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Alyssa Campanella—Girly-Geek Wins Miss USA Crown
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
As a high school student in New Jersey, Alyssa Campanella was the target of bullies. “I was the type of girl who always had her
Between Two Worlds: 100 Days in an Iranian Prison
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
Roxanna Saberi was living the American dream. Born in New Jersey of immigrant parents—her father was from Iran, her mother from Japan—she grew up in
Woman Around Town: Paula Renee—
Multi-Talented in Multi-Media
Monday, March 7th, 2011
by Dawn Handschuh on Woman Around Town
“Well, one idea leads to another.” That’s the modest reply you’ll get from artist Paula Renee if you ask her where she gets her inspiration.
Broadways Next Hit Musical—Improv at Its Best
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
by Laura Lanz-Frolio on Playing Around
What do you get when you take a team of improv comedy experts, some made up show tunes and a wisecracking host? Well, Broadway’s Next
Women Around Town: Maya and Veni—
Maya Handbags and Jewelry
Monday, January 31st, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
On an early trip to The Philippines on a quest for unusual materials, Veni (Venifreda) Evangelista arranged for herself and her daughter Maya to visit
Anita Stern: A Full and Decorated Life
Monday, December 20th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real,
Five Years with the Four Seasons
Friday, November 12th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
In 2004, Broadway insiders weren’t excited about a new musical based on the lives of the Four Seasons. Other so-called “juke box” musicals—most notably Movin’
Cesar Millan—The Dog Whisperer
Friday, October 29th, 2010
by MJ Hanley-Goff on Living Around
He’s as sexy in person as he is on his National Geographic program, The Dog Whisperer. This past Friday, Cesar Millan entertained a sold-out crowd
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