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Cpl. Monteé Atkins, 28, Marine Corps Veteran Dies Suddenly Cpl. Monteé Atkins, 28, Marine Corps Veteran Dies Suddenly
Cpl. Monteé Atkins, 28, Marine Corps Veteran Dies Suddenly Monteé Curtis Atkins, a native of Norristown, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 8, according to an obituary published by Volpe Funeral Home. He was 28 years old.   Monteé was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and honorably discharged as Corporal Atkins. He enjoyed hanging with his friends; spending quality time eating, laughing and joking with his family, his obituary said. Facebook Monteé was an enthusiastic gamer who also loved to sing and dance, according to his obit. He pursued becoming a tattoo artist along with a passion for cooking and grilling. "Known for hi…

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by Jon Craig
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You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates
You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates Are you the next "American Idol?" The popular ABC singing competition is holding virtual auditions for the upcoming season this month and next. As long as you are of a certain age (scroll down for audition dates). According to the "American Idol" casting application website, contestants must be born between June 2, 1995 and Feb. 15, 2010.  Additionally, contestants must be legal U.S. residents authorized to participate in the entire competition. Auditions for residents in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania via Zoom will be Wednesday, Aug. 21.  Virginia re…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
PA Singer Deserved More From Judges On 'The Voice,' Fans Say PA Singer Deserved More From Judges On 'The Voice,' Fans Say
PA Singer Deserved More From Judges On 'The Voice,' Fans Say Viewers are turning to social media to express their frustrations after a Pennsylvania singer on NBC's "The Voice" received only one chair turn during her blind audition. Hillary Torchiana, 34, of West Chester, sang Adele's "Easy on Me" during the Monday, Oct 3 episode and got interest from seasoned judge Blake Shelton. Hillary Torchiana performs Adele's "Easy on Me" during "The Voice" blind auditions. The Voice Though all of the judges applauded Torchiana at the end of her performance, one commented on how she didn't fully agree with Torchiana's song choice. "I think an Adele song is…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lifestyle
Hunting, Fishing PA Teen Cut From 'American Idol' Hunting, Fishing PA Teen Cut From 'American Idol'
Hunting, Fishing PA Teen Cut From 'American Idol' The "American Idol" journey for a hunting-fishing 17-year-old girl from Pennsylvania has come to an end. Morgan Gruber was cut from the show after a performance this week, which did not air, she said on Facebook. "I am so thankful for this amazing journey that American Idol has given me!!!" she wrote. "I’ve met so many amazing people and I’m so thankful for this opportunity! This isn’t the last of #morgangruber." Gruber was last seen on the air with Maryland's Jay Copeland during their rendition of "Shallow." Gruber blew the American Idol judges out of the water during her audition with …

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by Jillian Pikora & Cecilia Levine
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'Puberty Really Hit': Young Singer's Voice Is Dead Ringer For Johnny Cash On 'American Idol' 'Puberty Really Hit': Young Singer's Voice Is Dead Ringer For Johnny Cash On 'American Idol'
'Puberty Really Hit': Young Singer's Voice Is Dead Ringer For Johnny Cash On 'American Idol' One day Luke Taylor was 4'11" singing alto. The next he was 6'1" belting below bass. The 20-year-old Pennsylvania native explained his dramatic voice drop on a recent "American Idol" audition, stunning judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan (scroll for video). Taylor, a West Chester resident and Liberty University sophomore," described his voice drop as a "dramatic" one to host Ryan Seacrest. "Puberty really hit," Perry exclaims before Taylor sings his rendition of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." He then gave a last-minute performance of "Frosty the Snowman," at Bryan's request. Pe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Longtime Springfield School District Employee, Catherine M. Jenkins Dies, 67 Longtime Springfield School District Employee, Catherine M. Jenkins Dies, 67
Longtime Springfield School District Employee, Catherine M. Jenkins Dies, 67 Catherine M. Jenkins of Springfield died on April 6. She was 67-years-old. Born in Philadelphia, Jenkins worked with special needs children for 13 years as part of her employment with the Springfield School District in Delaware County, according to her obituary. Jenkins' obituary remembered her as someone who "enjoyed gardening, singing, reading, summers at the beach, and spending time with her grandchildren." Jenkins graduated from Wesley College in 1973 and Dickinson College in 1975, her obit says. Jenkins is survived by her husband of 45 years, G. David Jenkins; two daughters…

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by Nicole Acosta