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House Votes For 'Taylor Swift Era' In Pennsylvania In 2023 House Votes For 'Taylor Swift Era' In Pennsylvania In 2023
House Votes For 'Taylor Swift Era' In Pennsylvania In 2023 It's official — 2023 is the era of Taylor Swift.  That's according to a recently passed resolution from the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, which lauds the Berks County native as having "transcended the role of pop star." The resolution cleared the House by three votes on Wednesday, Dec. 13, the singer's 34th birthday.  The resolution "celebrat(es) Ms. Swift's recent selection as TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year" and recognizes "her positive impact on Pennsylvania's economy, voter registration numbers, consumer protections, and pro-labor practic…

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by Mac Bullock
Alexandria
News
RBG's Iconic Pegasus Collar Auctioned Off In Alexandria RBG's Iconic Pegasus Collar Auctioned Off In Alexandria
RBG's Iconic Pegasus Collar Auctioned Off In Alexandria One of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's favorite pieces of jewelry is being auctioned off by a Northern Virginia auction house. RBG's iconic Pegasus collar will hit the auction block in September. Ginsburg, who changed the course of history for women’s rights and gender equality, famously became known for her iconic collars and jabots worn on the bench. For the Justice, each had a powerful coded message coupled with a fashion statement. The Pegasus limited edition silver metallic bib by Stella & Dot was one of RBG's favorite collars evoking power and strength with t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Essex NJ
Lifestyle
These NJ Natives Made Time's Annual Time100 List These NJ Natives Made Time's Annual Time100 List
These NJ Natives Made Time's Annual Time100 List Michael B. Jordan is one of the most 100 influential people in 2023. If not the most. The Newark native stands at the tippity top of Time Magazine's annual Time100 list, unveiled Thursday, April 13. Jordan, who recently made his directorial debut with "Creed III," is one of four people that will grace different covers worldwide. Director Ryan Coogler, a frequent collaborator with Jordan, wrote an essay celebrating the actor's recent transition into directing. Jordan is not the only Garden State native to make the list. Author Judy Blume, a native of Elizabeth, actress/sing…

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by Sam Barron
Adams
Lifestyle
One Of 'The World's Most Stolen Signs' Taken Again, Pennsylvania State Police Say One Of 'The World's Most Stolen Signs' Taken Again, Pennsylvania State Police Say
One Of 'The World's Most Stolen Signs' Taken Again, Pennsylvania State Police Say Nope, it was not a sign from Middlesex, Intersex, or Blue Ball... Yet, again a sign in Intercourse has been stolen, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  The sign "Welcome to Intercourse" was taken from Old Philadelphia Pike in Leacock Township, Ronks on September 30, 2022, around 8 p.m., according to the release.  The sign is valued at $500, state police detail in the release.  Signs from intercourse are among the most stolen in the world, according to numerous media outlets including Mental Floss and Roadside America.  Intercourse previous…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster
Lifestyle
PA Amish Tourist Spot Famous For Shoofly Pie Hits Market For $2.4M PA Amish Tourist Spot Famous For Shoofly Pie Hits Market For $2.4M
PA Amish Tourist Spot Famous For Shoofly Pie Hits Market For $2.4M You could own the recipe for "the best" Shoofly pie and a famous Lancaster County Amish tourist attraction with all the equipment to bake it for $2.4 million, according to a recent real estate listing with Weichert.  A beloved bakery that is known as the home to "America's Best Shoofly Pie" featuring a large windmill full of 10,000 uniquely Pennsylvania souvenirs like "I love Intercourse" t-shirts closed on January 1, 2023 and has been listed for sale on Monday, Jan. 23.  Dutch Haven Shoofly Pie Bakery at 2857 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township, Ronks "made the shoo-fl…

