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Please Touch Museum, the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia, is teaming up with Variety, the Children’s Charity of Greater Philadelphia, for its first evening event for families of children with autism.  The evening of hands-on, interactive, sensory-filled activities will take place at Please Touch.

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A woman’s chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found. “Although fathers’ age can contribute risk, the risk is…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks during a campaign event at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) By Jonathan J. CooperASSOCIATED PRESS The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in…

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BPT Did you know gardening can have a significant, positive impact on people’s lives? During the pandemic, 18 million new gardeners turned to their outdoor spaces to relieve the stress and anxiety caused by isolation. In addition to the calming effect that working in and visiting gardens can have on mental and physical health, gardening…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Pastor Crawford G. Clark ( Photo courtesy Afea Tucker) By Afea Tucker Crawford G. Clark, pastor at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill and at Roxborough Presbyterian Church, third and latest book is about parenting children with special needs. Clark, a long-time clergy member and published author,  has written books on relationships, including marriage,…

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A grand affair, last week’s convention will go down in Philadelphia history.  By Afea Tucker Over 6,000 enthusiastic participants registered for the Zeta Phi Beta Inc. 2022 Grand Boulè convention. The event took place at the Philadelphia Convention Center from July 18 through July 24, marking the first time that the Zeta Phi Beta Inc….

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ABOVE PHOTO: Jennifer Hudson poses for a portrait to promote “Respect” at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Hudson has in some ways been preparing to play Aretha Franklin for her entire life, but she was still surprised when the Queen of Soul asked her to take on the role following her Oscar win for “Dreamgirls”…

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ABOVE PHOTO: A triumphant three-time Hall of Fame boxing judge Lynne Carter celebrates her accomplishments on the steps of Philadelphia Art Museum.  (Photo: Jano Cohen) By Jim Brown Although you may not know it at first due to her unassuming personality, Lynne Carter —  the world renowned three-time Hall of Famer and the first African…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Charlie Brown and Linus appear in a scene from “A Charlie Brown Christmas, which ABC will air Dec. 6 and Dec. 16 to commemorate the classic animated cartoon’s 40th anniversary. The animated special was created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in 1965. (AP Photo/ABC, 1965 United Feature Syndicate Inc.,File) By Lynn Elber…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Kisha Gulley appears with her sons Sebastian, 2, left, and Santana, 5, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 in Phoenix. Gulley is an Instagram influencer and blogger who generates income from her content. (AP Photo/Matt York) By Astrid Galvan ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — Kisha Gulley was once kicked out of a Facebook group for mothers with…

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