Patricia Sicilia
A Domestic Travel Featured Contributor, Patricia Sicilia's wordsmithing began at age 9 when, after reading a book way too old for her, she told her mother "I'm retiring to my boudoir." Freelancing for over 38 years, Patricia's print experience includes "Philadelphia Inquirer Sunday Magazine" and a stint as a stringer for her neighborhood paper. Her online articles specialize in travel, opinion, news analysis and commentary, politics and true crime. She also enjoys writing human interest, memoirs and humor. Patricia has been accepted into Demand Studios Travel Beta program and she is the Philadelphia Examiner for family friendly activities. She has a B.A., cum laude, in communications from Temple University. Patricia is also a breast cancer survivor and her story was featured on Yahoo Shine. Retired Legal Secretary, mother of one daughter, grandmother of three.
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Discover Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport MuseumPhiladelphia's Independence Seaport Museum is a fun and educational destination for the entire family.
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Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike Now Designated as a “Pike2Bike” Cyclist HavenThis is not the Halloween spook-infested kind of ghost road, but rather the ghosts of the past, and the folly that resulted in its abandonment.
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Halloween Storm Lays Snow on the PumpkinsSnow in the Northeast made Halloween seem like Christmas!
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Discover Amish Country on the Strasburg Rail RoadFor those of us lucky enough to live a 90-minute ride away, the Strasburg Railroad in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, is a frequent travel destination for weekend getaways, activity packed day-trips, or train rides through scenic Lancaster County.
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Hotels in the Historic District of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThere is no dearth of hotels in historical Philadelphia, with luxury and historic lodgings amongst sites prominent in the birth of our nation. -
Attractions in the White Mountains of Ossipee, New HampshireThe villages of Ossipee, New Hampshire, boast Victorian homes and historic storefronts housing antique shops, art galleries, museums and handicrafts stores -
The Solo Traveler's Guide to Pennsylvania's Elk CountryThe adventurous, nature loving solo traveler will revel in a weekend autumn trip to Benezette, Pennsylvania, where the largest elk herd east of the Mississippi wanders amongst Pennsylvania's most spectacular scenery. -
Casey Anthony Jurors' Names Should Not Be ReleasedAs angry as I am at the Anthony jury, who I think dropped the ball big time, I don't think their names should be released.Also published on:
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Casey Anthony Trial: Spectator Gives Prosecutor the Bird; Judge Perry Gives Him Six Days and $400 FineWhen will people learn not to screw around in Judge Belvin Perry's courtroom?
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Luigi's Ristorante in Dubois, Pennsylvania - Fantastico!Bearing out its fine reputation, when I told my cousin from St. Marys we planned to have dinner at an Italian place in Dubois, she said, "Oh, Luigi's?" -
Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident Caused by Cell Phone UsageCell phones have now proven to be deadly not only on land by vehicle drivers, but on the water as well.
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Philadelphia's 4th of July Welcome America Festival - Food, Fun, Fireworks!The Welcome America Festival is Philadelphia's biggest annual bash, beginning a week before Independence Day and culminating with a spectacular fireworks display on the Fourth. -
Casey Anthony Trial: Angry Judge Threatens Jose Baez with Sanctions, ContemptI find that Jose Baez, the attorney for Casey Anthony, keeps trying to get evidence in through the back door so as to avoid putting his client on the stand and continuously breaks the rules.
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History, Culture and Fun in Easton, PennsylvaniaEaston, Pennsylvania, is the gateway to the Pocono Mountains, sitting at the head of the scenic Delaware River Canal, which runs from Bristol to Easton. -
Attractions, Activities and Events in Wellsboro and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon AreaWellsboro is one of those little towns along scenic Route 6 in North Central Pennsylvania that transports visitors back to a simpler age. -
Phillygirl Goes to the Ball Game: This Week the Phillies' Hitters Pitched and the Pitchers Hit!A Humorous Digression of My Day at the Ballpark. -
Casey Anthony Trial: Defense Opening Statement -- Caylee Drowned in Family PoolGlued to truTV today, I watched as defense attorney Jose Baez gave his opening statement, laying out several bombshell allegations.
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Damning Opening Statement from Prosecutor in Casey Anthony TrialProsecutor Linda Drake Burdick delivered the prosecution's opening statement in the trial of Casey Anthony in the death of her daughter Caylee.
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Slideshow: Wellsboro and the Pine Creek Gorge area in North Central PennsylvaniaSee historic Wellsboro, the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon), and visitors enjoying train and canyon wagon rides. -
Attractions and Lodging in York, MaineYork, Maine, settled in 1641, is Maine's oldest town and the first chartered English city in North America -
Have Attorneys in Casey Anthony Trial Revealed Their Trial Strategy in Jury Questions?Attorneys n the Casey Anthony murder trial seemed to have tipped their hands with questions revealing how their prosecution or defense cases might proceed.
