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November 28, 2019

To Thanksgiving, and the best TV episode ever dedicated to it

This year, I reposted a Facebook memory from all the way back in 2018. It contrasts my good feelings about the holiday growing up…

October 29, 2019

Florida is for other people, who may not know…

Most of you know how I feel about Florida. Knowing I moved out says much of it, but there are a lot of reasons…

January 15, 2019

Reports: Nexstar says no to WPIX-NY, WSFL-Miami

If you want to do something well, watch someone else do it. That’s the way to improve in most skills in life. That’s one…

January 11, 2019

Anniversary means time to start something new

It’s Jan. 11 and that means today marks four years since my very first blog post at www.CohenConnect.com. Back then, when I started, I…

January 2, 2019

Banned from Facebook pages twice in 2 days!

Sometimes, interesting things happen when you read friends’ Facebook pages. I’m not talking about going to look on purpose, which I’ve done before. I’m…

November 21, 2018

The end of an era, and beginning of this one (Part A of this one)

It was 20 years ago tonight. Not exactly. It was actually four days off, on Nov. 25, but what really matters is it was…

November 4, 2018

Difficult week, from anger to sadness, as election approaches

I don’t remember a seven-day period like the time since last Saturday. That’s when I woke up, turned on the TV, and saw what…

October 28, 2018

Not a good day for political thoughts, the USA as a whole

I’ve known I had another blog post “due” before the election, if you know how I think, but too much on my mind and…

October 20, 2018

Thinking about teacher’s child porn trouble and my old school’s website

Today, I found out some news about someone who went to school with me, pretty much since kindergarten. In fact, I think he lived…

October 10, 2018

The case against us all paying for private schools

Several times a year, before elections, a man in Florida emails me about who to support in elections down there. The goal is to…

October 2, 2018

News starting out good but going downhill fast

It’s a happy moment at CohenConnect.com. (Online definition of moment: “a very brief period of time.” The italics are mine.) September’s blog numbers were…

September 3, 2018

Labor Day weekend leftovers

I don’t know, but I’m pretty sure you’ve had a busy week, between getting used to having your kids in school or planning what…

August 29, 2018

Ron DeSantis didn’t learn from Roseanne Barr

There are just 69 days until the midterm elections (for those of you who really explored all around this all-around great blog to see…

August 27, 2018

Not the typical pet, not the typical vet appointment

What a morning, and I hadn’t even gotten to the vet’s office!It was time for Frisky’s first annual physical. That’s not counting the office…

June 27, 2018

The necessity of public unions, now no chance for compromise

NOTE: Shortly before publishing, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he’ll retire effective July 31. According to Axios, that’ll give President Donald Trump “a…

May 25, 2018

Follow-Up Friday, plus David Hogg defeats Publix

First, I want to thank you for all your reading. This is my 99th blog and so far there have been more than 14,100…

May 23, 2018

The Big Bang Theory’s wedding episode succeeded where Publix failed

Most of us strive for perfection. Some of us do it too hard, and it can affect our well-being. On the other hand, there…

May 13, 2018

In defense: The good Facebook can do when used by the right people

First, happy Mother’s Day to everyone to whom that applies. I hope you’re having a great day! Second, today is also the celebration of…

May 8, 2018

Paying for news, one candidate’s free airtime and asking for your comments

I hope you’ve had a terrific Tuesday! I have a few thoughts (just a few) I figured I’d get out today. This morning, Axios…

April 25, 2018

Who says everything I write is negative (but correct)?

This is my 90th blog post and like most journalists, I identify mistakes all over and somehow — often through publicity — try to…

April 17, 2018

Comey comes alive with tough talk against Trump

I didn’t know much about James Comey until about two years ago. Since then, I thought pretty highly of the guy and that really…

April 3, 2018

Villanova Victory, Volume III

They did it again! Villanova University’s men’s basketball team is celebrating its second national championship in three years. According to the schoolâ€™s president, Rev….

