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Maggie O’Brien, 69, who founded the Fishtown Neighbors Association, has lived here for four decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Over the summer, Gap appointed another Nike veteran, Maggie Gauger, as Athleta’s new CEO.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
As I ring the doorbell of Maggie O'Farrell's Edinburgh home, I wonder with some trepidation whether the acclaimed novelist might have become a bit starry after the whirlwind few months she's just had.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“I hope voters check out at least one episode to see Patricia Arquette’s commanding performance as Maggie Murdaugh, Alex’s long-suffering, demanding wife,” writes Kristen Baldwin.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
This is why Maggie didn’t tell her about the cousin, or the reunion, or the tribal event.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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