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New Specialty Burger Offends Catholics

Also in this week's "Good Reads," a local freshman stars in a prime-time TV series, thrifting tips, and a Katy Perry contest.

It’s the weekend, and that often means you want to take a break from reading the news of the day. Each week, we’ll compile a list of “good reads” from Patch sites around the area. They’re happy or compelling or otherwise interesting stories for your weekend reading pleasure.

Local High School Student Stars In TV Series 'The Goldbergs'

The start of Sean Giambrone's freshman year is being delayed just a bit as he films a network TV show in L.A.

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Will Katy Perry Be Performing at a Local School?

Check out this great video that high school students put together to try to win a contest to get Katy Perry to sing at their school

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Thrifting Tips from the "Queen of Rummage"

The coordinator of the Christ Church Rummage Sale, one of the largest in the country, shares her best tips for snagging a good deal.

Is a Burger’s "Communion Wafer Garnish" Over the Line?

Kuma's Corner is not known for its subtlety — headbanger music, heavily tattooed waitstaff and giant, delectable burgers. But did the restaurant go to far with its latest special, which features "a communion wafer garnish.”


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