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by Jillian Pikora
Nassau
News
COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists
Covid-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists More people are contracting the Omicron strain of COVID-19 multiple times in quicker sequences compared to other subvariants, and a newly emerging mutant of the strain is sparking concerns among scientists. The BA.5 strain is now the most dominant COVID variant in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A new mutation of the Omicron strain -- identified as BA.2.75 -- is being described as perhaps the most contagious yet. "Previous infections from Omicron are not giving us the same antibody protection against the newer variants," Dr. Alok Patel of St…

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by Joe Lombardi
West Orange
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Ranks Among TIME Magazine's Top 100 'Greatest Places' In World Hudson Valley Ranks Among TIME Magazine's Top 100 'Greatest Places' In World
Hudson Valley Ranks Among Time Magazine's Top 100 'Greatest Places' In World In a list that highlights destinations across the globe, from tropical paradises to the sights of solar eclipses in Antarctica, the Hudson Valley has made TIME Magazine's ranking of the 100 World's Greatest Places of 2021. The magazine said the Hudson Valley is growing in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic led many New York City residents to relocate. Additionally, the magazine mentioned the new hotels that have opened in the region, such as Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, which features luxury cabins. TIME also highlighted Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, which has a new chefs-in…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bridgeport
Lifestyle
Find An Affordable Car Insurance Plan With The Zebra Find An Affordable Car Insurance Plan With The Zebra
Find An Affordable Car Insurance Plan With The Zebra Picking out a car insurance plan that suits you best isn't the easiest task. There's a lot to consider, and it can get a bit overwhelming. The Zebra makes the whole process a hassle-free experience by doing all the hard work for you. Whether you've recently gotten married, started a new job, rented/bought a car, or need to add someone to your policy, The Zebra will be there to give you a seamless insurance shopping experience. Those who find the lowest insurance rates through The Zebra save an average of $368 a year. Time magazine says The Zebra is "your best bet to compare car insurance ra…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Westport
Lifestyle
Through Her Lens, Westport Native Lynsey Addario Tells The Stories We Need To Know Through Her Lens, Westport Native Lynsey Addario Tells The Stories We Need To Know
Through Her Lens, Westport Native Lynsey Addario Tells The Stories We Need To Know Perhaps it’s because Lynsey Addario grew up the youngest of four sisters. Perhaps it’s because she was raised to be nonjudgmental and encouraged to be open and accepting by her hairdresser parents. Or, perhaps, it’s because she cares about capturing entire stories through her photographs, bearing witness to things that others may turn away from. Actually, it’s all this and more that has made Addario an Emmy Award -- and Pulitzer Prize -- winning photojournalist as well as MacArthur Grant recipient who’s work regularly appears in the New York Times, National Geographic, Time magazine and oth…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Suffolk NY
Obituaries
Social Media Filled With Sorrow After Untimely Death Of Grumpy Cat Social Media Filled With Sorrow After Untimely Death Of Grumpy Cat
Social Media Filled With Sorrow After Untimely Death Of Grumpy Cat Oh no, everyone's favorite sensational internet feline, Grumpy Cat, has died at the age of 7, according to her family. “We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat,” said a statement by her owners on Twitter. “Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome." They went to say that the cat who brought so much pleasure to millions despite her "grumpy" face, had died "peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Somers
Lifestyle
Ocasio-Cortez, Glenn Close, Mark Zuckerberg Make Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People Ocasio-Cortez, Glenn Close, Mark Zuckerberg Make Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
Ocasio-Cortez, Glenn Close, Mark Zuckerberg Make Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People The Hudson Valley was and is home to some of the country’s “most influential people,” according to Time Magazine. Several former and current Westchester residents were listed among Time Magazine’s annual “100 Most Influential People,” which was recently released. Among the top 100 were 2007 Yorktown High School graduate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bedford resident Glenn Close and Dobbs Ferry native Mark Zuckerberg. According to the Time Magazine feature, now in its 16th year, “TIME 100 is far more than an annual list of the world’s most influential people. It is, across its more than 1,000 …

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by Zak Failla