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  • Horoscopes: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

    ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone wants to hear about you. There was a time you didn’t know how to tell your story, and maybe you even minimized, hid or simply avoided talking about yourself much. Now you’re finding a way to share with confidence.

    TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Chasing the “hot” opportunity means facing lots of competition and gatekeeping. The more people want something, the harder it is to get. It’s all the more reason to follow your own curiosity instead. The more original your aim, the smoother your path.

    GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll know the power of visualization, and you’ll merge practical goal-setting with mystical creativity. Picture your ideal outcome vividly so your subconscious understands what to build toward. Then trust your inner dream-weaver as an ally.

    CANCER (June 22-July 22). Experienced people have advice. Some want to help; others are in it to feel powerful or maybe to show off. Stay gracious but cautious; listen, learn and show respect, but don’t rush to take sides, make promises or adopt anyone’s approach.

    LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your drive to accomplishment is always present. Sometimes it’s steady and manageable, like a kitten’s purr. Today it’s intense and impactful as a lion’s roar. Ambition will take over your decisions and push you to act.

    VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In a moment of stark lucidity, you will clearly see and fully understand the most difficult thing of all to comprehend: the environment you live in every day. This rare glimpse into the familiar illuminates a way forward.

    LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Awareness and action go together. Our minds often protect us from information, storing it in the subconscious until we’re ready for it. Realizations come when you’re capable of doing something about the circumstance.

    SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re headed into an adventure. Maybe you feel ill-equipped. Maybe you’re starting early, or late. Whatever makes you different, lean into that. You’ve undergone so many incarnations in your lifetime already, and you’re about to add another to the story.

    SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Kindness may not be as flashy as other qualities like daring, or power, but having the courage to be kind when others aren’t is powerful, thus allowing you to claim all qualities and inspiring others in the act.

    CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes a lot of energy to think. So when a person overthinks, energy gets wasted. Avoid circling the drain of thought. Move your body, change your focus and use that same energy to create instead of worry.

    AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know that success doesn’t have to come at someone else’s expense. In the spirit of collaboration, you’ll come up with an arrangement that benefits everyone. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) will inspire, energize or help make the deal happen.

    PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). We don’t always know what we’re getting into. And sometimes participation is not our choice in the first place. Nonetheless, you’ll make quick work of the job and learn something in the process. Not fair, but you’ll benefit, so all is well that ends well.

    TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 20). Welcome to your Year of Creative Triumphs. You’re the star of your own story, though you’ll share the stage generously, lifting others while shining yourself. Someone fascinating joins your orbit, and they are equally fascinated by you. More highlights: collaborations that stick, an investment that pays for years to come and family-centered fun. Virgo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 9, 27, 40 and 32

  • Dear Abby | Rambunctious children causing a ruckus for neighbor

    DEAR ABBY: I recently bought a first-floor condo because I am an older woman with a knee disability. Otherwise, I would have purchased a unit on the second floor of this two-story condo complex. I am only here part time because my husband is not ready for retirement.

    The owner above me has two children who jump off the kitchen counter onto the floor multiple times a night as late as 10 p.m. It causes everything in my kitchen cabinets to rattle. I have spoken with the property manager. He’s willing to send them violation notices which would eventually include fines. I haven’t taken him up on it because, since I am a part-time resident, I’m concerned about retaliation such as broken windows or vandalism to my car in the parking lot. Of course, that neighbor would be the prime suspect, but I would have no proof.

    I can’t afford a more expensive community. My husband and I did knock on her door in a congenial manner one day to introduce ourselves as new neighbors. She did not give us the time of day. What would you do if you were me?

    — FEELS THE NOISE DOWN SOUTH

    DEAR FEELS THE NOISE: I would knock on the woman’s door, explain the problem and politely ask her to instruct her children not to jump off the kitchen counter after 6 p.m. because the crashing noise prevents me from enjoying my apartment. If she didn’t cooperate, I’d have another talk with the manager. If the warnings and fines didn’t work, I’d contact Child Protective Services, because what those kids are doing is dangerous and their parent is unwilling to supervise them.

    ** ** **

    DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to my husband for 35 years. My mother-in-law just drafted her will and is passing her entire estate to him, with it being split equally among our three adult kids if he were to pass away before her. She was asked to name a beneficiary if all four of them predecease her. (I know it would be extremely unlikely.) My MIL has no other living relatives — no parents, siblings, husband, cousins, etc.

    She named a friend and neighbor rather than me as the beneficiary of her estate in this event. This neighbor lives next door to her and drives her to the grocery store, bank and doctor appointments, since my MIL does not drive and we live 3 1/2 hours away.

