Gerow: This Father's Day, don't sweat the presents. Give your family the gift of time together | PennLive

It's Father's Day. Across the land fathers are being celebrated on their special day.

I was blessed to have the dad I did. He's been gone 20 years, but I miss him every day. Although he was not my biological father, he gave me so much more than just the gift of life.

He rescued me from a life of poverty and despair, brought me to the greatest nation in the world, and showered me with love, attention and guidance. We didn't have many material things, but I could not have asked for more.

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Gerow: To the new graduates, remember to take the time to look around, talk with each other | PennLive

Around the commonwealth and across the country proud parents are gathering to see their kids walk down the aisle in cap and gown to receive their diploma and walk into the next phase of their life.

Last week voters of both major parties nominated their candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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