‘Screens are bad for children. I believe overuse of screens is a thalidomide of the 21st century.’
Jessica Leigh Lebos
Community Editor Jessica Leigh Lebos has been writing about interesting people, vexing issues and anything involving free food for more than 20 years. She introduces herself at cocktail parties as southern by marriage.
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PTSD study makes progress
PROGrESS is much more than an effort to collect data—it’s a way to fast track veterans with PTSD on to already-proven protocols.
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Marathon: More Rock ‘n’ Roll than ever
PAVEMENT, prepare to be pounded. This weekend marks the fourth year that the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon brings its signature races to town, and its organizers have upped their game […]
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Emmaus House: Feeding the hungry, feeding the soul
The difference between charity and service is a hairnet.
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#SAVFF Review: The Book of Life
A mainstream Latino kids’ movie from Hollywood is long overdue, and the Tijuana-born Gutierrez uses the opportunity to present the joy and aesthetic beauty of his heritage
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Airbnbusted?
Martinez has been advised that since the City has no actual ordinance to cover Airbnb rentals, the judicial interpretation of her citations may not be valid under the traditional bed-and-breakfast header.
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Bag the plastic, Tybee
U.S. bag bans have already passed in Chicago, the Outer Banks and the entire state of California. Tybee Island’s would set the precedent in Georgia.
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Food Day: Sustenance and justice
COME ONE, come all, come hungry. The fourth annual Food Day Festival will once again occupy Daffin Park this Sunday, Nov. 2, and there will be plenty of healthy, sustainably-sourced […]
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March Against Monsanto is Saturday
‘All we’ve been asking for at this point is labeling,’ reminds Brighter Day Natural Foods owner Peter Brodhead. ‘If GMOs are so safe, just put the label on.’
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The Gospel of the Muralcle on 34th Street
The faithful must remember that just because the mural is gone doesn’t mean the miracle wasn’t real.
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Grim fairy tales
IF YOU find American Horror Story way too tame and haunted hayrides put you to sleep, The Pillowman might be your kind of Halloween week entertainment.
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Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival: Top 5
Have a (matzah) ball and more in Forsyth Park this Sunday, Oct. 26