve since the first debate, according to betting aggregators US-Bookies.com (See Disclaimer Below). Following the debate, Murphy’s odds to win the 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial Election improved from 2/9 (81.8% implied probability) to 1/10 (90.9%). His odds have since further improved to 1/20 (95.2%) before the second official debate, and they have remained the same immediately following. Meanwhile, Jack Ciattarelli’s odds have worsened since the end of last month. Following the first debate, his odds to... Read more →

New Quick Draw Promotion from NJ Lottery Offers an Epic Trip to the Big Game, Meet Pro Football Legends, Private Tour & More TRENTON (Oct. 12, 2021) – New Jersey Lottery is offering Quick Draw players a second-chance drawing promotion to win tickets to Pro Football’s Biggest Game of the Year! Three winners and their guests will win a trip to Los Angeles, California from February 10–14, 2022, to attend the championship game. The trip includes roundtrip coach airfare, ground transportation at destination , hotel accommodations for four nights (one room, double occupancy), $1,000 spending cash, and more! “We know... Read more →

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida – (October 13, 2021) – WonderWorks Panama City Beach offers over 100 interactive exhibits for guests to explore and enjoy all year long. This fall, the attraction is focused on bringing their guests even more science-based learning opportunities. WonderWorks will be offering fun, educational programs for students and families this fall, such as the annual art contest, National STEM Day festivities, and a Saturdays in Space virtual “Ask An Astronaut” program. “Fall is always an exciting time of year for us because we get to host incredible programs for our community such as our FLO-ART art... Read more →

Popular Chamber Music Presenter Has Returned to In-Person Performances with Livestream Option Sewell, NJ (October 11, 2021) – Following a well-received season premiere, Music at Bunker Hill announces its next concert, scheduled for November 7: Dolce Suono Trio, featuring Mimi Stillman, flute; Gabriel Cabezas, cello; and Charles Abramovic, piano. Described by the Huffington Post as “one of the most dynamic groups in the U.S.,” Dolce Suono features three graduates of Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music. Mimi Stillman, flute, was considered a child prodigy and became the youngest wind player ever to attend Curtis. She is the founder and artistic director... Read more →

by Keith Lockwood, fisheries biologist Maryland Department of Natural Resources. October 13, 2021 Carson Hoffmaster seems to be all tied up with this large crab while sorting the catch with his dad. Photo by Brad Hoffmaster Children always offer a different window into our world, certainly a simpler type of fun and excitement. This could not be truer when they accompany us on our fishing and crabbing adventures. Right now blue crabs are heavy and laden with meat so do not put that crabbing gear away just yet. Forecast Summary: October 13 – October 19: It’s another great week to... Read more →

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 Day of Golf to Raise Funds and Awareness for Adolescents and Young Adults Affected by Cancer JACKSON, NJ (October 7, 2021) – Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, NJ will host the inaugural Teen Cancer America (TCA) Golf Outing on Monday, October 18, 2021. TCA, founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, is a national non-profit based in Los Angeles that develops and funds specialized facilities and services for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The event at Metedeconk National is being hosted by Bob Lerner, a Metedeconk Trustee. Bob’s brother,... Read more →

The leading online gambling industry in Singapore has witnessed a taste of satisfaction for the gamers around the world. Here are a few amazing features of this most famous online casino. Reliable, trustworthy Players can rely on them, even if they lose. 24 hours customer support is available round the clock. This is a great feature for a casino that promises its customers a trouble free gambling experience. No deposit bonuses This is a unique characteristic of Singapore online casinos to attract more players. In this regard, you may find no deposit bonuses tempting players at all. However, once you... Read more →

8:30am-Race Start (Day of registration begins at 7:45am) Ella Harris Park, $15: pre-registered by 10/22 $20: Race Day registration-payment can be made in cash or with a gift card(of equal value) that will donated directly to families. Proceeds will be donated to the families directly affected by the tornado that devastated our community in Mullica Hill. Costumes are encouraged....You'll run faster!! Read more →

6,000+ Hand-Carved Jack-O’-Lanterns, Beer Garden and Fall Festival Fun Augusta, N.J. —Get ready for some Spooktacular Halloween fun with the Skylands Stadium’s second annual Jack-O’-Lantern Experience. Taking place at beautiful Skylands Stadium in Augusta, N.J., the Jack-O’-Lantern Experience runs for 28 days during Oct. 1 - Nov. 7. This year’s event promises to be Sussex County’s premier family entertainment destination, with a fall festival, beer garden, live music, seasonal food and beverages, carnival rides and more. Take a 30- to 45-minute, self-guided walking tour through a ghoulishly delightful Halloween experience, illuminated with 6,000 hand carved jack-o’-lanterns. Enjoy the rides, including... Read more →

