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A lifelong tailor's last stitch

June 13, 2026

Maria Burrafato spent over four decades turning old clothes into something new. Her journey started in Sicily at just four years old, stitching tiny dresses for her dolls. By eight, she was sewing for neighbors. At nine, a local tailor spotted her talent and hired her despite her young age. Her moth

sports

Why the Packers' future depends on a decades-old TV law

June 11, 2026

A small rule from 1961 is now causing big fights between the NFL, the Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin’s politicians. The Sports Broadcasting Act lets the NFL make one big TV deal and share the money equally with all 32 teams. The Packers say this keeps them alive—they’re the only team owned by fans

entertainment

Helen Mirren stars in a thrilling new film about a famous writer’s final mystery

June 10, 2026

A fresh thriller is coming to theaters this fall, bringing together two generations of Hollywood talent. Helen Mirren plays Patricia Highsmith, the acclaimed author behind "The Talented Mr. Ripley, " in a film that blends suspense with literary drama. Alden Ehrenreich, fresh off his Tony win, stars

entertainment

HBO’s Long‑Running Crime Masterpiece and a New Mystery

June 8, 2026

The crime drama that has dominated HBO’s lineup for years is a show so influential that its creator has rarely returned to television. HBO, while not the first to produce high‑quality TV, quickly became known for daring stories that network stations avoided. The network’s early successes, like the s

celebrities

Broadway shines bright as stars gather for the 2026 Tony Awards

June 8, 2026

The red carpet at the 2026 Tony Awards turned New York City’s theater district into a dazzling runway. A mix of Broadway actors, Hollywood faces, and music stars showed up dressed to the nines. Host Pink kept the energy high while the crowd celebrated stage talent’s biggest night of the year. Theat

education

City Funds Won’t Save Philly Classrooms, Says Teachers

June 6, 2026

A fresh batch of $48 million from the city has arrived for Philadelphia’s schools, but the district is still set to cut 340 teaching positions. The teachers’ union president, Arthur Steinberg, blasted the decision as “ridiculous. ” He says the money was meant to keep teachers, climate staff and c

business

How Two Ex-Cops Built a Travel Business Without Ever Planning To

June 4, 2026

Debra and Tony Thune never expected to become travel entrepreneurs. Their journey began when a cruise they were on got cut short by the pandemic. Stranded at sea for over two weeks, they didn’t panic like most passengers. Instead, they used their background in corrections to organize food, share upd

celebrities

Celebrities Turning Older on June 2

June 2, 2026

June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off

opinion

When the state gets execution wrong

June 2, 2026

Tony Carruthers spent nearly three decades on death row after being found guilty of a crime he almost certainly didn’t commit. The evidence against him was thin from the start—no fingerprints, no DNA, just a jailhouse informant whose story later fell apart. Yet Tennessee still set a date to kill him

art

Little Italy’s Art Walk: Food, Fun and Fresh Faces

June 1, 2026

Cleveland’s Little Italy isn’t just about pizza and pasta; it’s a hub for creativity that has drawn crowds for 40 years. The neighborhood’s annual art walks bring local artists, musicians and themed restaurants together in a lively street‑sweeping showcase. The next event runs from Friday, June 5