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Osama Bin Laden Dead After 10-Year WaitWhen news of the death of Osama bin Laden at the hands of U.S. forces reached the fans at Citizens Bank field in Philadelphia Sunday night, the perplexed Phillies and Mets players continued the game as the crowd chanted "USA! USA!" for over an inning.Also published on:
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding PartyThe royal couple's wedding party was made up of relatives and godchildren, royals and commoners -
An American Take on the Royal WeddingIn July, 1981, when Prince Charles married Princess Diana, I was planning my own October wedding. I got up at 4 a.m. to watch, and marched into work that day announcing "Trumpets! I must have trumpets!" -
Lodgings Near Woodstock in Bethel, New YorkBethel, New York, is best known as the site of the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a performance center and museum located at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival. -
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska: Sights and ActivitiesGlacier Bay National Park in Alaska boasts snow-capped mountains, fjords, glaciers and freshwater streams. -
Cabin Rentals in Tennessee State ParksTennessee State Parks offer a range of budget-friendly cabins, "fully-equipped to set up housekeeping." -
Drug Addiction in AmericaWhen I was a kid, my mother would announce, "Don't make any plans for Saturday, we're having miracle day."
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Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79ABC News reports that legendary violet-eyed actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at age 79 of congestive heart failure. -
Northern Pacific Coast LighthousesThe Northern Pacific's extremely rocky coastline has proven hazardous to sailors for centuries, and lighthouses were depended upon for survival. -
Visit the Victorian Seaport of Eureka, CaliforniaOur trip up the Northern California Coast on Route 1 was a bucket list trip that did not disappoint. -
Philadelphia International Flower Show, March 6-13, 2011The Philadelphia International Flower Show always comes at just the right time, with a welcome escape from the blustery, snowy winter. -
Dispelling Some Reagan MythsMy recent Yahoo! News article, "Reagan's '80s Brought Worries Equal to Obama's Present," spawned many comments raising questions about issues I left out, due to space restrictions. -
Irish Pubs in PhiladelphiaSwing a leprechaun in Philly and it won't take very long to hit an Irish pub.
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The Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa in the Heart of California Wine CountryLocated in the heart of California's Sonoma Valley wine country, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is listed in Conde Nast Magazine as one of the top 100 golf resorts worldwide. -
Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, CaliforniaDo you prefer to spend your vacations on manicured greens, getting fit or being pampered, or teasing your palate with the "fruit of the vine?" -
MSNBC Fires Keith OlbermannDelighting the far right, Fixed News and Bob Cox of Olbermann Watch, Keith Olbermann signed off for the last time on Friday, January 21st, making a heartfelt statement about his tenure, thanking a list of people, and reading a James Thurber short story. -
A "Loose" Woman Decides It's Time to Get DecentOn a bright, sunny October Sunday in 1981, my husband and I were tooling along the Delaware River Scenic Drive on our way to our Pocono hideaway for our honeymoon. -
Slideshow: Aftermath of Gas Explosion in PhiladelphiaThese are pictures I took the day after a gas explosion rocked my old neighborhood of Tacony, killing one gas company worker and demolishing two buildings. -
Gas Explosion Rocks Northeast Philadelphia NeighborhoodTuesday night around 8:15, I was standing outside a church in Northeast Philadelphia after meeting with a group of friends, when a few police cars started tearing down Tyson Avenue towards Torresdale Avenue. -
Visit Philadelphia for the Chinese New YearCelebrate the Chinese New Year in Philadelphia with cultural events and exhibitions, parades, sumptuous banquets and Chinatown tours. -
Arizona Shooting Victim Had Ties to PhiladelphiaAs shocking as the news out of Arizona was yesterday, Philadelphians got another shock when they learned that Christina Green, the nine-year-old killed in the rampage, was the granddaughter of former Phillies pitcher and manager Dallas Green.