No. Burlington & Hudson Sts. Gloucester City, NJ US 08030 DESCRIPTION In memory of Cpl. Marc T. Ryan, USMC (KIA November 15, 2004) * Ramadi, Al Anbar Province * Operation Iraqi Freedom. Remembering Our Fallen Brother's Sacrifice www.mc-lef.org ***SHOULD any unforeseen State regulations keep us from conducting this event live it will be converted to VIRTUAL. You will still get your shirt, bib, and finisher medal*** New for this year, finisher medal for all, chip timing on a USATF Certified course, text messaging within seconds of finishing on your mobile device, and an HD finish line video on YouTube to... Read more →

Family fun, food and entertainment await visitors to the 13th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) hosts the festival at the reserve, along the banks of Blackbird Creek. The festival will take place rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Road, near Townsend. The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve, consisting of the Blackbird Creek Reserve and the St. Jones Reserve in Dover, is part of a national system of... Read more →

METEDECONK NATIONAL GOLF CLUB TO HOST Day of Golf to Raise Funds and Awareness for Adolescents and Young Adults Affected by Cancer JACKSON, NJ (October 7, 2021) – Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, NJ will host the inaugural Teen Cancer America (TCA) Golf Outing on Monday, October 18, 2021. TCA, founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, is a national non-profit based in Los Angeles that develops and funds specialized facilities and services for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The event at Metedeconk National is being hosted by Bob Lerner, a Metedeconk Trustee.... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report by Keith Lockwood, fisheries biologist Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Lyla Jones went fishing last weekend with her dad and grandfather (along with a a furry friend) and they all had a wonderful time together. Photo by Joe Garrett Early fall offers a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors with family and friends, especially our younger anglers. The fall trout stocking program has begun, offering excellent trout fishing at waters in most areas of Maryland. The Atlantic waters near Ocean City and Assateague Island, along with the Coastal Bays and the Chesapeake Bay all offer wonderful fishing... Read more →

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By Raymond Rolak National and International Transportation News Photo credit Lars Hjelmroth Jeff Marentic, (left) Ford Motor Company General Manager of Passenger Vehicles met with reporter Raymond Rolak and other members of the media to discuss the many new models Ford is offering the public this year. PONTIAC, Michigan -- The 2021 substitute for the North American Auto Show, MotorBella, got off to a soggy start but was a tremendous success during the Media Preview. The presentation spoiled by light rain. The new look had gleaming vehicles spread across the M1 Concourse and track. The M1 Concourse is an 87-acre... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA (October 6, 2021) -- Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication today announced plans for the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media, to be named for its distinguished alumna who has been a trailblazer for women and people of color in the sports media industry. Claire Smith, the first woman sportswriter to be honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, has joined the Klein College faculty and will help lead the center. Claire Smith photo provided “The Claire Smith Center will prepare Temple students for the fast-changing world of sports media, giving them a solid foundation in... Read more →

Cell phones are incredibly convenient, as family and friends can always reach you, even at work. This constant accessibility impedes professional performance, as the phone distracts you from the tasks at hand. It also annoys coworkers and superiors. Unless your company has a clear policy on cell phone use, here are the main etiquette rules to follow. 1. Limit Phone Use to Important Calls Working hours are not the best time to chit-chat with a friend or partner. Have these conversations during your lunch or on your drive home. Very few calls are really urgent. Unknown callers can put you... Read more →

The Spring Racing Carnival is a major event on the Australian horse racing calendar and runs from mid-September to late November each year. Although it culminates in the esteemed Melbourne Cup in early November, there are many popular and potentially lucrative races throughout the Carnival. Whatever race one chooses to attend, there is nothing that Aussies love more than a good old fashioned day at the races. The caulfield races The events at Caulfield Racecourse for 2021 are set to begin with the Caulfield Guineas, to be held on 9th October with a total prize pool of $2million. This Group... Read more →

By Raymond Rolak | CNBNews Contributor PONTIAC, Michigan -- MotorBella, the 2021 substitute for the North American Auto Show got off to a soggy start but was a tremendous success during the Media Preview and presentation. Light rain spoiled the look of new and gleaming vehicles spread across the M1 Concourse and track. The M1 Concourse is an 87-acre complex of garage-type condos that occupy the former GM’s truck and bus factory. This all rings a test track that was too wet to allow for the demos and familiarization rides that some manufacturers had planned for the media. Rod Alberts... Read more →

