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Regina Fried

I'm a writer living and working in Charlestown Township.
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Words to Live By

Last month, a driver talking on his cell phone ran a red light and hit my car so hard he could have ended my life. For my family, the national debate over distracted driving had hit home.

The Things We Save

One benefit of living in the Delaware Valley is that we’re safe from many natural disasters. But if I had to flee from one, as residents in the Midwest did to escape floodwaters, what would I save?

Roller Girl

It’s funny how the mind works. I read a story about the Wanamaker organ and suddenly I’m humming a song by a ‘70s pop star.

Summer Vacations on Two Wheels

To me, summer doesn't just mean pulling out the sunscreen and beach towels. It also means pulling out the bicycles and hitting the trails.

Running for School Board 101

Maybe it's me, but I think candidates for school board should attend school board meetings.

A Sense of Community

Once someone told me that the suburbs have no sense of community. She couldn't have been more wrong. I know that all it takes to find a sense of community is to get involved.

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