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  Galasso-Vigorito: The possibilities of a new life are beyond what you can even imagine

  In the Bible, God told Moses that the people of Israel were on the verge of having a new beginning … a brand-new start. They were on the threshold of entering the Promised Land.

  |3 weeks ago

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  Galasso-Vigorito: This is your year of blessings

  Awhile ago, a reader wrote me a letter and told about a time in her life when she struggled as a single mother, raising her children alone, with very few resources. Although the woman worked diligently, she couldn’t seem to get ahead. Feeling like a hamster running in a wheel, this woman was drearily going through the motions, without really experiencing life to the fullest. “I put in so much effort and have little to show for it,” she’d say despondently. And in...

  |4 weeks, 1 day ago

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  Dr. Valerie Arkoosh: Montgomery County looks forward to 2017

  As 2016 ends and we look forward to 2017, I’d like to share with you my vision for the future of Montgomery County. I was honored to become chairwoman of the county commissioners earlier this month when my colleague, Josh Shapiro, was elected attorney general. We have an effective record of accomplishments to be proud of and a strong foundation on which to continue to build a robust, vibrant, and inclusive Montgomery County.

  |on 12/22/2016

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  Yours is ‘A Wonderful Life’

  Christmas candles in the storefront windows and lit-up wreaths on the lamp posts glowed in the center of town. It was early evening, as carolers walked the street singing “Joy to the World.” Hot chocolate and freshly baked sugar cookies were being served by the members of the church, while families in the community gathered in front of the town hall waiting for the tree lighting ceremony. And with the tinkling of bells, the festivities were in full swing at the annual Christmas...

  |on 12/20/2016

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  Galasso-Vigorito: Finish your course with joy

  Awhile back, I read a magazine article about an Olympic marathon runner. It described how athletes from all over the world had gathered to participate in the Olympic Games. The athletes had trained extensively and sacrificed for years to get to this point. Now, they were ready to compete.

  By Catherine Galasso-Vigorito|on 12/13/2016

• Opinion

  Huskey: My personal 12 days of Christmas wish list

  On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… property tax reform. She’s been promising it forever and I’d say it’s darn well about time, but, since I don’t have it yet and my chances of actually opening that package don’t seem so great, I’m going to hold off until I know longer get that dreaded bill every summer.

  |on 12/12/2016

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  Galasso-Vigorito: Believe and trust that everything will be all right

  Outside my office window, I saw a large ebony-colored bird perching on a delicate tree branch. With winter nearly upon us. It was cold outside, and the tree branches were almost bare.

  By Catherine Galasso-Vigorito|on 12/06/2016

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  A little-known Whitemarsh battle kept the British from winning the Revolutionary War

  It has become one of greatest war stories of all time — how a 20-year old “boy” general, sent on a spy mission by Gen. George Washington from Valley Forge, outwitted some of Britain’s ablest generals and an admiral during the American Revolutionary War at the Battle of Barren Hill.

  |on 12/03/2016

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  JEFF EDELSTEIN: The 15 people you’ll meet at Thanksgiving this year discussing Donald Trump

  There may be five people you meet in heaven, but there will be 15 people you meet at Thanksgiving Hell 2016.

  By Jeff Edelstein jedelstein@21st-centurymedia.com @jeffedelstein on Twitter|on 11/23/2016

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  Galasso-Vigorito: Look forward to the happiness and success that are coming

  At a church service, a minister offered an invitation for people to come forth to the altar for prayer. Then the minister encouraged, “At the altar, we have some of the church leaders who are available to offer you prayers of healing.” And with that, he gestured with a sweeping motion indicating the way for the people to walk down to the large, circular altar.

  By Catherine Galasso-Vigorito|on 11/22/2016