Opinion
Burke: Haven’t Americans had enough of Republican lies?
Take your pick: George Santos’ or scores of others’; lies for political gain are wearing thin on most.
Opinion
Comment: Anti-cop riot in Atlanta was out-of-town thuggery
A protest against a police training facility was an opportunity for antifa followers to wield violence.
Opinion
Alicia’s View: Our differences can describe and not divide
A respectful exchange of thoughts can provide a better understanding of our individual positions.
Life
Fine-tune your coping skills for when life gets difficult
Here are four ways to develop healthy ways to deal with the stress that inevitably comes our way.
Life
My house was clean three weeks ago. Sorry you missed it
Sticker-shock quotes from housecleaning businesses inform a mom just what her labor is worth.
Opinion
Schwab: Can this political party be saved? From itself?
Consider the GOP’s current leaders; will it even take two years for voters to have had enough?
Life
Fruit tree season is upon us. Choose wisely
Unlike growing veggies, fruit trees are a long-term investment, so make sure you start out on the right…
Opinion
Harrop: Sururbs’ moderate voters will remember being duped
The Republicans’ silence over its fakes and nut-jobs, like Santos and Pena, won’t be forgotten.
Life
How do we teach our children to be mindful consumers?
A few ground rules, on screen time especially, will help adults raise kids with the capacity to amuse…
Life
This injury changed me from a ‘human-doing’ to a ‘human-being’
A painful torn calf muscle doesn’t require surgery — just a LOT of rest. So pass the Advil…
Opinion
Schwab: Good morning, class; welcome to Hypocrisy 101
Today’s topics: GOP criticism of Biden and silence on Trump, fabulist George and performative outrage.
Opinion
Saunders: House GOP has right idea but no path to budget sanity
A balanced budget in 10 years sounds good, but Republicans can’t get there on cuts alone.
Life
Is there a rose bush in your gardening future?
Now is the time to browse local garden centers for these sun-loving, repeat-blooming treasures.
Opinion
Burke: Times change, but the need for local news remains
It’s fine to be upset with a change in delivery and morning rituals, but you’re still an informed…
Opinion
Harrop: ‘Sorry’ easy for bros who lie about money, success
Sam Bankman-Fried and George Santos have framed their crimes as ‘these things happen’ misdemeanors.
Life
Her EV is fun to drive, but a real problem at the car wash
“Never again,” she vows after a white-knuckle trip through the Brown Bear tunnel. Then she remembers she bought…
Life
The pursuit of joy brings meaning to our lives
The pursuit of happiness isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Joy is more enduring than simply getting…
Opinion
Schwab: McCarthy is House Speaker, but who has the mic?
A chaotic caucus that forced 15 votes pursues conspiracies and a debunked defunding of the IRS.
Opinion
Harrop: Biden’s steps improve border security, but more needed
Democrats and Republicans could help by backing an E-Verify requirement for all employers.
Life
January is a great month for learning more at gardening classes
With the pandemic ebbing (knocks on wood), the classes have moved from Zoom back to in-person venues.