    I thought she and I have always had a good relationship. My husband and I send flowers and cards on her birthday and Mother’s Day. I select thoughtful gifts for her at Christmas. I have always treated her with kindness, respect and gentleness. I am helpful when she has health issues. I assist her in the kitchen with dishes, etc. I have always treated her son well. Am I petty, unreasonable or immature for having negative feelings about not being mentioned in her will?

    — HURT IN COLORADO

    DEAR HURT: Not at all. You’re human. It does appear to be a glaring omission, and under these circumstances, your reaction is understandable. What does your husband feel about what his mother did? Perhaps he should speak to her and ask if she forgot she has a daughter-in-law when she made her will.

  • Sixers can’t overcome Raptors’ third quarter surge in 121-112 loss

    Sixers can’t overcome Raptors’ third quarter surge in 121-112 loss

    Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, surging in the third quarter to beat the 76ers 121-112 on Wednesday night.

    Jakob Poeltl scored 19 points, and Immanuel Quickley had 18 — hitting two three-pointers in the final two minutes — to help the Raptors (10-5) win for the ninth time in 10 games. Scottie Barnes added 16 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.

    Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers (8-6) with 24 points. VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes had 21 points each.

    Sixers say Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered sprained knee ligament and will be evaluated in two weeks

    The 76ers led 56-53 at halftime behind 15 points from Maxey. Toronto took the lead with an 18-7 run to start the third quarter, powered by seven points from Ingram. The Raptors outscored the Sixers 44-28 in the period.

    Toronto shot 2-for-15 from three-point range in the first half, then went 5 for 6 from deep in the third quarter. Toronto is 7-3 on the road and 9-2 against Eastern Conference teams.

    Sixers center Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) missed a fourth straight game and his ninth out of 14 this season. Paul George, who made his season debut Monday, was held out as part of management of his left knee injury. The Sixers announced before the game that Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss at least two weeks with a sprained LCL in his left knee.

    Sixers’ Dominick Barlow (left) is defended by Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes during the first half of Wednesday’s game.

    Raptors rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles missed the game because of right knee soreness.

    Up next

    The Sixers will make the trip to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on the second night of a back-to-back on Thursday (8 p.m., NBCSP).

  • Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails

    Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails

    Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University, where he once served as president, over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Summers’ spokesperson said.

    Summers had canceled his public commitments amid the fallout of the emails being made public and earlier Wednesday severed ties with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Harvard had reopened an investigation into connections between him and Epstein, but Summers had said he would continue teaching economics classes at the school.

    Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months

    That changed Wednesday evening with the news that he will step away from teaching classes as well as his position as director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government with the Harvard Kennedy School.

    “Mr. Summers has decided it’s in the best interest of the Center for him to go on leave from his role as Director as Harvard undertakes its review,” Summers spokesperson Steven Goldberg said, adding that his co-teachers would finish the classes.

    Summers has not been scheduled to teach next semester, according to Goldberg.

    Takeaways from the newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents

    A Harvard spokesperson confirmed to The Associated Press that Summers had let the university know about his decision. Summers decision to go on leave was first reported by The Harvard Crimson.

    Harvard did not mention Summers by name in its decision to restart an investigation, but the move follows the release of emails showing that he was friendly with Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008.

    By Wednesday, the once highly regarded economics expert had been facing increased scrutiny over choosing to stay in the teaching role. Some students even filmed his appearance in shock as he appeared before a class of undergraduates on Tuesday while stressing he thought it was important to continue teaching.

    Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, said in a social media post on Wednesday night that Summers “cozied up to the rich and powerful — including a convicted sex offender. He cannot be trusted in positions of influence.”

    Messages appear to seek advice about romantic relationship

    The emails include messages in which Summers appeared to be getting advice from Epstein about pursuing a romantic relationship with someone who viewed him as an “economic mentor.”

    “im a pretty good wing man , no?” Epstein wrote on Nov. 30, 2018.

    The next day, Summers told Epstein he had texted the woman, telling her he “had something brief to say to her.”

    “Am I thanking her or being sorry re my being married. I think the former,” he wrote.

    Summers’ wife, Elisa New, also emailed Epstein multiple times, including a 2015 message in which she thanked him for arranging financial support for a poetry project she directs. The gift he arranged “changed everything for me,” she wrote.

    “It really means a lot to me, all financial help aside, Jeffrey, that you are rooting for me and thinking about me,” she wrote.

    New, an English professor emerita at Harvard, did not respond to an email seeking comment Wednesday.

    An earlier review completed in 2020 found that Epstein visited Harvard’s campus more than 40 times after his 2008 sex-crimes conviction and was given his own office and unfettered access to a research center he helped establish. The professor who provided the office was later barred from starting new research or advising students for at least two years.

