Human Interest
Joe Gillette’s Unexpected Health Journey: From Double Vision to a Stage IV Diagnosis
Joe Gillette had a routine morning commute until he noticed something unusual. The three-lane highway appeared to have four lanes. This strange vision led him to realize double vision in one eye. Concerned that this
Soccer’s Impact on Young Palestinian-Americans in New Jersey
On a hot Saturday evening in Passaic County, New Jersey, about 60 kids gathered at a soccer field, dripping in sweat. These young players, training near the FIFA NY/NJ Stadium, find the sport as an
Caring for Elderly Nuns in Uganda: A New Initiative
In Nkokonjeru, Uganda, at the Little Sisters of St. Francis convent, Sister Jane Frances Nakafeero pauses at simple graves adorned with flowers. The cemetery is home to many former nurses, teachers, social workers, and doctors
Spencer Leak Jr., Chicago Funeral Director, Remembered
Spencer Leak Jr., a prominent figure in Chicago’s funeral industry, passed away in May at the age of 56. Renowned for his compassionate service, he managed numerous notable funerals, including the service for civil rights
A Father’s Last Moments and Their Impact
My father spent his final moments on a hospice cot in the living room. Family surrounded him along with his cherished books and records. A chair where he read the newspaper daily. His passing wasn’t
Controversial Practices and Allegations in Real Love Community
Kim described a yearning for paternal affection, leading her to intern with Baer. She often sought his embrace, equating it to parental care. Kim later realized the interaction as grooming. Baer suggested actions to help
A Unique Wedding at Central Park’s Delacorte Theater
Oscar Diaz and Janelly Mendoza, from Laredo, Texas, took a remarkable step in their lives when they married on stage at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on June 11. Following a performance of ‘Romeo
Tragic Accident in Central Park Spurs Safety Reforms
The Mahajan family’s trip to New York City tragically ended on its third day. Deepak Mahajan shared his grief about his son Romanch, who died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. The
Young Cancer Survivor’s Journey of Hope and Friendship
In Kansas City, Missouri, Dylan Mwaniki’s skills on the soccer field are impressive. Yet, his most remarkable feat was overcoming a grave diagnosis. At 14, Dylan was told he had Stage 4 kidney cancer and
Evelyn Lisek’s Centenarian Celebration and Legacy Remembered
Evelyn Tolpa Lisek of Gary marked her 100th birthday on March 11 with loved ones by her side. She attended last month’s annual WANISS May Wine Charity Luncheon at The Center for Visual and Performing