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The Beat Goes on For Glenn Alexander

The venerable Jersey musician rocks on post-Southside Johnny Article by Ed Condran It's not easy replacing an icon. When Ronnie James Dio succeeded Ozzy Osborne as Black Sabbath's vocalist in 1980, the metal icon was not initially accepted. "It took awhile to be embraced," Dio said during a 2009 interview. "But early on in Philadelphia, somebody unfurled a banner, which said, 'Welcome the Reverend Ronnie James Dio.' It was fine after that." Part of the reason Dio succeeded was due to the...

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Kristen Ann Carr Fund aims for a cure

The Carr Fund continues to raise money in the fight against sarcomas Article by Ed Condran | Photography by Kevin Mazur, Marc Levine When Kristen Ann Carr was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in 1992, not much was known about the disease which attacks bone and soft tissue. Carr, a vibrant young woman, passed away at 21. However, her family and friends have made a difference in her name by establishing the Kristen Ann Carr Fund, which provides grants for cancer research and seeks...

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Karma Karma Karma Community

A local grassroots effort is making a difference Article by Christina Smith | Photography by Christina Smith, Saint Stephens' Church What began as a grassroots effort to bring essential items to families in need has evolved into a powerful, multi-state nonprofit organization. Community Karma was founded in 2005 in San Francisco by Celia Cattani, who, along with friends from her corporate network, wanted to channel their professional skills into meaningful community work. They began with...

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A River Runs Through It

Paradise is just a drive away in West Virginia Article by Ed Condran | Photography by Ed Condran, Jay Young After my son Milo's baseball teammate learned that he had visited his 50th state shortly after reaching his 16th birthday, my third child was asked about his favorite destination. After Milo waxed about his unforgettable experiences on Hawaii's Big Island, catching 22 pounds of King salmon off the coast of Ketchikan and skiing down the slopes of Schweitzer Mountain in Northern Idaho, the...