Articles
1940s Roller Derby Star Kept Blindness Secret
The New York Times Roller Derby: A Legally Blind Track Star Recalls Joy on Roller Skates By DAVID BLOCK Published Sunday August 21, 2005 Sammy Skobel knew he was fast, and he knew he was tough. But he was also legally blind and he knew his eyesight would prevent him...
Purim: An Important Jewish Holiday
Published March 1, 2010 Associated Content http://voices.yahoo.com/the-gulf-war-purim-story-orthodox-rabbis-5544673.html The Gulf War, the Purim Story and an Orthodox Rabbi’s Perspective By David Block Many Orthodox Jews believe that God deserves credit for the 1991...
A Look at Two Philadelphia Achilles International Athletes
Victoria Matysik and Madeline Garber's Recent Successes The 2024 AACR (American Association of Cancer Research) Philadelphia marathon (26.2 miles) had noteworthy occurrences. The first woman finisher, Katie Florio who clocked 2 hours 32 minutes 42 seconds (2:32:42)...
Pennsylvanians Florio and Loevner Win the 67th Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA, November 24—I covered the Philadelphia Marathon on foot, while David Block was on the men’s press truck and interviewed both champions for Runner’s Gazette. I saw the start, the 9-mile point at the Philadelphia Zoo, the 20K mark on the Girard Street...
Archbishop Carroll alum Katie Florio wins 2024 Philadelphia Marathon
By David Block For MediaNews Group Archbishop Carroll High School alum Katie Florio won the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Nov. 24 with a new personal best of 2 hours 32 minutes 42 seconds. Her previous PR was 2:35:07, which she ran at the 2022 California International...
M*A*S*H Star David Ogden Stiers
Disabled Dealer Magazine June 2008 The Winner’s Circle Looking at the Compassionate Side of David Ogden Stiers by David Block David Ogden Stiers’ impressive 30 plus year acting career spans Broadway, concert halls, movies and television....
M*A*S*H Star William Christopher
Disabled Dealer Magazine May 2007 William Christopher Actor & Author: From M*A*S*H to Mixed Blessings The Winner’s Circle By David Block M*A*S*H Star William Christopher Recalls Raising his Autistic Son Since the huge success of M*A*S*H during...
Looking at First 200 Years of Walnut Street Theatre’s Rich History
Weekly Press/University Review Wednesday August 20, 2008 Looking back at Walnut Street Theatre’s 200-year history By David Block The Walnut Street Theatre will be celebrating its 200th anniversary this season. To provide audiences with a true taste of Americana this...
VA’s Neglect Contributes to Desert Storm Veteran’s Death
Delaware Gazette Tuesday, June 01, 2010 Local family remembers Marine’s untimely death By David Block For the Gazette Corporal Steven Campbell was a proud marine who volunteered to serve for six years. In 1991, Campbell fought in Desert Storm, in which he was in 1st...
Sarah Palin’s Parents – Article
The Palin Family’s Journey In a candid interview, conducted on behalf of Protected Tomorrows, with freelance writer David Block, Chuck and Sally Heath, parents of Sarah Palin, reveal how their family opened their minds and their hearts when Sarah’s son, Trig, was born...