Celano

UDOJI: Fifty-one minutes, they talked about their dogs, their neighborhoods, the longest call Celano's ever had.

CNN Transcript Mar 10, 2005 2005

"When you step off the avenue and walk down, you feel like you've walked into 100 years past," said Anna Celano, who has owned her turn-of-the-century brownstone on 13th Street near Prospect Park for almost 30 years.

Burning Affection for Park Slope's Gas Lamps Anne Miller 2010

Lee Celano/Reuters Modell Harkins searched for belongings worth saving on her property in Tuscaloosa.

Cleaning Up After the Storms 2011

Lee Celano for The Wall Street Journal In 2008, the number of people taking the GED grew 6.6% from a year earlier.

Studying for the GEDs 2009

Lee Celano for The Wall Street Journal Mr. Brown, who earns about $10 an hour as a forklift operator, was expelled from high school in 10th grade and admits he's lied on job applications about having his diploma.

Studying for the GEDs 2009

Thomas of Celano says that the Poverello always carried Jesus in his heart.

St Francis of Assisi 2009

Lee Celano for The Wall Street Journal Some experts caution that obtaining a GED certificate alone doesn't guarantee financial and professional success.

Studying for the GEDs 2009

Lee Celano for The Wall Street Journal In a recession-inspired boost, adult-education centers across the country report waiting lists for courses designed to help high school dropouts earn their General Educational Development certification.

Studying for the GEDs 2009

Lee Celano for The Wall Street Journal High school dropout Karie Waugh, 20, is also taking classes at the center.

Studying for the GEDs 2009

Lee Celano for The Wall Street Journal According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in August for people without a high school diploma was 15.6%, compared to 9.7% for those who graduated from high school.

Studying for the GEDs 2009