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Six-Year-Old Back Seat Driver Rats Out ParentsBeing stopped by a cop is always embarrassing, but even more so when your kid contradicts you! -
Visit the Cape Henry Lighthouses in Virginia Beach, VirginiaThe Old Cape Henry and New Cape Henry Lighthouses stand at the juncture of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, on what is now the Fort Story military base at Virginia Beach -
Visit Chincoteague Island in VirginiaIf you are looking for a quiet, laid-back vacation destination by the sea, look no farther than Chincoteague in Virginia. -
Slideshow of Chincoteague Island in VirginiaIn July of 2007, hubby and I took a four day respite to Chincoteague Island. -
Family Activities in Erie, PennsylvaniaThere's no reason to be bored in Erie, Pennsylvania. Read on for great family activities! -
An Exercise Plan Gone Terribly Wrong!Some years ago in my mid-20s, I ran with a bunch of girls who, once a month or so, would abandon our men and children, pile into my friend Linda's van and set out on excursions. -
Cliff Lee Returns to Philadelphia Phillies!(Yippee! Yahoo! Woo-Hoo! Doing somersaults across room!) Cliff Lee is coming back home to the Phillies! -
Christmas Traditions, Crafts, Memoirs, Cookie Recipes, Gift IdeasI learned a new ethnic tradition when I married a first generation Italian. -
Elizabeth Edwards DiesElizabeth Edwards, estranged wife of Sen. John Edwards, former Democratic vice presidential nominee and presidential candidate, died on Tuesday at age 61 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina -
Waldameer Amusement and Water Park in Erie, PennsylvaniaAn Erie tradition and family-owned enterprise, Waldameer has been an amusement site for 114 years. -
Visit Presque Isle and Three Historic Lighthouses in Erie, PennsylvaniaSince my daughter moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, we have made the eight hour drive from Philadelphia at least twice a year. -
Greet 2011 in Philadelphia at the Most Popular New Year's Eve Events in TownThe City of Brotherly Love lights up on New Year's Eve, with Gala Parties, Dinner Cruises on the Delaware, an overnight family encampment on the Battleship New Jersey and "Countdown To Noon" at the Children's Museum. -
Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PennsylvaniaAccording to a legend passed down by the Erie Indians, Presque Isle was formed when the Great Spirit Manitou stretched his left arm into the sea to protect them from a terrible storm
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Historical Lake Erie Lighthouses at Erie, PennsylvaniaLighthouses in Pennsylvania? Really? -
Slideshow: Route 322, Harrisburg Statue of LibertyRoute 322, Harrisburg Statue of Liberty, Pennsylvania, -
Slideshow: R. Dudley Tonkin Raftsmen Memorial Timber DamR. Dudley Tonkin Raftsmen Memorial Timber Dam -
Slideshow: Clearfield County Historical Society and Bigler HouseShots of Clearfield County Historical Society and Bigler House -
All Good Things Must Come to an EndI awoke Thursday with that sinking, "oh darn, it's our last day" feeling.
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Erie County MuseumsErie County, Pennsylvania, is located on the shores of Lake Erie, forming the far northwest corner of the Commonwealth -
Shannon Tavarez, Young "Lion King" Actress, DiesAmid my search for election results, I came across the heartbreaking announcement news that 11-year-old Shannon Tavarez, a young soprano who made her Broadway debut as Young Nala in the Lion King, died
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Jon Stewart's Sanity Rally a Success --To those that are buying media reports that the only people who attended the Rally to Restore Sanity were college kids on pot picnics and people under 35, Jeff Jarvis was not the only exception to the rule.
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Halloween HeatThe sun was a fireball in the sky again. It seemed like an eternity since it had rained.
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Do We Really Want the Balance of Power in Our Government in the Hands of These Tea Party People?Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post suggests that Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are "late to the party with their "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear," suggesting that the Tea Party "has been Comedy Central all along."
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The Alleged Obama "Crotch Salute"Some people are just so willing to believe the worst of President Obama because they vehemently disagree with his policies. -
Slideshow: Jamestown, Lucille Ball's Hometown and GravesiteSeeing Lucy's grave was on my husband's "bucket list." -
"Ron Loves Lucy!" -- Jamestown, NY, Lucille Ball's Hometown and GravesiteOur marriage has a dark secret -- my husband is in love with another woman. -
Exploring the Trails of Parker Dam State ParkTuesday dawned warm and bright and since it was supposed to rain Wednesday, we took advantage of the sunshine to do some hiking and exploring within the park. -
Slideshow: Lumber Camp and Tornado Alley at Parker Dam State ParkCCC Lumber Camp, Classroom Cabin, Memorial Forest -
Slideshow: Log Slide Display at Parker Dam State ParkThe Quehanna Trailhead led to a pictoral history and reproduction of a Log Slide used in the 1860s by lumberman Robert Parker when the original Parker Dam was a "splash dam." -
Slideshow: Beaver Dams at Parker Dam State ParkA hike on a warm, autumn day on Parker Dam's Beaver Dam Trail led us through a magical forest and to a few beaver dams but, alas, no beaver. -
"Terror Trail" (or "Ron and Pat Ride Again"), in Search of the Tom Mix HomesteadTom Mix, dubbed the "King of Cowboys" when John Wayne was still in short pants, was born in Mix Run, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. -
Slideshow: Tom Mix Homestead in Driftwood, PennsylvaniaTom Mix, dubbed the "King of Cowboys" when John Wayne was still in short pants, was born in Mix Run, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. These are shots of what is left of his birthplace on Mix Run, Pennsylvania. -
New Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, Pa; Elk County Catholic High School Invades Parker Dam State ParkFriday night, we had gone up to Benezette for an evening elk hunt, and so I was shocked when hubby woke me at 5:15 the next morning for a dawn hunt! -
Slideshow: Pennsylvania Elk, Parker Dam State ParkElk, Elk Center, Exploring Parker Dam State Park, Picnic by the Susquehanna -
Old Cars and Dead Animals at the Grice Clearfield Community Museum, Death Defying Scavenger Hunt and that Blasted Gully!Rain beat on the roof all night, and trekking to the bathroom was a drenching experience. -
Slideshow: Backwoods, Backroads, Backwaters Photo Scavenger HuntAt a convenience store, I found Clearfield County's tourism magazine, "Backwoods, Backroads and Backwaters," which was sponsoring a photo scavenger hunt contest. Entrants had to take a photo of themselves at featured spots. -
After 69 Days, 33 Miners Rescued in ChileOn August 5th, 700,000 tons of rock collapsed in a gold and silver mine in Chile, trapping 33 miners who were fortunately able to reach a safe area.
