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History and Memories

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Why Nostalgia is Good for You

Listening to music from your youth can offer an emotional boost
September 21, 2023
A couple smiling together. Next Avenue

(Re)Visiting the Styrons

A new memoir and film takes this writer back to memorable times spent with the poet and human rights advocate Rose Styron and her husband, literary icon William Styron
September 20, 2023
An old photo of two women playing tennis. Next Avenue, Alice, Marble, Queen of the Court, Tennis

U.S.Tennis Great Alice Marble's Moment of Glory and the Aftermath

A new book, 'Queen of the Court,' looks at Marble's winning legacy and how her crown became tarnished
August 30, 2023
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When Sports Writers Ruled TV

How a squad of wisecracking old-school newspapermen shaped today’s sports media landscape
August 9, 2023
A man standing on a stage with a large crowd in front of him. Next Avenue, woodstock

Woodstock's Blast from the Past

The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts celebrates the spirit of the iconic August 1969 event — without all the mud
August 3, 2023
A pile of unorganized old photos. Next Avenue

Picture Perfect: Preserving Your Photo Memories

As with all decluttering, the real reward is discovering what you have
August 2, 2023
A still from the original 1988 Hairspray film. Next Avenue

One of the Original 'Nicest Kids in Town'

Baltimore man shares stories of his time dancing on ‘The Buddy Deane Show’ — the model for the movie 'Hairspray'
July 27, 2023
An old photo of a father sitting in a chair next to his young daughter. Next Avenue, Holocaust Lessons

A Holocaust Survivor With a Mission

Irene Butter, a friend of Anne Frank, continues to tell her own story to highlight the importance of empathy and compassion
June 30, 2023
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My Dad's Love Was Hidden In a Dining Room Table

There was Turkish Taffy and trips to the Rockefeller Center rink, but my father truly showed his love by protecting my financial security
June 15, 2023
A man standing in a baseball field. Next Avenue, Vin Scully, LA Dodgers

A D-Day Without Vin Scully

The Dodgers’ Hall of Fame broadcaster is no longer with us to tell World War II stories, but we can learn about his experience in the Navy
June 6, 2023
An old photo of two older men standing outside. Next Avenue

Keeping the Stories of Our Fathers Alive

One was stationed at Pearl Harbor, one spent time in a German labor camp. When they were ready to tell their stories, we made sure to record them.
May 29, 2023
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