    Summers appears before Harvard class

    On Tuesday, Summers appeared before his class at Harvard, where he teaches “The Political Economy of Globalization” to undergraduates with Robert Lawrence, a professor with the Harvard Kennedy School.

    “Some of you will have seen my statement of regret expressing my shame with respect to what I did in communication with Mr. Epstein and that I’ve said that I’m going to step back from public activities for a while. But I think it’s very important to fulfill my teaching obligations,” he said.

    Summers’ remarks were captured on video by several students, but no one appeared to publicly respond to his comments.

    Epstein, who authorities said died by suicide in 2019, was a convicted sex offender infamous for his connections to wealthy and powerful people, making him a fixture of outrage and conspiracy theories about wrongdoing among American elites.

    Summers served as treasury secretary from 1999 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. He was Harvard’s president for five years from 2001 to 2006. When asked about the emails last week, Summers issued a statement saying he has “great regrets in my life” and that his association with Epstein was a “major error in judgement.”

    Other organizations that confirmed the end of their affiliations with Summers included the Center for American Progress, the Center for Global Development and the Budget Lab at Yale University. Bloomberg TV said Summers’ withdrawal from public commitments included his role as a paid contributor, and the New York Times said it will not renew his contract as a contributing opinion writer.

  • An Infrastructure for Empowerment

    An Infrastructure for Empowerment

    A 2019 recipient of the Philadelphia Award, the Rev. Luis Cortés Jr., 67, has come a long way from working after school at his father’s grocery store, known as a “bodega” in East Harlem. The bodega is where he learned the impact of social connection. “I’ve never seen sociology papers written from the bodega perspective, but there can be,” Cortés said.

    Those early observations informed Cortés’ belief that perseverance and financial literacy can help close the gap for Latino communities. In 1986, Cortés founded the nonprofit Esperanza, which means “hope” in Spanish. The faith-based organization is guided by Jesus’ mandate in Matthew 25:40 to serve and advocate for “the least of these” around us.

    Known simply as “Rev” by members of the wider Philadelphia community, Cortés is proud of the breadth of services Esperanza offers. The organization improves the lives of those in North Philadelphia through education, housing stability, work training, civic empowerment, and the arts. Over the last 40 years, Esperanza has grown to serve more than 30,000 families annually. Cortés aspires to do more, still.

    How did your upbringing in New York City influence you?

    The first 10 years of my life were in Spanish Harlem, then we moved to Black Harlem and I attended New York City public schools. My father ran a grocery store, a bodega in the neighborhood, and I worked at the store. Working at the store teaches you a lot about life. You get to know the customers. You get to know their families. You get to know their hopes, aspirations, fears, and you begin to become part of the fabric of their lives. You learn about things that are happening in people’s lives that are very real and painful.

    It’s always the same things: the desire to have safety, and also long-term aspirations, [like to] be able to provide for their family.

    What experiences in your life or background led you to dedicate your career to social services and community support?

    I decided to go into the ministry because I could work on behalf of communities. I went from “I’m going to be a lawyer to help people,” to being a minister to help people. I became immersed in civil rights, both in my theological training as well as [in] my ministerial pursuit.

    I worked for a group called IFCO [Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization], based out of the Abyssinian Church under Rev. Lucius Walker. We [supported] self-determination for Puerto Rico. We [supported] civil rights in the U.S., [and] the National Anti-Klan Network. I’m willing to persevere for the greater good of the community. I realized I’m better at civil rights work and community development work.

    If someone were to ask you about entering the clergy today, what would you advise?

    I think that entering the clergy allows you to get into the most theoretical, philosophical, theological thoughts in the history of humankind. All areas of inquiry are open to you.

    Esperanza is a faith-based organization. How is faith woven into all that Esperanza does?

    The fact is, all human beings are equal and all human beings need to be loved and respected.

    That’s our theological and our epistemological premise. Every individual has something to share, both for the growth of their family and for the whole. If you start there, everything [is] about opportunity. Money should not inhibit your growth and your ability to serve others. At Esperanza the religious aspects will always be present as long as we maintain the theoretical framework that all human beings are created by God. And all human beings are equal, regardless of who they are in the present day, because that will not define who you will be tomorrow.

    Economics is a touchstone for you and for Esparanza. What’s behind your focus on financial literacy?

    I learned early that money is a tool. And no matter how much money you have, it is still a tool, and an important one. How do we learn to use and apply that tool?

    The example I use is this: When I worked at my family’s store, I would always take a Snickers bar and a Pepsi. The fact that I wasn’t thinking about it irritated my father. So one day he asks me four basic questions: How many are in a box? How many do I have to sell to break even? How long is the box there? And why is the box there?

