She sends 5,000 birthday cards each year — and not one name, address or birthday is written down anywhere

She sends 5,000 birthday cards each year — and not one name, address or birthday is written down anywhere

by Ronnie Polaneczky
Beth Catlin is a "numbers savant" who knows by heart the names, birthdays and addresses of over 5,000 friends and acquaintances she has met since 1972.
Little Flower High School grad Ally McHugh is readying for her second shot at Olympic dream

Little Flower High School grad Ally McHugh is readying for her second shot at Olympic dream

by Tommy Rowan
“I don’t think I ever realized it would go this far, but I’m really happy. ... I think having the right people in your corner is the reason why I still love swimming and why I do it.”
Little Flower High School grad Ally McHugh is readying for her second shot at Olympic dream

Little Flower High School grad Ally McHugh is readying for her second shot at Olympic dream

“I don’t think I ever realized it would go this far, but I’m really happy. ... I think having the right people in your corner is the reason why I still love swimming and why I do it.”
The UpShot: A second chance for doomed animals

The UpShot: A second chance for doomed animals

by Tommy Rowan
At Chenoa Manor, animals are rescued from certain death
The UpShot: A second chance for doomed animals

The UpShot: A second chance for doomed animals

At Chenoa Manor, animals are rescued from certain death
‘You name it, it’s on here’: West Philly man’s unusual car is born out of sobriety and Goodwill | We The People

Forced into sobriety, this West Philly man took his boredom out on his Cadillac

by Stephanie Farr
“I said ‘To heck with that! I’m gonna put some pots and pans on here,'" Gilbert Hilton said.
‘You name it, it’s on here’: West Philly man’s unusual car is born out of sobriety and Goodwill | We The People

Forced into sobriety, this West Philly man took his boredom out on his Cadillac

“I said ‘To heck with that! I’m gonna put some pots and pans on here,'" Gilbert Hilton said.
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These Philly pilots fly dogs across the East Coast to save their lives. For free.

These Philly pilots fly dogs across the East Coast to save their lives. For free.

by Anna Orso
“I can literally be the missing link to whether or not an animal lives or dies.”
South Jersey stroke victim customizes Little Tikes Cozy Coupes for sick kids - and lifts his own spirits at the same time

South Jersey stroke victim customizes Little Tikes Cozy Coupes for sick kids - and lifts his own spirits at the same time

by Tommy Rowan
Using paint, felt, sandpaper, disinfectant, and masking tape, Rich Nardiello customizes the cars to a child’s specs.
Among them, three volunteers with the Fire Police have helped keep Montco safe for more than 150 years.

Three volunteers with the Fire Police have helped keep Montco safe for more than a combined 150 years

by Kristin E. Holmes
Three longtime fire police volunteers in Montgomery are celebrating 50-plus years of service.
This lawyer’s trouble with opioids has changed his legal career — for the better | Jenice Armstrong

This lawyer’s trouble with opioids has changed his legal career — for the better | Jenice Armstrong

by Jenice Armstrong
James Helm turned down a “dream job” with a big law firm to help those who struggle the way he once did.
The RoundUP: Shoobies sharing their extra goodies, new pizza spot donates portion of sales to charity

The RoundUP: Shoobies sharing their extra goodies, new pizza spot donates portion of sales to charity

by Tommy Rowan
This week's RoundUp.
In Philly, Friday Night Lights takes place in Frankford High’s locker room

In Philly, Friday Night Lights takes place in Frankford High’s locker room

by Tommy Rowan
This week's UpShot.
Dave Matthews Band superfans created a ‘Tailgate Caravan’ that raises thousands of dollars for charity

Dave Matthews Band superfans created a ‘Tailgate Caravan’ that raises thousands of dollars for charity

by EJ Smith
Super-fans of Dave Matthews Band use pre-concert tailgate parties to raise money for charity.
Got a winner of a good-health idea? At CHOP, employees are given grants to bring them to life.

Got a winner of a good-health idea? At CHOP, employees are given grants to bring them to life.

by Rita Giordano
It may take a village to raise a child, but a tax refund can help get them to work and college.
RoundUp: Slimy enterprise for a good cause, and young ladies learn the ropes

RoundUp: Slimy enterprise for a good cause, and young ladies learn the ropes

by Tommy Rowan
Philly cartoonist nabs a serious award and CHOP patient sells slime for a cause.
He wants to learn about the ‘real’ Philly — by riding every single bus, train, and trolley run by SEPTA

Before graduating, this Penn student aims to ride all of SEPTA's trains, trolleys, and 128 bus routes

by Jason Laughlin
This blogger has been reviewing transit lines since he was 13 years old.
The UpShot: Phillies fans line up to meet Pete Rose at Doylestown book store

The UpShot: Phillies fans line up to meet Pete Rose at Doylestown book store

by Tommy Rowan
"Charlie Hustle" signed his new memoir, Play Hungry.
An obituary for the late, great 600-year-old Salem Oak Tree of Salem, New Jersey

An obituary for the late, great 600-year-old Salem Oak Tree of Salem, New Jersey

by Jessica Waddington, For The Inquirer
Her friends benefitted from her stately bearing, her ongoing endurance, and her deep roots that preceded not only the birth of this nation, but the European settlement of its lands.
‘Now, I’m from Philly!’: Iraqi refugee has found a new home and calling | We the People

'Now, I’m from Philly!': After the U.S. invaded her homeland, she came here and became an artist

by Stephanie Farr
“It’s not easy to make a decision to move to America, the country that my country was fighting."
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