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Jerry Ascierto

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Bath: The Best-Kept Secret in England?

The city of Bath will charm you with its golden skyline, captivate you with its scenic beauty and fascinate you with its history.

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Santa Cruz: The Best-Kept Secret in California?

Mountains, ancient redwoods, an iconic amusement park, the birthplace of American surfing: Santa Cruz is Northern California’s true gem.

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Rottnest Island: The Best-Kept Secret in Australia?

Only 300 people call picturesque Rottnest Island home, but friendly little marsupials called quokkas really own the place.  

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Ostia Antica: The Best-Kept Secret in Italy?

Buried under sand for centuries, this seaport city is amazingly well-preserved.

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Headlights, Camera, Action: Drive-In Movie Theaters in the Northeast

Drive-in movie theaters are more than just another way to watch a film — they’re an experience. Are they poised to make a comeback?

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5 Questions With … Amy Andrews

Amy Andrews may have started her marketing career in the world of printed materials, but her feet are now planted in the world of data. The director of marketing began her career with a nearly three-year stint at Barrington Printing, where she rose to account executive. While there, she pursued a certificate in Print DesignRead More

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How Roadside Assistance Was Born

AAA kick-started its roadside assistance service back in April 1915, when five motorcyclists working for the Automobile Club of St. Louis founded the “First Aid Corps.”

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AAA Northeast Joins the #StayHome Movement

AAA Northeast has joined the #StayHome movement, a public awareness campaign led by the Ad Council to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Jeff Kinney: Diary of a Wimpy Car

Long before he became the author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, Jeff Kinney cruised Main Street in a Plymouth Reliant.

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Diary of a AAA School Safety Patroller: Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney, author of the ‘Wimpy Kid” books, helps AAA Northeast celebrate the School Safety Patrol’s 100th birthday.