Thirty-Two Players (16 Women and 16 Men) Drafted to Eight MLP Teams During Livestreamed Event Tonight in Dallas ATX Pickleballers Select Catherine Parenteau as First-Ever MLP Draft Pick; Team BLQK Make Ben Johns Top Men’s Selection Newly-Drafted Players to Compete in MLP Season One, Nov. 5-8, at Dreamland - Dripping Springs, Texas DALLAS (Oct. 1, 2021) – Major League Pickleball (MLP), the elite pickleball league that launched last week, concluded its inaugural Draft tonight in Dallas during a livestreamed event at The Castle at Rockwall that was attended by invited guests from across the pickleball community. MLP Commissioner Jenny Klitch... Read more →

10,000+ attendees and 2,500 athletes to attend the Legion Sports Fest, October 22-24 at the Reno- Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada RENO, NV (September 22, 2021) – The Reno-Sparks Convention Center won a bid to secure the major fitness sports festival, Legion Sports Fest in 2020. Initially based in Long Beach, this fourth annual multi-sport fitness expo is the ultimate fitness & entertainment experience; now annually in Reno every October. "Our company began in the Reno/Tahoe area 11 years ago. We know how important active lifestyles are to the region and its commitment to welcoming quality events. We had a... Read more →

Saturday, June 4, 2022 Festivities begin at 9 am with The Skirmish beginning at 2 pm. Event is Free and Open to the Public. HADDONFIELD, NJ – The British are coming! On Saturday, June 4, 2022 the British will invade and be challenged on Kings Highway by colonial troops. Redcoats, on horseback, will charge, muskets will be fired, and the Continentals will delay the redcoats before they head off to the Battle at Monmouth. General Washington had ordered the militia to “annoy” the Redcoats, and so on June 4, 2022, we will again. This exciting reenactment event is free and... Read more →

A pair of 1-2 teams are set to meet up for a Week 4 matchup in the NFL, and each team is desperately searching for a victory. The Philadelphia Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs in a matchup of recent Super Bowl champions. Kansas City entered the season as the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl, but they have struggled to begin the season. The Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, but they have since lost two straight games. Philadelphia was also a Week 1 winner over the Atlanta Falcons, but they have struggled since the season... Read more →

Downingtown Friends Meeting is thrilled to announce they will host their annual Friends Fall Festival on October 9, from 9am to 4pm at their address of 800 E. Lancaster Ave., on their historical property and Quaker Meetinghouse in Downingtown. This event has become an autumnal tradition for all ages within our community, and with all the family fun, quality shopping, live entertainment, various activities and homemade food it has to offer, it's easy to see why! Shopping - quality thrifting at great discounts will be available, as will crafts and jewelry sold by local artisans, and a silent auction featuring... Read more →

Youth Waterfowl Hunt Set for Saturday, Oct. 16 Additional Delaware hunting seasons are set to open in October, including snow goose, duck, other migratory bird and firearm deer seasons, as well as the one-day, youth-only waterfowl hunt on Saturday, Oct. 16, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through Jan. 31, 2022, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons, with additional information available at de.gov/sundayhunt. Hunting season dates opening in October: Snow goose: Oct. 1 through Jan. 31, 2022; Feb. 5, 2022 Antlerless... Read more →

The Camden County Historical Society will be hosting several events during October for Camden County History Month, including two this weekend. On Saturday, October 2nd, a historic photo exhibit highlighting "Along the Cooper River" will be open from 10am-2pm at the historic Ebenezer Hopkins House, located at 250 South Park Drive in Haddon Township. At 11am, Bob Shinn and Kevin Cook, authors of the book “Along the Cooper River,” will discuss the history of the Cooper River. Then on Sunday, October 3rd, the Camden County Historical Society will host a presentation and exhibit on “Pop” Lloyd and the Negro Baseball... Read more →

CCD's Shop Center City Saturdays continues this weekend and runs through October 16 in support of retailers and restaurants in downtown Philadelphia. Dozens of local businesses, as well as national brands, will offer exclusive discounts and giveaways every Saturday for 3 more weeks. These shopping and dining experiences will also be accompanied by larger-scale anchor events. Center City residents, workers and visitors will find curated in-store events at many locations, like one-day-only discounts and sidewalk sales. The featured anchor events include major downtown happenings intended to welcome people back to Center City, in addition to promoting retail and restaurant recovery.... Read more →

