Tommy Rowan writes short narratives and human interest stories for The UpSide section.

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A look back at this year’s Mr. Mature America pageant
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A look back at this year’s Mr. Mature America pageant

September 14
Five contestants vied for this year's Mr. Mature title in Ocean City, N.J. There could only be one winner.
The RoundUp: Vets get refurbished cars; senior living facility gets a stained-glass art piece; kids get a goat walk
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The RoundUp: Vets get refurbished cars; senior living facility gets a stained-glass art piece; kids get a goat walk

September 14
Locals who make us proud.
Military members square off in ‘Battle of the Branches’ soccer tournament on Battleship New Jersey
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Military members square off in ‘Battle of the Branches’ soccer tournament on Battleship New Jersey

September 7
This week's UpShot.
Meet the South Jersey volunteer who fosters injured, pregnant, and newborn pets
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Meet the South Jersey volunteer who fosters injured, pregnant, and newborn pets

September 7
In our salute to area volunteers, we are spotlighting a South Jersey foster mom to pets.
The RoundUp: Puppy surprise, journalists’ portraits find home, Philly AIDS Thrift throws b’day bash
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The RoundUp: Puppy surprise, journalists’ portraits find home, Philly AIDS Thrift throws b’day bash

September 7
Locals who make us proud.
South Philadelphia playground statue is a first of its kind
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South Philadelphia playground statue is a first of its kind

August 31
Groundbreaking art is installed.
The RoundUp: Digital Bookmobile in Delco, chocolate meltdown party in Camden
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The RoundUp: Digital Bookmobile in Delco, chocolate meltdown party in Camden

August 31
This week's RoundUp.
Taking a spin down the Poquessing Creek
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Taking a spin down the Poquessing Creek

August 24
This week's UpShot.
The RoundUp: Herr’s donates 500 backpacks, NoLibs focus of art exhibit, dogs close out Wildwood water ‘bark’
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The RoundUp: Herr’s donates 500 backpacks, NoLibs focus of art exhibit, dogs close out Wildwood water ‘bark’

August 24
Locals making us proud.
Everything changes — except for the Pennypack Park Music Festival
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Everything changes — except for the Pennypack Park Music Festival

August 22
“Let me tell ya, this is always the best part of my summer. I can sit here and forget for a while.”