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West Oak Lane: Flowers Bring Family Closer

June 15, 2017 Ed LeFurge

It all started in Virginia. The 15-year-old Paul Beale would rush to the flower shop after school and on weekends to be able to work with flowers. “I’ve always wanted to work with flowers,” Beale

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Prom Season Begins with Gown Giveaway

April 30, 2013

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown’s office held its fourth annual prom dress giveaway at Greater Bible Way Temple this past weekend. Junior and senior high school students received prom dresses donated from women residents around

Fior and Leiry Vicente
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Hunting Park: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to Throw Prom for Patients

April 10, 2012

Dealing with cancer can be difficult enough for adults, but the stress of treatment can be even more burdensome for children. Missing out on school, friends and many activities that most kids take for granted

Fairhill

Fairhill: Tuxedo Shop Dresses Up The Neighborhood

April 10, 2012

Although many of Fairhill’s streets are lined with stores that offer quality clothing, Tiara and Tuxedo seems to stand apart from the rest. With prom season fast approaching, young residents have turned to the shop

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