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ANYA KAMENETZNPR    BORODYANKA, Ukraine — Viktoria Timoshenko's biology classroom is a surreal sight. She didn't recognize it at first, she says. In March, while her small town of Borodyanka, an hour's drive northwest of Kyiv, was under attack, a Russian shell tore through the wall and ripped down the ceiling. Half of it droops down over a pile of bricks and dust. You can hear the traffic outside now, through the large hole where the windows used to be. Ukrainian forces liberated this area in April. It took a few weeks, but residents are now trickling back in, assessing...

A pair of new children’s shows at Knott’s Berry Farm from “Yo Gabba Gabba” star DJ Lance Rock have the power to set off a kids’ mosh pit filled with cartwheels, somersaults, back spins and wiggles from a tween crowd primed to dance and have fun. The Nick Jr. children’s TV star will host two kids shows on select dates from May 21 to Sept. 5 in the Walter Knott Theater at the Buena Park theme park. Knott’s hosted a media preview of the twin shows on Thursday, May 19 with DJ Lance dancing, skipping, hopping, spinning and marching until...

With eclipse season and Mercury retrograde in full swing, Aries season - which spanned April 20 to April 19 - probably feels like it was forever ago. But while the sun's time in the sign of the Ram may be over, other planets are dancing through the cardinal fire sign this spring, amping your ability to assert yourself and be more playful. From May 24 to July 5, Mars, the planet of action, energy, and sex, will move into Aries - where it's right at home. Extra comfy in the sign it rules, Mars's effect is more powerful than it...

A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend May 20th, 21st & 22nd    What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back. Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. Discounts on Family Fun Check out our discount page to save money on activities to do with the kids, places to eat, or maybe even a date night for the parents. Friends School Haverford Spring Fair...

Collaborative feature With a week off school fast approaching, it’s a good idea to make some plans in advance so that you can make the week off entertaining, educational and enjoyable for your children. That’s why I’ve put together some ideas for activities that little ones will find fun but that also have physical and mental benefits too. If you’re looking for ideas for fun days out too, check out my blog post on low-cost days out during the school holidays. Plus, I’ve shared some activities that kids can enjoy in all weathers, too. Imaginative play Sure we’re all hoping...