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Elk Country Visitor Center Opens in Benezette, PennsylvaniaOn our autumn trip to the Pennsylvania Elk Range, my husband and I were surprised and delighted to discover that, since our last visit in 2008, an elk watching and conservation center had opened in Elk County. -
John Street Attacks Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter in Revival of FeudThe recent PHA scandal has revved up the festering feud between Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter and former mayor and self-appointed PHA Board president, John Street. -
Visit the Grice Clearfield Community Museum in PennsylvaniaIn 1994, Scoot and Janet Grice constructed and donated the Grice Clearfield Community Museum at 4th and Pine Streets in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. -
Phillies Pitcher Roy Halladay Pitches Historic No-HitterOkay, so I don't sit breathless in front of the TV all summer glued to every Phillies game. -
Slideshow: Grice Clearfield Community Museum in Clearfield, PennsylvaniaIt's hard to say -- is this a museum, or a giant "man cave!"? See accompanying article, Visit the Grice Clearfield Community Museum -
Settling into Our Parker Dam Cabin. ("Oh, Man! I Forgot the Corn Muffins!)We awoke Thursday to the pounding of rain on the roof and raw, bone chilling temperatures. -
Eddie Polec: Two More of His Killers to Be FreedOne November evening in 1994, I was sitting on the back steps of my Fox Chase home, when I heard a commotion a block away on the 7900 block of Oxford Avenue.
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Dr. Robert Edwards, in Vitro Pioneer, Receives Nobel Prize for "Test Tube Baby" ResearchDr. Robert Edwards put aside criticism that his research into creating embryos in a lab was akin to creating Frankenstein's monster,
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month, First-Person StoryFor a long time I was in denial about my breast cancer, acted like it never happened. -
Long Island Lolita, Amy Fisher, Goes PornWhat!? A 36-year-old married mother of three decides that porn movies are the best way to make a living and capitalize on her former status as a teenage home wrecker and attempted murderess, and her husband is "proud?" -
Autumn Odyssey to Pennsylvania's Parker Dam State ParkDespite our miserable experience last year where it rained 11 out of 14 days and I was rushed to the hospital with cellulitis and Ron fell over a rock and really racked up his leg -
Slideshow: Parker Dam State Park CabinAccompanying Chapter One of Autumn Odyssey to Parker Dam State Park -
The Valley Grille in Weedville, PennsylvaniaWhen we arrived at our cabin in Parker Dam State Park in Northwestern Pennsylvania in late afternoon, we were exhausted from driving all day, starving, and all our food was frozen. -
Vacationing at Parker Dam State Park in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Wilds RegionWe just returned from our third trip to Pennsylvania's Parker Dam State Park, and it never disappoints.
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Philadelphia PHA Carl Greene Sex Scandal -- Which Mayor is to Blame?The heat waves that battered Philadelphia in July were nothing compared to the sex scandal that heated up in August and resulted in the firing of Carl R. Greene,Also published on:
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October to December Festivals in Southeastern PennsylvaniaJust because summer's over, doesn't mean the fun is! -
911 First Anniversary Memorial in Coudersport, PennsylvaniaOur truck broke down in Coudersport, Pa., on September 11, 2002, and I found myself taking part in their Memorial Service for the first anniversary of the 911 attacks. -
Reflections on 911 - Nine Years LaterI found myself up until 3 a.m. this morning, viewing videos of 911, after reading an AC article by theBarefoot.
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Fall Festivals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, September, 2010Take to the roads of Southeastern Pennsylvania this autumn for festivals that celebrate those sunny, crisp days made golden with flaming foliage, fields laden with ripe pumpkins and trees heavy with juicy red apples. -
Dr. Frank Ryan, Celebrity Plastic Surgeon, Dies when Car Goes Over Cliff"Plastic surgeon to the stars" Dr. Frank Ryan, 50, died when his car went off a cliff on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu Monday afternoon, August 16th.
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2010 Fall Festivals in Northeastern PennsylvaniaJust because summer is ending, don't think you can't still have fun in Pennsylvania! Autumn in Northeastern Pennsylvania is packed full of festivals to keep you busy on those crisp, sunny weekends. -
Michelle Obama Attacked for Trip to SpainFirst Lady Michelle Obama is being called a "modern-day Marie Antoinette" for taking a four-day trip to Spain with her daughter by Andrea Tantaos of the New York Daily News.
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The Philadelphia Folk FestivalThe Philadelphia area's own little Woodstock, the 49th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, begins on Thursday, August 19th and runs through Monday, August 23rd. -
"Craigslist Killer," Philip Markoff, Commits Suicide in JailOn what would have been the day after his first wedding anniversary, Philip Markoff, a/ka the "Craigslist Killer," committed suicide in the Nashua Street Jail in Boston where he was awaiting trial.
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Philadelphia Mayor Calls for End to DROP ProgramLast week, Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter announced his intention to send legislation to City Council to end the controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), stating that the City could no longer afford it.
