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The Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help home cooks ensure their recipes for grandma's pies, that favorite family casserole or a legendary loaf of rye bread are preserved for generations to come ...

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The holiday season is here, and it's often spent with friends and family. For many, the holidays are about reconnecting and making new memories. But for families dealing with the stress and challenges ...

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In early December, Andy Kim walked onto the Senate floor to give his first solo speech. By tradition, this is a formal introduction, the chance for a new congressperson to announce what he stands for.

Tej Pillai, 55, flew from Seattle to India every four months for about seven years to care for her aging parents.

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The children of Dexy Amador and Dennis Rodriguez want for Christmas what many kids want: a play kitchen, a PlayStation 5 and art supplies. Those things would be out of reach in any other year. Instead ...