To the subscriber that wrote, “Letters should cater to views of customers.” I agree. I, too, have noticed many of the opinion ...

In 1883, the American author and poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox wrote: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” In 2026, the social media algorithm ensures you don’t weep alone — it ...

To the editor: Never one to shy away from saying the quiet part out loud, Donald Trump told House Republicans at their annual meeting in Doral, Fla., that if a GOP voting requirements bill is passed, ...

I do hope she didn’t literally roll her sleeves up when applying lime plaster, as it can be extremely dangerous when the correct precautions are not taken. It is a very strong alkaline which can cause ...

Friends, I think a recent dispute on these pages goes to the heart of what is polarizing us as a country. I’m thinking about ...

I tried saying the words again, “West Virginia.” ...

Last spring, I attended the annual meeting of the Northwest Pennsylvania Investment Cooperative (NWPIC) and saw neighbors and small business supporters gathered with a shared goal: improving downtown.

Mardi Gras always makes me think of Jackie Kennedy's Camelot, that short, shimmering moment when everything feels lighter. For a few days, New Orleans forgets its worries. Strangers become neighbors, ...

The office that enforces the ethics code for attorneys in the nation’s capital has accused Justice Department official Ed Martin of professional misconduct for a threatening letter that he sent to ...

Editorials reflect the opinion of the newspaper’s editorial board and are meant to offer perspective, raise questions or advocate for change. Though grounded in fact, editorials express opinions and ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. I’ll admit I’ve grown disillusioned with politics. Too often it feels like ego, posturing and ...

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