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Train Rides, Railroad Exhibits and Train Shops in Jim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaThe historic village of Jim Thorpe in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania has become a draw for railroad buffs with the creation of the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. -
Bed and Breakfasts in in Jim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaIf you're planning a trip to the Victorian paradise of Jim Thorpe in Northeastern Pennsylvania, consider staying at a Bed and Breakfast. -
Historical Sites in Jim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaFounded in 1818 by the Lehigh Coal Company as Mauch Chunk (Leni Lenape for "Bear Mountain"), and renamed in 1954, Jim Thorpe is a Victorian paradise in Carbon County, Northeastern Pennsylvania. -
Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaThe Old Jail in Jim Thorpe is rich in history, and is now a museum which offers daily tours of its gallows and dungeons. -
Asa Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania - Interior ShotsI finally learned how to scan photos, and was delighted to find these old photos of the interior of the Asa Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in a photo album of mine from 1990! -
Dining Spots for Travelers in Margate, New JerseyOriginally known as South Atlantic City, Margate City's growth was spurred in 1881 when the railroad came through and "Lucy the Elephant," a restaurant-hotel, was built. -
Philadelphia Duck Boat Crash: Tugboat Pilot Refuses to Talk to Investigators, Takes the FifthThe mate who was piloting the tugboat involved in last week's fatal '˜Ride the Ducks' boat crash refused to talk to NTSB investigators who attempted to interview him this weekend, exercising his Fifth Amendment rights. -
Duck Boat Crash - NTSB Interviews Reveal Calls for Help and Alarm Attempts FailedThe crew of the ill-fated Duck Boat that was hit by a barge on Wednesday in Philadelphia desperately attempted to send an SOS and sound an airhorn, but the calls went unheeded and the airhorn failed.
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Ride the Ducks Crash: Second Body and Duck Boat Pulled from Delaware RiverA second body was recovered from the Delaware River Friday afternoon after salvage crews pulled up the duck boat that was hit by a barge and sunk on Wednesday.
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Duck Boat Tour Passengers Describe Crash and Sinking in Delaware RiverKevin Grace, 50, and his friend Alysia Petchulat, 31, thought Philadelphia would be a wonderful learning experience for their respective nine-year-olds, Ruby Grace and Cole Petchulat.
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Body of Philadelphia Duck Boat Crash Victim Recovered from Delaware River; Second Body SpottedChannel Six Action News reported this morning that the body of 16-year-old Dora Schwendtner, one of two missing passengers from Wednesday's Duck Boat crash in Philadelphia, was discovered by a fishing boat near the Walt Whitman Bridge
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Update: Sunken "Duck Boat" Found in Delaware; Two Still MissingFour hours after an amphibious "Duck Boat" filled with a group of tourists was hit by a barge and sank, it was found under 40 to 50 feet of water.
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Philadelphia "Duck Boat" Hit by Barge in Delaware River, Reportedly Breaks in Half and Sinks with 37 AboardWhat was supposed to be a pleasant day of sightseeing in Philadelphia turned into disaster today when a "Ride the Ducks" amphibious tourist boat was hit by a barge in the Delaware River, breaking it in half with 35 passengers and 2 crew members on board.
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4th of July Fireworks in Philadelphia Area for 2010The Fireworks in Philadelphia will go on this year, not only downtown at the Welcome America Festival, but in the neighborhoods, now that the city has backed down on their demand for police and cleanup costs for parades and community activities. -
Michael Jackson's Children, a Year After His DeathIt's been a year since the death of pop icon Michael Jackson left his three children, Prince Michael, now 13, Paris, 12, and Prince Michael II aka Blanket, 8, orphans.
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Psychological Toll of BP Oil Spill on Gulf Coast ResidentsLast week, Gulf Coast residents were devastated by the suicide death of one of their own, Charter Boat Captain William Allen "Rookie" Kruse.
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BP Oil Spill: Gulf Coast Charter Boat Captain Commits SuicideThe psychological toll of the Deepwater Horizon spill came to a heartbreaking head last week when charter boat captain William Allen "Rookie" Kruse, 55, took his own life.
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Camden, Maine, the Jewel of the Maine CoastSome years back, my husband and I stumbled into Camden, Maine, during their Fall arts festival. -
Texas Rep. Joe Barton Apologizes to BP!Whether or not you agree on who's to blame for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the republican reaction leaves no doubt that they think protecting the assets of BP is more important than restoring the livelihood of the people who depend on the Gulf. -
Visit Historical Philadelphia in the SummerHow best to celebrate the Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence than to travel where it happened, the City of Philadelphia.
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Danieal Kelly: Two More Social Workers Sentenced in Fraud-Related ChargesIgnoring the five to seven year guidelines, U.S. District Court Judge Stewart Dalzell sentenced two more social workers in the Multiethnic Behavioral Health Services fraud case.
