There's an old American fable about a little Dutch boy who saved his country by sticking his finger into the hole of a leaking dike.

Basic lessons in life, such as unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion, are formed at an early age.

The destruction of the old St. Nicholas Coal Breaker 13 miles west of Tamaqua is the end of an era.

Many families in central and eastern Pennsylvania are descendants of European immigrants whose family roots are tied to the coal mining industry.

The return to civilian life has been a challenge for many of the men and women who have served in the armed forces.

Pennsylvania's proposed package of 23 new child abuse laws is creating confusion.

"Happy wife, happy life" is a common phrase we hear when a husband seeks to please his wife, the premise being that he can positively change the at

Debate in Harrisburg will soon begin in earnest to adopt a state budget for fiscal year 2015-16, and education funding will be front and center.

For older adults and young families the pressing financial issue may be paying off credit card debt or trying to keep up with rising food prices.

We've seen frightening scenarios play out in other Pennsylvania towns.

We figured it could happen here, too.

And now it did.

California has nearly 39 million people, making it the nation's most populous state by a fat 12 million. It has 120 members in its legislature.

Growing up a Philadelphia sports fan, we spent many hours of summer vacation listening to the Phillies' broadcasting team of Bill Campbell, Byrum S