Before I went to Budapest, a friend told me that for her it conjured images of “Eastern European dissidents and women with hairy legs.” I hadn’t considered either. What I knew about Budapest could be summed up in a few phrases: Eastern European, recently communist (until 1990), a relatively new NATO member. And always the refrain I heard from people who had been there: “The women are beautiful.”

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A COUPLE who teach in the Middle East returned to the bride’s home village for their wedding ceremony.

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A COUPLE who teach in the Middle East returned to the brides home village for their wedding ceremony.

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Sunday was a special occasion, as local resident Josie Spurlock celebrated her 100th birthday.

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The history, tradition, and benefits behind ‘frog marriages.’ Amphibian - Frog - Reptiles and Amphibians - pet - Recreation

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In West Sayville, N.Y. the elusive Malankara and their Ascension Day Parade have assumed a mysterious, almost mythical status.

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Durham Memorial AME Zion Church still overflowed Sunday morning with the sweet sounds of a church organ and soulful Christian hymns.

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The musicians in the Trinity Jazz Orchestra take the biblical summons to “make a joyful noise” quite seriously.

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In the summer of 1933, 14 Hilltop business owners ran a full-page ad in The Herald announcing the Pleasantville Merchants Picnic, held on Aug. 16. Each 25-cent purchase netted a raffle ticket good for a grand prize of $50, to be awarded the evening of the concert and dance at the Odd Fellow’s Hall. Free coffee and doughnuts were served all day.

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In West Sayville, N.Y., the Malankara and their parade have assumed a mysterious, almost mythical status.

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