Last of two parts“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” Charles Dickens wrote in 1859. Nearly 60 years later it was an apt description of life in Philadelphia. World War I was winding down, victory in sight. The city had proudly and vigorously raised millions of dollars to support the local soldiers on the battlefield. The patriotism and excitement was palpable: the boys would be coming home soon.But in late summer 1918, the city was in “the grippe” of a second wave of a Spanish influenza epidemic sweeping the United States. The city was quickly plunged into misery. Illness and death and decay was everywhere. Dread and despair tormented the living. Unspeakable indignities visited the dead and alive. For two weeks in September and October, from the start of the epidemic through some of its darkest days, the city’s newspapers chronicled the misery in the streets of Philadelphia. But they also shared tales of heroism, hope, frustration and … [Read more...] about In 1918, Philadelphia was in ‘the grippe’ of misery and suffering
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Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist Anne Donovan dies
Doug Feinberg, Ap Basketball Writer Updated 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 14, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist Anne Donovan dies
Photos: San Fernando Valley valedictorians for the Class of 2018
By Michele Cardon | [email protected] | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: May 29, 2018 at 9:43 am | UPDATED: May 31, 2018 at 6:21 am We asked schools across San Fernando Valley to have their valedictorians submit their photos and some biographical information to celebrate their achievement this year. The following are the high school valedictorians who submitted their information, including their high school activities, after graduation plans and their career goals. Congratulations graduates. Name: Tobias Icasatti — Age: 17 — High School: Cleveland High School — GPA: 4.7 — High School Activities or Groups: Senior Board, Varsity Track, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Wrestling — After Graduation/College Plans: Go to UC Santa Barbara — Career Goal: Become a Pilot — Parents: Sonia Senger Name: Shaun Tanaka — Age: 18 — High School: Cleveland Charter High School — GPA: 4.0 — High School Activities or Groups: Eagle Scout, … [Read more...] about Photos: San Fernando Valley valedictorians for the Class of 2018
Barbara Bush, matriarch of American political dynasty, dies at 92
Barbara Bush, who was the wife of one president and the mother of another and whose embrace of her image as America’s warmhearted grandmother belied her influence and mettle, died April 17. She was 92. The office of her husband, former president George H.W. Bush, issued a statement announcing her death but did not disclose the cause. Mrs. Bush was reportedly battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. Her family announced on April 15 that she had “decided not to seek additional medical treatment” after recent hospitalizations amid her “failing health.” As the matriarch of one of America’s political dynasties, Mrs. Bush spent a half century in the public eye. She was portrayed as the consummate wife and homemaker as her husband rose from Texas oilman to commander in chief. They had six children, the eldest of whom, George W. Bush, became president. Their eldest daughter, Robin, died at age 3 of leukemia, a … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush, matriarch of American political dynasty, dies at 92
The stars’ risky outfits: Best and worst dressed at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards
How Jake Owen, RaeLynn, and Nicole Kidman's outfits fared on the blue carpet By Carolina Gonzales, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 7:19 am, Monday, April 16, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: … [Read more...] about The stars’ risky outfits: Best and worst dressed at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards