Retired CSI cop, “Crazy Ed” sells plants outside his home
After 40 years in the police department Avon "Crazy Ed" Wilson now sells plants outside his home on Chew Ave in Germantown. He had seen enough murder and war in…
Posted inDISABILITY Education Elderly
Overcoming paralysis from multiple sclerosis
Minister Betty Jones Alston was paralyzed from the waist down this January due to multiple sclerosis which she was diagnosed with in 1990. She had begun dropping things and attributed…
Fighting to read at age 77
Frank Simms of North Philadelphia graduated from Overbrook High School many years ago yet now, at age 77, is still learning how to read. He hasn’t spent a day in…
Posted inAfrican-American Education Elderly
Studies Tajweed, taking family to Mecca
Rashid Abdul/Majid, a practicing Muslim, turns to his Arabic language books during breaks in his substitute-teaching class schedule on a recent day at Parkway Northwest High School in Mount Airy.…
Posted inDANCE Elderly INTERNATIONAL
Israeli folk dancing Mount Airy
Although Rachel Wolok was exposed to Israeli dancing as a child, it was not until she had moved from Israel to the United States and was older that she had…
Grandpa tattoed on her arm
>> MIKAELA JENSON ROSEMAN (MJR): You want me to tell you the story of my tattoos? Okay. So my left arm is pretty much a dedication to my grandfather. I…
Posted inART DISABILITY Elderly
Blind, they sculpt
Michael Gieschen, who lost his vision due to retinitis pigmentosa, sports a tee-shirt emblazoned with a group of walkers under the words “Blinds to Go” the name of his team…
Posted inANIMALS Elderly NonProfits
April, 31years old, Ryerss Horse Farm Retiree
Gregory Marincola volunteers at Ryerss Farm, a “retirement” community for old and formerly abused horses, located on nearly 400 acres of land in Chester County. http://www.ryerss.com There, Marincola visits with…
Posted inElderly HOBBIES INTERNATIONAL
Grandpop goes digital
Garland Thompson was monkeying around with a large camera on the bench just outside the Allens Lane Art Center when, as I was about to go in, I paused to…
Posted inEducation Elderly ENVIRONMENT
“Computer Lady” refurbishes computers for students
I’ve been retired now for about twelve years. And ever since I’ve been retired I’ve wanted to do something. I’m not a lay home watch soap opera kind of girl. …