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Thirty-seven New York City children, ages 6 to 18, arrived Monday as part of the Fresh Air Fund to spend a week with volunteer host families from across the Delaware Valley. The children, who must have good grades and no discipline problems, leave behind hot city streets for swimming, playing and running in the grass.

To the Times:It's been about 11 years since Carl (a pseudonym) was incarcerated at George W. Hill penitentiary. Today he's thriving as a full-time truck driver. His charges were all misdemeanors. He was sentenced for retail theft and trespassing, both to feed his drug habit, and possession of heroin, opiates and cocaine.

To the Times:In the United States, citizens elect officials at every level of government to represent and serve us. We expect that our officials, in addition to acting with our collective best interests in mind, will listen to us, take our concerns seriously, and communicate with us in a manner that is transparent, honest and forthcoming.

Fairview AME Church: To Wildwood, N.J., Aug. 18, presented by the Vacation Bible School. Cost of $90 includes transportation and unlimited admission to the water park and amusement park. Transportation only is available for $40. Deposit of $25 is required; holds a trip to Sight and Sound Theater for "Jesus" on Oct.

As France plays Croatia for the 2018 World Cup championship, soccer fans are making sure their voices are heard in area bars and restaurants.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERThere may be a stray thunderstorm around today, but, otherwise, it's a pretty much copy of Saturday. Expect the high to hit about 86 degrees.CLICK HERE to find your local forecast.

"And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him." (1 John 5:15).A while back, a minister told a story to his congregation. When he had first started at the new church, he was given a pre-owned automobile that he drove to various towns in order to pray for people.

Slowdown Grillpub: 4700 Pennell Road, Aston, has live music Saturday at 8.Tom-N-Jerry's: 1006 MacDade Blvd., Milmont Park. Friday happy hour from 5-8 p.m. with the Buddy Cash band. Tongue & Groove follows Friday night. Saturday from 4-8 p.m. is BC Revelation. Saturday night is a Motley Crue tribute band Looks that Kill.

Woodlyn Baptist Church: 1125 MacDade Boulevard in Woodlyn. Annual vacation bible school for students in pre-K (4 years old) through entering 6 th grade. It will take place from July 15-19, 6-8:30 p.m. Again, this year, our VBS will begin with a delicious meal (at no cost) for all the students at 6 p.

Christ Church Media: 311 S. Orange St., Media, follows its summer service schedule through Sept. 2, the church holds one Sunday at 9 a.m., followed by summer fellowship on the front lawn.Cornerstone Christian Ministries: 2914 W. Ninth St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship at 10. Bible study is at 7 p.