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Visit Seneca Falls, New York, Gateway to the Finger Lakes, Birthplace of Women's Rights MovementThe village of Seneca Falls in upstate New York, reputedly the model for the town in Frank Capra's classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," consists of a quaint village main street, the Cayuga-Seneca Canal harbor and historic homes and neighborhoods. -
Joran Van Der Sloot Confesses to Murder in Peru, Attorney Wants Confession Thrown Out; FBI Denies Providing Money in StingAttorney Maximo Altez, who is representing Joran Van der Sloot in the murder of Stephany Flores, 21, in Peru, announced his intention to challenge van der Sloot's confession -
Danieal Kelly: Social Workers Sentenced to Maximum TermsAfter being found guilty in Federal Court of conspiracy, multiple counts of health care fraud, lying to federal agents and wire fraud stemming from the death of 14-year-old Danieal Kelly,
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Accidental Tourist: The Seneca Lake Wine RegionLast fall, these "accidental tourists" motored the perimeter of the Finger Lakes, west via Rte. 20, and south via Rte. 14, and were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. -
Joran Van Der Sloot, Chief Suspect in Natalee Holloway's Disappearance, Confesses to Murder of Woman in PeruFive years ago, American teenager Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba while on a high school graduation trip, and Joran Van Der Sloot was the main suspect.
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Guy Heinze, Jr. Appears at Pretrial Proceedings in Georgia Trailer Park MassacreLast August 29th, Brunswick, Georgia, was rocked with the news of the murders of eight people in a mobile home while they slept, and the arrest a week later of 22-year-old Guy Heinze, Jr., the son of one of the victims.
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Philadelphia Flyers Take Montreal Canadiens in 5. Advance to Stanley Cup Finals!Woohoo!! (Banging pots together!) Yahoo!! (Can't hurt to play up to the new boss). WE'RE IN! Ole Ole! Ole, Ole! -
The YardThe Yard languished, untended, yearning for the healing touch of the "keepers," the gentle-couple who, a over half a century before, emerged from the new home it surrounded and began an annual ritual of planting, seeding, pruning and weeding.
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Boyne Falls, Michigan, a Vacation ParadiseTucked in a corner of Northern Michigan, the Boyne Falls area boasts a world-class resort, water parks, world-class golf courses, and charming small town activities.
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Top Three Bars in PhiladelphiaTwo of my favorite Philadelphia bars are over a century old, and just entering them transports you back to the rich history of Philadelphia.
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Visit the Historic Town of Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaOn a sunny, warm Easter morning, my husband and I headed for Gettysburg, escaping one civil war battleground" (a holiday day family dinner) and visiting another. -
Visit the Gettysburg National Military ParkOn a sunny Easter morning, we drove to Gettysburg and explored the Battlefield. -
Slideshow: Miscellaneous Photos at Gettysburg BattlefieldOn our trip to Gettysburg on Easter, we took these photos at the Battlefield. -
Slideshow: Devil's Den at the Gettysburg BattlefieldHere are some photos I took on Easter at the Gettysburg Battlefield, of Devils Den. -
Slideshow: Gettysburg Battlefield MonumentsWe visited Gettysburg on Easter, these are the photos I took at the Battlefield of some of the Monuments.
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Slideshow of the Town of GettysburgWe visited the Historic town of Gettysburg, following the trail of the battle, Lincoln's steps and snapping pictures of bullet riddled buildings. -
Top 3 Burger Joints in PhiladelphiaA 50s nostalgia diner, a typical Philly neighborhood corner bar and a gourmet tavern in downtown Philadelphia all have one thing in common - great burgers. -
Happy Easter! My Homemade Easter EggsChocolate, chocolate everywhere -- on the floor, on the table, on the walls, on the frig, on every doorknob and cabinet handle. And if you left a piece of clothing in the kitchen, well, shame on you. -
Trenton Teen Prostitutes Seven-year-old StepsisterIn what can only be deemed despicable, a 15-year-old Trenton girl took her seven-year-old stepsister to a party, where the younger girl was gang raped by seven men and boys while the sister watched and collected money from the rapists.
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History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, 1943-1954What would Women's History Month and the beginning of baseball season be without discussing the All American Girls Professional Baseball League? -
2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DCThe National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. commemorates the gift of the delicate pink and white trees from Japan in 1912. -
Philadelphia City Council Approves Changes to "DROP" ProgramPhiladelphia City Council this week approved legislation that would exclude elected officials from taking part in the city's Deferred Retirement Option Plan, or DROP -
Easter Church Services in PhiladelphiaWhile every neighborhood church will be holding Easter Services, here are some notable historic locations to celebrate Easter in Philadelphia. -
Where to Visit the Easter Bunny in Philadelphia AreaHave lunch, pose for a photo, take high tea or ride the rails with the Easter Bunny in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. -
Philadelphia Targets Costs of Parades and FestivalsIn the continuing battle to shore up Philadelphia's ailing budget, parades were one of the first things Mayor Michael Nutter targeted in the fall of 2008. -
Philadelphia's Clerk of Quarter Sessions Vivian T. Miller ResignsJust halfway through her term, Vivian T. Miller is stepping down from her position as Clerk of Quarter Sessions after an Inquirer story last year revealed irregularities and mismanagement.
