Today is National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day). Having been in love with words all of my life, it is not surprising that I have a passion for reading and writing.
While there have not been...
Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, describes himself this way on his Facebook page: “A patriot who loves God, country and truth. I am here to wake up America.”
At ...
Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, describes himself this way on his Facebook page: “A patriot who loves God, country and truth. I am here to wake up America.”
At ...
Here’s a shoutout to the Jim Thorpe girls’ basketball team, which last Saturday ended an incredible season that included a trip to the PIAA Class 4A semifinal game in Bethlehem against the defending s...
This is my 1,000th column published in the Times News since Publisher Emeritus Fred Masenheimer invited me to share my thoughts and opinions with readers.
As I tiptoe through my golden years, I increa...
I have some good news and some bad news for those on Social Security who also get the Pennsylvania real estate tax rebate:
The good news is that the Social Security increase for 2023 is likely to be ...
When you have a name that’s the same as a famous personality, it’s sure to cause, if not confusion, way too many comments.
Max Baer, the chief justice of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court, who died on Sept...
Many analysts believe that to be successful in politics you sometimes need a gimmick, especially if you are a relative unknown in the political arena. It could be a catch phrase such as ex-President D...
Although Pennsylvania is our country’s fifth most populous state behind California, Texas, Florida and New York, we have had just one president among the 45 who have held this high office.
Quite frank...
Congratulations to most of our local school districts which didn’t fall for the late-start gimmick today because of last night’s Super Bowl.
That said, thousands of students in the Philadelphia School...