1st Lieutenant Lon T. Palmer, commander of the 504th Air Force Band, was a life-long teacher who saw music as an integral part of a well-rounded education. He believed that music was a powerful engine for tolerance and a fundamental language with unifying qualities. To...

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Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “I do not pretend to give such a deed; I only lend it to you. When you meet with another honest man in similar distress, you must pay me by lending this sum to him.” Dottie DeSimone and her husband, Jeff,...

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In 1902, Philip Roth immigrated from Lithuania to Syracuse, New York, where, with few resources, he established himself as a “peddler” of various goods. He worked tirelessly to develop a business that would enable his entire family to join him in the United States. Phillip...

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Philanthropic Foodies is an annual gathering of dining enthusiasts who have a desire to give back to the community. The event, which showcases talented local chefs and products from local purveyors, raises charitable contributions to benefit pre-selected charities.

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