It's not a new slogan, but few can argue with the literacy organization's name and tagline that "reading is fundamental." Without good reading skills, very little learni...
In this tax season, as millions of Americans fill out their returns, consider this: One out of every six dollars that is supposed to be paid in taxes goes uncollected. A...
Legislation that would prevent Pennsylvania governors from issuing no-bid contracts greater than $100,000 without close scrutiny is long overdue.
The importance of such ...
Fourteen people were killed in crashes investigated by the state police during the three-day Easter holiday driving period, according to a state police news release.
Ele...
Many state residents might remain skeptical, but perhaps the Pennsylvania General Assembly has mustered some degree of conscience on behalf of the taxpayers.
The possibi...
The Butler Transit Authority has exercised good judgment in its decision to expand service along its Boyers route. When the authority identifies a genuine need, it shoul...
The most special of special, big-money interests has provided a civics lesson on the worst aspects of American democracy — and how politicians cave in to cash.
It was ea...
It all started many years ago. Big business said, "Let's create a monopoly. We'll put the mom-and-pop stores out of business; then we can charge what we want."
I bet eve...
Nicolas Cage starred in a preposterous thriller a few years back that included a secret clue to riches — the "National Treasure" of the title — embedded on U.S. money. T...
"Immature" and "cowardly" are two words that accurately describe the person or persons who desecrated seven graves over the weekend at North Side Cemetery.
According to ...