    He wasn’t upset that I was eating a Snickers bar. He was upset that I didn’t know what [it] meant to the overall economics of the store, and that I was taking that tool [of money and economics] for granted. Money is a tool no matter how little you have. And you need to understand the tool and how you apply the tool.

    We need to find ways to educate people about money, about status, immediate gratification versus long-term gratification. You cannot just live for tomorrow, but you should not just live for today. That’s my philosophy.

    Is there a division of Esperanza that you hold a soft spot for?

    In our art gallery, Galéria Esperanza, we highlight Latino artists from Philadelphia who don’t get a shot anywhere else. There are great composers, [musicians, dancers, and other Latino artists] in history. And so Esperanza Art Center melds [the performing arts, including theater, film, music, and dance, to feature those artists]. And then [another] important [piece] is access: [kids] 18 and under and college students [can attend for] free, and senior citizens are free.

    We need to thank the philanthropic community because they made that access possible. We built and paid for our theater, the Teatro Esperanza. I convinced the performing groups, including Philadelphia Ballet, Philadanco and Opera Philadelphia, to come, but I still needed a way to help finance those groups.

    We have a library, which is now a community library. The businesses use it in the evenings. It’s reserved for our high school juniors, seniors, and college students during the day. It’s wonderful. We don’t get any government funding for that, but we need it. We hold community school meetings here at Esperanza as well.

    Can you share a recent success story?

    It is the opening of Esperanza Academy Charter School‘s elementary building in September. It took us almost 12 years to gain permission, raise the money to build, and open our elementary school. Once we finally got permission we had to raise money. It took five years to raise $40 million for the construction. We have a state-of-the-art facility. It is a physically beautiful space for our children. The parents see it and cry.

    There have been a lot of recent changes politically on the local, state, and national levels. How has Esperanza had to shift its focus?

    Civic rights, civic engagement have become a larger focus in the more recent months. We have an immigration division, so we put out training sessions to know your rights.

    We also have explained to staff what their rights are. We’ve explained to business owners [and] clergy. A lot of clergy thought that ICE cannot come into their church. The law is clear. ICE can walk into your church on a Sunday morning while you’re preaching. They cannot go into any space that’s private. So put “private” on every door.

    Learning the rules of engagement is important, even though the rules of engagement are not always followed by the government these days. But knowing them is important because they will affect your case as you move forward.

    We’re proceeding with our work. People need housing. People need food. People need education. Nothing changes. We have to continue to let people know that this political climate is abnormal. But you need to understand that while it’s abnormal, it may be legal. And if it is legal, you need to understand what your rights are. You need to understand where you must comply.

    What is the biggest challenge for Esperanza in the coming year?

    The biggest challenges include programming for senior citizens around heat mitigation, cuts to our college (a Hispanic-serving institution), and reductions in community development funding. We had to make tough decisions. The loss of funding meant we couldn’t hire a group of people, and hard-working people had to be let go.

    These are fundamental issues about being humane and they’re very important. I see a lot of inhumaneness by governmental structures these days.

    Esperanza turns 40 years old in 2026. Are there any special events in the works?

    We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary in April with a sponsored event. And then, we also are celebrating the 25th anniversary of [Esperanza Academy Charter School] and the 25th anniversary of [Esperanza College of Eastern University].

    We’ll be holding an event the day before our 40th anniversary event [that is] a musical celebration with a jazz orchestra band for the community [celebrating] 250 years of Latin music. We’ll have big-band-style performers with Pablo Batista heading it up. Pablo was this year’s Grand Marshal for the Puerto Rican parade. He’s one of the top percussionists and a global icon who’s been living in [Philadelphia] for his whole life.

    What do you want your legacy to be?

    That’s easy: to build Esperanza College into one of our major universities in Philly. And the institution will compete and become the mechanism by which people can become empowered.

    PHILLY QUICK ROUND

    What’s your favorite Philly food splurge? I have two: the Tres Leches cake from Vickie’s Sweets and the homemade ice cream from Helados Chupi Chupi.

    Favorite Philly restaurant? Tierra Colombiana. You can get the best Latin food in the city.

    Favorite Philly small business? Cafe Tinto and Amy’s Pastelillos, both in North Philly.

    Which sports teams do you root for? I was a Sixers fan before I came to Philadelphia. All the other teams I became a fan of after I moved to Philadelphia. They grow on you. The Flyers, Phillies, the Eagles are in a renaissance period right now.

    Favorite Philly artist, performer, musician and/or band? Percussionist Pablo Batista and the band Low Cut Connie.

