Sheryl Stein
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Author of a new book recalls the Red Apple Rest, an iconic roadside eatery
Before the advent of the New York State Thruway, New Yorkers headed to the Catskills had to spend several hours on New York Route 17 to reach their resort, summer camp or stand-up gig. The Red Apple Rest, located midway between New York City and those destinations, filled many hungry bellies and provided many fond memories. Elaine Freed Lindenblatt chronicles its history in her new book, “Stop at the Red Apple: The Restaurant on Route 17.” In a telephone interview, Lindenblatt — daughter of R...
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Family (inter)state of emergency: Remembering the 1970s road trip
“Music radio WABC!” the speaker blared. And there was much rejoicing.
Somewhere along Interstate 95 during a North Carolina sunset, three kids, age 9 to too-cool-to-be-stuck-in-a-car-with-family, had just experienced a miracle: A tiny remnant of their familiar, New York-area world was actually coming through on the car radio.
Peace suddenly reigned. Two minutes earlier, my brothers and I had been fighting. We were bored. Every station we’d found was playing country or religious music, it was ...
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Five survival tips for visiting prospective colleges with your high ...
Five survival tips for visiting prospective college...
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Attention, pinball wizards: There’s a museum in New Jersey just for you
The Silver Ball Museum has a trove of old, new and very rare machines on display — no quarters necessary....
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Wilmington: A little history, a little movie magic and a lot of heat
A sleepy North Carolina town turned out to be the backdrop for cinema trivia and microbrew-fueled fun....
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My daughter was a pretend mom for a few days. She felt like she had been to war.
A robobaby came home with my daughter as part of a child development and parenting class assignment. She loves kids, but would the simulation of real-life parenting change her mind?...
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District’s Abigail Wurf coaches adults with ADHD
Abigail Wurf, who has ADHD, is a life coach for others struggling with the disorder....
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Washington National Cathedral’s Knitting Ministry helps keep children warm
The Knitting Ministry donates items to homeless infants and children at Bright Beginnings in the District....
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Va. builders rather renovate than tear down existing homes - The Washington Post
Va. builders rather renovate than tear down existi...
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D.C. nonprofit group unites expectant mothers with women who want to help
Mamatoto Village provides resources to women of color through pregnancy, birth and beyond....