by Michael Collazo For Harrisburg City Islanders star midfielder Jose Barril, everything about Pennsylvania was different. It’s a familiar immigrant story. Looking for a better opportunity, Barril moved to America for work. He didn’t know English. He didn’t recognize the local food. He missed his family. “It’s so different,” said Barril. “Usually (most Americans) don’t […]
Diversity and Inclusion
In early March I had the privilege, along with many other corporations and small businesses, of being invited to the 4th Annual Diversity and Business Summit. What an event!!! I was given access to management in America’s oldest sport – Major League Baseball. The topic was DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, a theme close to my heart […]
A Mother’s Day Letter by a Mother
My Dearest Children It is with great pleasure and pride that I have chosen to write you this letter and hope to have it published for Mother’s Day. Although, three out of four of you are parents already and while my oldest has no children of her own she has been a better parent to […]
Verny Varela returns with a new hit “Vive El Momento” (Live the Moment)
Singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and flutist Verny Varela kicks off the year with a new single, “Vive El Momento” (Live the Moment). Verny Varela has positioned himself as one of the most multifaceted artists within his genre, having ample experience in the world of Salsa music not only as an artist and musician but as well […]
Giving Back to the Community is a Family Affair
April is National Autism Month and to acknowledge it we are highlighting a family that faces autism in a very special and unique way. The Moran family, Eddie, 48; his wife Ruth, 43, and their twin sons Tyler and Daniel, 15, are a very special family because they volunteer of their time to numerous community […]