    What elements of Philly remind you of your childhood neighborhood of East Harlem in NYC? Any time I walk into a bodega and I can talk in Spanish, it’s like a time warp.

    What’s one place in or around Philadelphia everyone should visit at least once? Teatro Esperanza.

    What do you wish people knew about the people who call Philly home? We always get up. We get knocked down, but we always get up. It’s part of that Rocky theme. There’s a lot of persistence in Philadelphia. It makes our city more dynamic.

  • What draws the 55+ population to Cherry Hill? | Inquirer Cherry Hill

    What draws the 55+ population to Cherry Hill? | Inquirer Cherry Hill

    Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋

    First up this week, a $70,000 grant from the state will help the township explore a key question: What makes Cherry Hill such a desirable place to live for people 55 and older? Also this week, a Say Yes to the Dress star is coming to town, and we explain why the library is experiencing disruptions.

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    A new assessment will explore what draws older residents to Cherry Hill

    Cherry Hill will be doing a needs assessment to determine what makes older residents want to stay.

    One-third of Cherry Hill’s residents are 55 or older. As the township’s population continues to grow, local leaders want to understand what makes its older residents stick around.

    “For those that have the means, it’s a conscious decision to stay,” said Mayor Dave Fleisher. “They want to stay close to their kids, close to their grandkids.”

    Cherry Hill will be using a $70,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services to do a needs assessment, including focus groups, listening sessions, and a survey. The goal of the grant, given to 17 communities in total, is to “make communities more welcoming and livable for people of all ages.”

    Read more about what Cherry Hill leaders hope to learn.

    💡 Community News

    🏫 Schools Briefing

    • In case you missed it, last week, Cherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton assured parents that the district will not ban or censor library books. The clarification came after an internal memo suggested that students would need parental permission to check out “sensitive” books.
    • Morton also last week released a report on the first quarter of the school year. It outlined key actions, currents challenges, and next steps across five areas, including academic achievement, the school’s climate, and staffing.
    • The district will hold its final meeting about elementary school enrollment “balancing” tomorrow at 7 p.m. over Zoom.
    • Reminder to families: There will be an early dismissal next Wednesday to kick off Thanksgiving break. See the district’s full calendar here.
    • Inspire A Learner, a new Islamic youth education and daycare center, has received zoning approval to operate in a converted office building on Marlkress Road. (70 and 73)

    🍽️ On our Plate

    • The owners of Cherry Hill’s Old World-style Italian restaurant Il Villaggio have an agreement to buy popular Haddon Township pub Keg & Kitchen. It will remain a pub, but undergo a few changes, including to its name, menu, and decor.
    • Bombay Express, an Indian restaurant that recently closed its Marlton location, is heading to Cherry Hill. The eatery, which offers chicken, lamb, and vegetable dishes, in addition to biryanis and tandoori, will open in the Centrum Shoppes on Haddonfield-Berlin Road, though an exact timeline has not yet been shared.
    • Umai Ramen is one of the 20 best ramen shops in the Garden State, according to BestofNJ.com. The food outlet noted the Brace Road restaurant “brings a taste of authentic Japanese street food to Cherry Hill,” suggesting diners try the classic miso, tonkotsu, or the black garlic ramen.

    🎳 Things to Do

    🎅🏻 Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan: The bright red touring truck is making a stop in Cherry Hill tonight, where you can take photos with Santa, enjoy seasonal activities, and purchase Coca-Cola-themed gifts. ⏰ Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Roy Rogers

    🛍️ Eyez on U Pop-Up Market: Beat the Black Friday rush and shop local businesses at the mall’s Grand Court. ⏰ Friday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 23, times vary 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Cherry Hill Mall

    🎄 Holiday House: See Barclay Farmstead decked out for the holidays. ⏰ Friday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 23, times vary 💵 $5.49 for adults, $3.49 for children 10 and under📍 Barclay Farmstead

    🤖 Philcon 2025: Science fiction, fantasy, and horror buffs will gather to celebrate the genres in books, film, television, and more. This year’s principal speaker is writer Charles Gannon, who is known for his Caine Riordan series. ⏰ Friday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 23, times vary 💵 $35-$75 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton

    🎧 R&B Night: Drinksgiving: Three DJs will play tunes during this R&B-themed event. ⏰ Friday, Nov. 21, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 💵 $13.34 📍 Vera

    💎 Holiday Gift Bazaar: Over 40 vendors will be selling everything from accessories and beauty products to home goods at this event. ⏰ Sunday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Congregation Kol Ami

    🎁 Holiday Craft Fair: Browse an array of vendors selling items like jewelry, scrapbooking supplies, and pottery. ⏰ Sunday, Nov. 23, 1-4 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Cherry Hill Public Library

    🏡 On the Market

    This four-bedroom Short Hills home has a heated covered patio

    The four-bedroom home spans more than 5,100 square feet.