Betting Odds Ahead of First Debate –Jack Ciattarelli Improves as Phil Murphy Worsens According to Political Oddsmakers– Copenhagen – September 28, 2021 – Phil Murphy’s odds to be re-elected have worsened over the summer, according to betting aggregators US-Bookies.com (See Disclaimer Below). In June, his odds to win the 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial Election were 1/10 (90.9% implied probability), but they’ve since shifted to 2/9 (81.8%). “Murphy still holds a significant lead, and is the odds-on favorite to be the first Democratic governor of New Jersey to be re-elected in over 40 years, but the odds are showing a downward... Read more →

(LAS VEGAS) — Few would have guessed just a few weeks ago that the Week 4 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams would be a marquee matchup featuring two of the remaining five unbeatens left in the league. Many NFL fans will rightfully have their eyes on Tom Brady’s return to New England, but matchups between two undefeated teams can help bring clarity to the season, according to TheLines, which tracks odds in U.S. regulated sports betting markets. The Rams currently stand as 6-point home favorites against the surprising Cardinals in an early season showdown in... Read more →

NetEnt is a well-known software provider of popular and reliable online casino games, including classic video slots with a stylish Scandinavian design. Therefore, every fourth online casino offers NetEnt products, which properly reflects its importance and scale in the gambling industry. Background Info The first five NetEnt casinos started their operation in 2000, and since then the number of such institutions has been growing rapidly. In 2005, NetEnt received a license from the Gambling Commission of Malta. This allowed the company to guarantee its customers the honesty and safety of its software. 2007 was a very important year for Net... Read more →

Norwescap’s Community Development program partners with the small business community to help benefit the public and downtown business district at the Phillipsburg Downtown Association (PDA) Fourth Annual Pork Roll Palooza. PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- September 23, 2021- It doesn’t matter what you call it, Pork Roll or Taylor Ham, this year you can decide for yourself at the Annual Pork Roll Palooza on Saturday, October 16th at Shappell Park in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, starting at 11 am. Be a part of this year’s festival and enjoy a fun and delicious afternoon, while supporting the small business community of the Phillipsburg area. The... Read more →

Salem County Fairgrounds, New Jersey; The 18th annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show will open to the public on Saturday, October 9 & Sunday, October 10, 2021. This two-day “Festival of Pumpkins” will be held at the Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Highway, Woodstown, New Jersey. The event has new show hours of Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday, 10am to 5pm. The South Jersey Pumpkin Show has become one of the best ways to welcome the autumn harvest with kids and parents alike. Festival goers visiting will enjoy pumpkin desserts, over 150 vendor booths, rows and rows of Craftsmen, Fall... Read more →

A FESTIVAL-STYLE EVENT CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES Saturday, Sept. 18 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 50+ arts organizations from across the region to participate, FREE performances and activities, and a FREE finale performance by The Philadelphia Orchestra mark the momentous occasion WHO: Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra WHAT: Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra welcome Philadelphians to celebrate a return to in-person arts through a FREE day-long celebration featuring spectacular festival-style performances, demonstrations, and giveaways. Taking place Saturday, September 18, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., this FREEgrand reopening event will take place under the... Read more →

Proprietors Park, King Street, Gloucester City, NJ (photo courtesy of South Jersey Adventures) ++++ JACK PYRAH MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK THIRD ANNUAL This run will honor the legendary Villanova coach and athlete Jack Pyrah. Don your best green running gear, Irish pride is encouraged but not required! The course is an approved 5k course. FEES: $15 Kids under 18 $25 Adults Packet Pick Up: Friday, September 17, 2021, 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm at the Highland Tavern, 308 Orlando Ave, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 or on race day. Trophies and prizes to the top three men and women overall, With CASH prizes... Read more →

Most people associate online casinos with slot games, and for a good reason. Namely, slots are the most popular online casino game and the most widespread one. It would be difficult to find an online casino that doesn’t feature dozens, or even hundreds, of online slots in its portfolio. But how did online slots come to be? We all know the story of the one-arm bandit, but what about the first online slot? Let’s dive deeper into the history of online slots and how they evolved to what we know today. Early History of Online Slots Sources say that the... Read more →