March 30, 2018

Tiffany Trump’s trouble, what unions could do to Amazon and the media

It’s nice when Americans exercise their First Amendment rights (freedom ofÂ religion, speech, the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and…

March 20, 2018

Be nicer to Mike Jerrick, and other thoughts on what’s making news

People who know me can never, ever say I’m not loyal to people I like and respect. You’ll see that in a moment, along…

February 23, 2018

Parkland now, but North Miami Beach proud!

Did I just write that headline? There’s lots on my mind (too often, and that’s between me and my medical professional, and I’ll get…

February 18, 2018

Famous man, 80, suing famous man, 77, for age discrimination

What’s famous to you obviously relies on where you’ve been and what you’ve noticed, but these people have had national exposure for at least…

February 15, 2018

Killing kids and desecrating the name of Marjory Stoneman Douglas

I didnâ€™t plan on writing two blogs in two days completely from scratch, but the news calls for it. Yesterday, around this time, I…

October 4, 2017

Tom Petty’s disgraceful daughter, wrong reports at end

Every situation is different, but death always seems to be a hard topic. We could be talking about a close relative, an acquaintance from…

August 24, 2017

Hurricane Andrew, after a quarter century

25 years ago today, this was nothing. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed, not that I ever forgot a Hurricane Andrew…

April 25, 2016

Moving back to Philly!

Yes, you read correctly! Iâ€™m headed back after more than 12 years. I didn’t really think it was going to happen, especially considering the…

Get ready to roll safely into summer July 12, 2020
During the summer months, personal vehicles tend to cover a lot of ground between travel and daily commutes. However, consistent rolling, turning and braking... The post Get ready to roll safely into summer appeared first on The Philly Files.
4 tips for planning a summer family vacation July 11, 2020
As stay-at-home orders ease, many families are eager to get out of the house and hit the road for a summer trip. However, vacation... The post 4 tips for planning a summer family vacation appeared first on The Philly Files.
Video: Family fun with fudgsicles July 10, 2020
Planning snacks you can enjoy with your children is a winning parenting strategy for spending more time together while creating tasty treats. Take it... The post Video: Family fun with fudgsicles appeared first on The Philly Files.
Tropical Storm Fay forms; Warning flags up, down the shore July 9, 2020
PHILADELPHIA — Tropical Storm Fay formed just off North Carolina’s Outer Banks at 5pm Thursday, and the New Jersey shore is under a Tropical... The post Tropical Storm Fay forms; Warning flags up, down the shore appeared first on The Philly Files.
8 tips for safely operating battery-powered tools July 9, 2020
Battery-powered power tools make it convenient and efficient to tackle chores around the house and job site. While batteries eliminate the risks associated with... The post 8 tips for safely operating battery-powered tools appeared first on The Philly Files.
Savory redo: The rush for rosé is back on July 8, 2020
Kathleen Inman remembers the time when she had to twist arms in her tasting room to get people to try her rosé. Too many... The post Savory redo: The rush for rosé is back on appeared first on The Philly Files.
Safety in the sky with emergency air ambulance transportation July 7, 2020
For many types of medical emergencies, time is a critical factor. The faster a patient receives critical care, the greater the chances for a... The post Safety in the sky with emergency air ambulance transportation appeared first on The Philly Files.
Mild Coronavirus case? 8 tips to recover at home July 6, 2020
Coronavirus is still infecting people across the globe, with most who develop symptoms exhibiting mild illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and... The post Mild Coronavirus case? 8 tips to recover at home appeared first on The Philly Files.
Business ownership appeals to vets seeking post-military careers July 4, 2020
Once their service ends, veterans often expect to start a new career. In many cases, the same skills and characteristics that helped make them... The post Business ownership appeals to vets seeking post-military careers appeared first on The Philly Files.
Snack hacks that really pop July 3, 2020
If spending more time at home than usual has you reaching for snacks more often, keep some quick, flavorful options on-hand to help fuel... The post Snack hacks that really pop appeared first on The Philly Files.