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Wrightsville-Hellam, PA
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Wrightsville Bride-To-Be Discovers Stage 4 Cancer While Training For Marathon
A 27-year-old woman from Pennsylvania who was planning her wedding and training for a marathon is now facing stage 4 colon cancer — and her friends are rallying to support her. Rylie Toomey, of Wrightsville, was just weeks away from saying “I do” when her life changed overnight. Instead of walking down the aisle, she underwent major surgery, completed fertility preservation, and is now preparing for six months of chemotherapy, according to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Amanda Dzengeleski. “Words we never imagined having to write,” Dzengeleski said on the fundraiser page. GoFundMe …
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NY Couples Expect Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend?
Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…
Aldie, VA
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Will This Virginia Wedding Pro Plan Her Own Happy Ending? Find Out On 'The Bachelor'
A wedding planner from Virginia is looking to swap out her clipboard for a dress of her own as she gets ready to look for love on the upcoming season of "The Bachelor." Charlottesville resident Savannah Quin, 27, will be vying this season on the reality show to win the affection of New Jersey native Grant Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader who is no stranger to fans of the show. Ellis may look familiar to some, having previously competed on "The Bachelorette," though that appearance didn't end up with a ring on it. He's hoping for better luck this time. According to her ABC bio, Quin, a Li…
Randolph, MA
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot
Massachusetts man said he plans to pay to start a new life for himself and his partner after scoring a $1 million win in the state lottery. Sean Galvez, of Randolph, won the seven-figure sum playing the "$1,000,000 Monolopoly Doubler," a $5 scratch-off ticket. He chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Galvez said he plans to pay for his wedding and buy a home with the cash. He bought the ticket at V&D Variety Store,1897 River St. in Hyde Park. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
Edison, NJ
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NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex
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Player In 'The Knot'
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin is gracing the cover of "The Knot" ahead of her wedding to Andrew Levrone Jr. ALSO SEE: Five Things To Know About NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin The 22-year-old hurdler from Dunellen, and her future husband -- who spent two years playing for the Panthers, Jaguars, and Ravens -- had a mutual friend but didn't connect until he slid into her DMs on Instagram, she tells the outlet. Bonding over their Christian faith and passion for sports, the two dated for a year before getting engaged. In her "The Kno…