    Built in 1999, this spacious brick-fronted Short Hills home has a variety of unique features. Its first floor features a two-story foyer; a living room; an office; a family room with a fireplace set into a stone accent wall and vaulted ceilings; a dining room with a quartz waterfall island in lieu of a table; and a kitchen with granite countertops and high-end appliances. It has four bedrooms, including a primary suite, with a massive walk-in closet, a fireplace, a spa-like bathroom, and a balcony. The finished basement has a full bathroom and a home gym. Outside, there’s a heated covered patio and a saltwater fiberglass pool with a rock waterfall.

    See more photos of the property here.

    Price: $1.165M | Size: 5,100 SF | Acreage: 0.38

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  • Letters to the Editor | Nov. 19, 2025

    Letters to the Editor | Nov. 19, 2025

    Journey with Alzheimer’s

    Thank you to Wendy Ruderman for your moving story about Mike West. I had the privilege of knowing both Mike and Lynn — Mike, who left a lasting impact, and Lynn, who continues to honor his legacy with grace and heart. Your piece truly captured their spirit.

    Mike was always approachable — no matter how challenging the business discussion, his smile always led the way into the room. He was a consummate professional who brought people together and made things happen, always with kindness and respect.

    Reading about his journey with Alzheimer’s was difficult. It’s hard to imagine the weight of the decisions he faced. I salute Lynn for her courage in sharing resources and their family’s experience, so others might find help and understanding on their own Alzheimer’s journeys.

    Your story is a reminder that it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget what matters most in support of friends and family. Mike’s legacy isn’t just in Rothman’s growth, but in how he treated people — with genuine care. Sharing his story will help more families find the support they need.

    Thank you for telling it with such compassion.

    Richard L. Snyder, chief operating officer, Independence Blue Cross

    Ridding sewage pollution

    I’m writing in response to the recent article about sewage pollution in the Philly-Camden region. As a coxswain on the St. Joseph’s women’s rowing team, I spend hours training on the Schuylkill. Lately, it’s hard not to think about what’s flowing below us — billions of gallons of sewage-tainted water.

    Combined sewer systems — where sewage and stormwater share the same pipes to a treatment plant — serve about 60% of Philadelphia. These systems can’t handle heavy rainfall, causing overflows that contaminate our rivers. Between 2016 and 2024, an average of 12.7 billion gallons of untreated sewage and stormwater entered local waterways each year. This goes against the Clean Water Act’s goal of protecting U.S. waters and threatens wildlife, communities, and athletes like myself.

    Philadelphia must invest in stronger infrastructure that can handle heavy rainfall. While green stormwater projects are an important start, they aren’t enough to protect the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. Ongoing sewage overflows make training and recreation unsafe for up to 195 days a year. It’s time for the Water Department to act and keep our rivers clean and safe.

    Cecilia Sarnowski, Philadelphia

    Insult to veterans

    I read with astonishment and anger the article about the disappearance of exhibits about Black American soldiers in a World War II cemetery in the Netherlands.

    Does this administration know no shame?

    These soldiers died fighting for freedom and against the Nazis. They must be remembered.

    How must their descendants feel?

    Judy Hartl, Philadelphia

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  • Horoscopes: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

    ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even if you’re capable of doing something on your own, accepting help is still valuable, just not for the obvious reason. The “help” isn’t really the point; what matters is what you learn through the exchange.

    TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes the fastest way forward is to pause, check your bearings, and confirm your orientation, because you don’t want to go fast in the wrong direction. A brief moment of awareness now will save hours later.

    GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People ask of you what they will. But you can’t oblige every ask. People who respect you will stay in dialogue even when they don’t get what they want. People who only want the “yes” will fade away when they hear “no.”

    CANCER (June 22-July 22). Love can witness without fixing. Kindness can be warm and steady without falling into the gravity of another person’s need. Take care of yourself first. It’s not selfish; it’s the correct order.

    LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may have wonky tools or a clumsy setup today, and that’s actually perfect. When things are tricky, it wakes up your inventiveness, forcing you to move differently, think sharper and invent. And you’re so brilliant when you improvise!

    VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Kindness isn’t a contract. Your generosity doesn’t obligate you to the comfort of others. Protect your energy. Give because it delights you, not because it’s expected. And if you’re just not sure, hold off until you have a stronger feeling about what to do next.

    LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You sense the ache of the world even on bright days. Still, it’s not betrayal to feel good. When joy visits, take it in. And someone must remember what hope feels like. Why shouldn’t that someone be you?

    SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s not too much to ask life to impress you, especially if you ask it to yourself, or send it to the heavens, or write it in your journal. After all, you regularly give more than what’s expected of you. And others might, too, if they sense the challenge.

    SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re awakening to how uneven emotional labor can be. Don’t confuse serving with loving. True partnership is mutual tending. Step back from one-way giving; step toward those who offer warmth back. Balance restores dignity and real joy.

    CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve been accused of stubbornness, but there’s an upside to it — and in your case it’s an up and up and up side. Tenacity got you here and tenacity will get you to the next place, too. Keep it pushing, eyes ahead, never stop.

    AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To want more from someone is to overlook who they already are. Love’s rare grace is to stop improving, fixing or expecting, and simply witness. Let them be, and they’ll rise naturally into the truest version of themselves.

    PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you chase a floating ball in water, your own motion pushes it away. The same goes for goals and people. Consider approaching indirectly, from the side or under the surface. Don’t make waves. Let it drift closer to you.

    TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 19). Welcome to your Year of Wonder Work. You’ll create something that makes you proud to wake up early. The mix of joy and diligence turns ordinary efforts into legacy-making magic. More highlights: Romance finds you in motion — on a journey, in a workshop, mid-song. You’ll refine your tastes, elevate your surroundings, and collect experiences that feel cinematic. Cancer and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 39, 26, 14 and 13.

  • Dear Abby | Husband repeatedly mentions his late ex in his sleep

    DEAR ABBY: My husband of 4 1/2 years had an old girlfriend he was on and off with for 15 years. She passed away while he was in prison. We got married three months after he was released. The thing is, when he sleeps, almost every night, he says her name and how much he loves her. He says because he’s doing it in his sleep, he doesn’t know he’s doing it. It seems to upset him that I’m upset. He doesn’t want to hurt me. What can I do to deal with it or get him to stop doing it?

    — DREADS THE BED IN COLORADO

    DEAR DREADS: Your husband was on and off with his late girlfriend much longer than he has been married to you. Old habits die hard. If he wakes you when this happens, don’t hesitate to gently wake him. If he asks why you did it, explain that he was talking in his sleep. (Do not be specific about what.) Then try to remember that she is history, and you are right next to him.

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    DEAR ABBY: I’m a senior widow who has been dating an older man for a year now. He’s caring and thoughtful and has many good qualities, but one thing he does is creating difficulty for me. He constantly stares at other women. I’ve talked with him about a “five-second rule,” but he doesn’t hear me. He told me he was raised by his mother and grandmother and that’s why he’s attracted to women in general. He says it doesn’t mean anything.

    I have never been with a man who constantly looks at other women. He also prefers to have women friends rather than men friends. I don’t want to be jealous, but sometimes it’s hard keeping those feelings down. I’m trying to decide whether I should end this relationship or stay in it and try to overcome my feelings of jealousy.

    — RED FLAG IN CALIFORNIA

    DEAR RED FLAG: If this person makes you feel less good about yourself, recognize it IS a red flag. His behavior is insensitive and rude. Because you have asked him to stop staring at women when he is with you and he makes excuses to continue, my advice is to find a companion who is more considerate of your feelings.

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    DEAR ABBY: My wife of 31 years and I have been fighting over politics and cultural changes in our country. The arguments have cooled down by mutual agreement, but so has our sexual desire for each other. Our marriage consultant has always taken my wife’s position; I am left on my own. I have no support from the rest of my family (three lovely daughters), but I still love and respect my wife. She told me that I must switch my politics to hers or she will leave me. What do I do?

    — THREATENED IN WISCONSIN

    DEAR THREATENED: Tell your wife and her marriage consultant that as your political arguments have dwindled, so has your sex life. It may be time to seek professional counseling with someone else on your own. Your wife’s ultimatum is unrealistic. Unless the two of you can agree to disagree, take her up on her offer.

  • Trump dismisses U.S. intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

    Trump dismisses U.S. intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Trump warmly welcomed the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia on his first White House visit in seven years.

    The U.S.-Saudi relationship had, for a time, been sent into a tailspin by the operation targeting Khashoggi, a fierce critic of the kingdom.

    But seven years later, the dark clouds over the relationship have been cleared away. And Trump is tightening his embrace of the 40-year-old crown prince, who he said is an indispensable player in shaping the Middle East in the decades to come.

    Trump in his defense of the crown prince derided Khashoggi as “extremely controversial” and said “a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman.” Prince Mohammed denies involvement in the killing of Khashoggi, who was a Saudi citizen and Virginia resident.