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Easter Egg Hunts in Philadelphia AreaAlong with hunting for Easter Eggs, these venues variously offer breakfast or lunch with the Easter Bunny, activities and free gifts and prizes, and demonstrations on the art of egg decorating. -
Easter Events and Celebrations in the Philadelphia AreaThe delivery of colorful eggs and chocolate goodies isn't the only anticipated Easter event in Philadelphia -
Philadelphia Mayor Proposes Soft Drink Tax and Trash Collection FeesPhiladelphia, like most urban centers, has had a cash flow problem the past couple years
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Danieal Kelly: MultiEthnic Social Workers Found Guilty in Federal Court of FraudAfter a month-long trial and two days of deliberations, four former employees of MultiEthnic Behavioral Health, Inc. were found guilty
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Danieal Kelly: Closing Arguments Presented in Trial of Social Workers; Case Goes to JuryClosing arguments were presented in the trial of four MultiEthnic Behavior Health, Inc. social workers stemming from the death of 14-year-old Danieal Kelly in 2006.
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It's Snowing in Philly Again! Fourth Snowstorm of Season Dumps 6-10 Inches in Philadelphia AreaThe snide emails started arriving yesterday afternoon from my snow-hating friend Linda-- "Are you happy now?" She might want to be nicer to me, I AM babysitting her grandson. -
2010 Olympics: Kim Yu-Na Wins Gold Medal in Ladies Figure Skating, Mao Asada Takes Silver, Joannie Rochette Takes BronzeKim Yu-Na won the gold medal in ladies figure skating, South Korea's first ever figure skating medal.
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2010 Olympics: South Korea's Kim Yu-Na Takes Lead in Ladies Short Program; US Skaters Rachel Flatt and Mirai Nagasu in Fifth and Sixth PlaceAs expected, South Korea's Kim Yu-Na took the lead in the 2010 Olympic Ladies Short Program, with Japan's Mao Asada in second, and Canada's Joannie Rochette skating through her grief into third.
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Handball Champ of the NeighborhoodMy biggest sports moment is all wrapped up with adolescent puppy love.
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Canadian Ice Dancers Virtue and Moir Win the Gold at 2010 Vancouver Olympics; Americans Davis and White Take SilverThe 2010 Olympic Ice dancing saw two North American teams on the podium -
We Die by the Pen Welcomes Tony PayneShelly Barclay, Khalia Bentson, Linda Louise Johnson, John Myers, Dan Reveal and Patricia Sicilia are now in third place in their group in Han Van Meegerin's "Rush to April 2010" race.
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2010 Vancouver Olympics: Ladies Figure Skating PreviewYou would think it would be disconcerting to the USA's Olympic Ladies Figure Skating contingent to be counted out as medal contenders, but their lack of "cred" doesn't seem to bother them much -
2010 Olympics Ice Dancing: Free Dance PreviewThe Olympic Free Dance will contest tonight, with Canada's Virtue and Moir presently in first place, with USA's Davis and White in second and Russians Domnina and Shabalin in third
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Canadians Virtue and Moir Take Lead in Olympic Ice Dancing; USA's Davis and White in SecondThe theme of the 2010 Olympic original dance this year was Country/Folk, and we were treated to Flamencos, Tarantellas, Can-Cans, Indian, aboriginal and Moldavian folk dances.
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2010 Olympics: Plushenko Takes Silver, Complains He was Robbed. Hey, Geni, Lysacek Don't Need No Steekin' Quad! He Can Skate!2010 Olympic silver medallist Evgeni Plushenko showed his disdain for all things Olympic by taking a "short cut" to the silver medallist podium across the platform reserved for gold medallist Evan Lysacek. -
Danieal Kelly Case: Graphic Testimony in Health Care Fraud Case Against MultiEthnic Social WorkersGraphic testimony and photographs were presented in the continuing health care fraud case of four MultiEthnic Behavior Heath, Inc. employees, stemming from the death of Danieal Kelly.
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Death of Danieal Kelly: Social Worker in Health Care Fraud Case "Unsurprised" at News of DeathManuelita Buenaflor, the social-service administrator and "quality assurance" director at Multiethnic Behavior Health Inc, cried as she testified, "In my heart, I said it was just a matter of time before this would happen.
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Russians Domnina and Shabalin Take Lead in Ice Dancing Compulsories, Canada's Virtue and Moir in Second, U.S. Davis and White in ThirdThe Ice dancers all knew they needed a 40 or better to get them up in the compulsory standings, where all the dancers performed the Tango. -
2010 Olympic Ice Dancing PreviewIce Dancing has only been an Olympic sport since 1976 and is still fighting for recognition as a legitimate sport. -
Lysacek Wins 2010 Olympic Gold in Men's Figure SkatingEvan Lysacek proved that it's all in the quality of the elements!