Technology is developing at a rate that will certainly help the world in various growing domains. This growth includes the different alterations and variations made in hardware and software. Though there are many disadvantages when technology is developed, there are some great perks too. When technology is taking many fields to places, so is the Internet and Social Media. The Internet is the central network of hundreds of countries and the network is growing far and wide every single day. On the other hand, while the internet provides you many great facilities, one of the greatest creations based on the... Read more →

Bruce (Sir Earl) Bowell passed suddenly on July 10, 2021. Born in Gloucester City, NJ but a resident of Twenty-nine Palms California since 2002. Bruce was the son of the late Charles and Marie Bowell. Beloved brother of Beverly Tofani, Charles III, Anna Bowell, and Michael Bowell; uncle to Angel, Vanessa, and Jeffery. Bruce was an amazing drummer, traveling the world, performing with many bands. He was a loyal friend. His wit and sarcasm were like no other. If you met Bruce and understood him, you were friends for life. He had a true love of life and lived it... Read more →

Before selecting the best casino software provider there are many things that you must keep in mind. Choosing the best casino software provider will determine the success of your enterprise. When you are starting an online Casino it is easy to make mistakes at the beginning. This is the whole point of business development. There are many pointers that you should follow to avoid any limitations in the process. The first thing is that you must pay attention to the price of the software. You must invest a little more for top notch quality casino software. Most often, inexpensive programs... Read more →

Celebrate Irish Culture at our 6th Annual Community Entertainment Event in Gloucester City SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 starting at 1 PM. The parade was postponed in March due to the pandemic. Celebrity Parade Marshall and MC Bob Kelly FOX 29 LIVE BROADCASTING at our PERFORMANCE GRANDSTAND In front of St. Mary Church, Monmouth and Atlantic Sts. Singer Timmy Kelly will perform "Danny Boy" Join the region’s greatest talent & entertainment as we commemorate Irish culture and celebrate the value of community! Hosted by Celebrity Parade Marshal Bob Kelly, everyone's favorite traffic guy from TV & radio, NJ Irish Society of... Read more →

T-Shirt Sponsors are still needed for the Hero to Hero annual event on Saturday, October 9, 2021. The deadline for submitting the information is September 10. And, don't forget to register to run or walk on that day. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK www.camdencountyhero.com Read more →

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin construction this week on several projects at Fort Delaware State Park that will improve visitor experience. All areas of the fort normally open to the public will remain open. The $3.7 million project, funded by multiple sources, includes the following enhancements at the fort: The tram path, which brings all visitors from the pier to the fort, will be stabilized and resurfaced. Trails between the restrooms, fort, barracks and heronry will be constructed with aggregates to be durable and prevent soggy shoes. The heronry observation platform will be rebuilt... Read more →

Featured Artist Open Mic Series. All Soul'd Out.... Where Soul Food Meets Food for your soul Location : Thomas Murphy's Pub, 157 South Burlington Street, Gloucester City, NJ Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Hosted by RonSyncere and Ray La' Mar, Live Music by The Sideby Sol Band, Full bar and Soulfood available on location Date and time Fri, Sep 24, 2021, 8:00 PM – Sat, Sep 25, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT Read more →

(LAS VEGAS) — The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2021 NFL season as the top-two betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVI and among the biggest favorites to win in Week 1, according to TheLines.com, which tracks odds in U.S. regulated sports betting markets. A consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, PointsBet, SugarHouse, and Unibet — place the reigning AFC champion Chiefs at +500 to win the Super Bowl, meaning bettors would win $500 for every $100 wagered. At individual sportsbooks, the Chiefs are being offered... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews QUICK THINKING BY EMPIRE DINER OWNER PREVENTS TRAGIC ENDING...(video) Dervis Akturk, owner of the Empire Diner, Brooklawn saved a man's life l who was choking on a piece of food according to 6ABC/Philadelphia. The incident happened last month. Akturk took immediate action when he noticed that one of his patrons was choking chicken Parmesan. “I was praying,’ Lord, God, please,'” said Actork. “But thank God for being in the right place and at the right time," Akturk said the diner is his whole world and all his customers are like family. “That day I... Read more →

Aug. 31, 2021 | BY Dave Vergun , DOD News Sports Heroes Who Served is a series that highlights the accomplishments of athletes who served in the U.S. military. Army Maj. Stephen C. Reich was the star baseball pitcher at Shepaug Valley High School in Washington, Connecticut. The left-hander led the varsity baseball team to a state championship in 1987 where he pitched and won the championship game. He led the team back to title contention in 1989. Coming out of high school, Reich was a highly touted pitching prospect, but he chose the military over professional baseball. Reich attended... Read more →