    “Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen,” Trump said when asked about the killing by a reporter during an Oval Office appearance with Prince Mohammed. “But (Prince Mohammed) knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that. You don’t have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that.”

    But U.S. intelligence officials determined that the Saudi crown prince likely approved the killing by Saudi agents of U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to U.S. findings declassified in 2021 at the start of the Biden administration. Trump officials, during his first administration, refused to release the report.

    Prince Mohammed said Saudi Arabia “did all the right steps” to investigate Khashoggi’s death.

    “It’s painful and it’s a huge mistake,” he said.

    Trump, who said the two leaders have become “good friends,” even commended the Saudi leader for strides made by the kingdom on human rights without providing any specific detail.

    Full justice for the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi may never be achieved | Trudy Rubin

    New investment from Saudis

    The crown prince for his part announced Saudi Arabia was increasing its planned investments in the U.S. to $1 trillion, up from $600 billion that the Saudis announced they would pour into the United States when Trump visited the kingdom in May.

    Echoing rhetoric that Trump likes to use, the crown prince called the U.S. the “hottest country on the planet” for foreign investment.

    “What you’re creating is not about an opportunity today. It’s also about long-term opportunity,” Prince Mohammed said.

    Trump’s family has a strong personal interest in the kingdom. In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

    It’s Dar Global’s second collaboration with the Trump Organization, the collection of companies controlled by the U.S. president’s children, in Saudi Arabia.

    Trump pushed back on suggestions that there could be a conflict of interest in his family’s dealings with the Saudis.

    “I have nothing to do with the family business,” Trump said.

    Trump’s comments about Khashoggi’s killing and defense of his family’s business in Saudi Arabia were blasted by human rights and government oversight activists.

    Human rights groups say Saudi authorities continue to harshly repress dissent, including by arresting human rights defenders, journalists and political dissidents for criticism against the kingdom. They also note a surge in executions in Saudi Arabia that they connect to an effort to suppress internal dissent.

    “President Trump has Jamal Khashoggi’s blood on his hands,” said Raed Jarrar, advocacy director for DAWN, a U.S.-based group advocating for democracy and human rights in the Arab world that was founded by Khashoggi.

    Rolling out the red carpet

    Trump warmly received Prince Mohammed when he arrived at the White House Tuesday morning for a pomp-filled arrival ceremony that included a military flyover and a thundering greeting from the U.S. Marine band.

    Technically, it wasn’t a state visit, because the crown prince is not the head of state. But Prince Mohammed has taken charge of the day-to-day governing for his father, King Salman, 89, who has endured health problems in recent years.

    Later, Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed the crown prince for a black-tie dinner in the White House East Room. The boldface names who attended included Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Trump at the dinner announced he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. The designation, while largely symbolic, provides foreign partners with certain benefits in the areas of defense, trade and security cooperation.

    The president also announced that the two leaders had signed a new defense agreement, but the White House did not immediately release details of the pact. Ahead of the visit, the Saudis had signaled they were looking for formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the U.S. military protection for the kingdom.

    “A stronger and more capable alliance will advance the interests of both countries,” Trump said. “And it will serve the highest interest of peace.”

    Fighter jets and business deals

    On the eve of Prince Mohammed’s arrival, Trump announced he had agreed to sell the Saudis F-35 fighter jets despite some concerns within the administration that the sale could lead to China gaining access to the U.S. technology behind the advanced weapon system. The White House announced the two leaders formalized the F-35 agreement Tuesday as well as a deal for the Saudis to purchase nearly 300 tanks from the U.S.

    They also signed agreements signifying closer cooperation on capital markets and critical minerals markets, as well as efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Trump’s announcement on the fighter jets was surprising because some in the Republican administration have been wary about upsetting Israel’s qualitative military edge over its neighbors, especially at a time when Trump is depending on Israeli support for the success of his Gaza peace plan.

    Abraham Accord talks

    The visit comes at a moment when Trump is trying to nudge the Saudis toward normalizing relations with Israel.

    The president in his first term had helped forge commercial and diplomatic ties between Israel and Bahrain, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates through an effort dubbed the Abraham Accords.

    Trump sees expansion of the accords as essential to his broader efforts to build stability in the Middle East after the two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Getting Saudi Arabia — the largest Arab economy and the birthplace of Islam — to sign on would spur a domino effect, he argues.

    But the Saudis have maintained that a path toward Palestinian statehood must first be established before normalizing relations with Israel can be considered. The Israelis remain steadfastly opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state.

    “We want to be part of the Abraham Accords, but we want also to be sure that we secure a clear path of a two-state solution,” Prince Mohammed said.