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2010 Olympics TriviaOLYMPIC TRIVIA -
Russian Skater Evgeni Plushenko Leads 2010 Men's Olympic Skating After Short Program, American Evan Lysacek on His Heels in SecondEvgeni Plushenko, 26, the reigning gold medallist, came out of retirement because he missed competing. -
Philadelphia Presents the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower ShowThe Philadelphia International Flower Show is the oldest and largest indoor flower show in the world and draws over 250,000 people every year. -
China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo Take Gold in Olympic Pairs SkatingAfter 18 years of skating together, China's husband and wife team of Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo achieved their dream of Olympic gold with an emotional and dramatic free skate program. -
2010 Olympic Figure Skating Schedule and List of American SkatersWhile I do enjoy the skiing, speed skating, luging, bobsledding and other Olympic events, my heart is in the Figure Skating and Ice Dancing.
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China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo in First Place After Olympic Skating Pairs Short ProgramUsually, skating first in a competition is the kiss of death for any competitor.
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100,000 Condoms to Be Distributed at 2010 Winter Olympics in VancouverOkay, you've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on coaches and training facilities because your child wants to be an Olympic athlete.
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U.S. Olympic Ice Skaters Tanith Belbin and Johnny Weir Sharing Olympic Village QuartersOlympic ice skaters Tanith Belbin, Johnny Weir and Evan Lysacek all requested single rooms in the Olympic Village, but were told it was all full up but for one single room and one two-bedroom suite.
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Doctor Testifies Danieal Kelly's Wounds Were "Multiple" and "Severe"MultiEthnic Caseworker Julius Juma Murray was supposed to be making twice-weekly visits to Danieal Kelly's home to check on the condition of the 14-year-with cerebral palsy.
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The 2010 Winter Olympic Medals DesignMore than a lot of thought went into the design of the 2010 Winter Olympic medals, in an attempt to merge Olympic achievement with native traditions and Canadian landscapes and oceans. -
Winter Olympians from the Philadelphia AreaOlympic Speed-Skater Allison Baver, Olympic Skeleton Racer Eric Bernotas and Olympic Hockey Player Bobby Ryan all have roots in the Philadelphia area.
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Philadelphia Area Olympic Ice SkatersFigure Skater Johnny Weir was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, and Ice Dancing Partners Ben Agosto and Tanith Belbin recently moved their training location to Aston, Pennsylvania. -
Trading UpMe first husband by name of McCann
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Tips to Save Money While on the Road"Taking to the road" is an exciting way to "see the USA in your Chevrolet," or whatever vehicle you set out in. -
Second Blizzard in Three Days Slams PhiladelphiaFor the second time in three days, Philadelphia was hit with a major snowstorm. In my younger, wilder misspent youth, today would have been one of those days I stuck a bottle of champagne in the snow outside. Today I settled for some sparkling cider. -
Blizzard Hits Philadelphia - Slideshow of Fox Chase NeighborhoodSchools, government offices closed, buses not running, Turnpike and other major roads shut down. Happy Birthday to ME! -
Danieal Kelly Case: Ex-Case Workers Admit to Forgery and Faking DocumentsThe trial of four former employees of the now-defunct MultiEthnic Behavioral Health, Inc. continued this week.
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Pennsylvania Congressional Representative John Murtha Dies at Age 77Pennsylvanians were shocked to hear of the death of congressional representative John P. Murtha yesterday.
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Danieal Kelly: Trial of Social Workers ContinuesFour former employees of the now-defunct MultiEthnic Behavioral Health, Inc., are on trial in federal court on charges of health-care and wire fraud,conspiracy and lying to the grand jury and federal agents.
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Huge Snowstorm Hits Mid-Atlantic States: Philadelphia Digs OutFebruary 6, 2010: I opened my door to a winter wonderland this morning, and as I stepped out to marvel in the beauty, I slid down four steps and twisted my ankle. So much for the artistry of winter. -
Danieal Kelly Case: Trial Begins for Social WorkersOn February 2, 2010, four former employees of now-defunct MultiEthnic Behavioral Health, Inc., went on trial in federal court on charges of wire fraud, health-care fraud, conspiracy, lying to the grand jury and lying to federal agents.
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Love Poem for Valentine's DayLove Poem for Valentine's Day -
Chinese New Year Parade in Philadelphia: AddendumDue to haggling with the City of Philadelphia over clean up and police fees, the Chinese New Year Parade plans were only recently confirmed. -
Haitian Relief Efforts in PhiladelphiaThe following Philadelphia organizations are accepting donations through their websites, and several hotel chains are permitting members of their rewards clubs to donate their reward points toward their Haitian relief efforts.
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Romantic Restaurants in PhiladelphiaThere is no dearth of romantic restaurants in Philadelphia. -
Philadelphia Area Agencies Raising Money for Haitian Relief EffortsThe Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia's (HPP) Earthquake Relief Response has already left on its first mission to Haiti. -
We Die by the Pen Not Dead Yet!Shelly Barclay, Khalia Bentson, Linda Louise Johnson, John Myers, Dan Reveal and Patricia Sicilia introduced themselves last month as "We Die by the Pen" -
Chinese New Year Events in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia's Chinatown comes during Chinese New Year as dragons are paraded through the streets and firecrackers disturb the workday ennui. -
Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts for Your WifeSo, you're just about to crack open a beer and settle down to enjoy the Super Bowl when you realize that Valentine's Day is two weeks away and you have nothing for your wife!
