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Spring bulbs: A gift for your future self

Spring bulbs: A gift for your future self

Unless you live in a new development, I’m sure you have some daffodils that were planted decades ago and reliably emerge every spring. They didn’t get there on their own, someone planted them, and this year, that someone could be you!
Guest Columnist Nov 18, 2025
Local Legends: The Montford Marine

Local Legends: The Montford Marine

While Marine Wilbur K. Lewis never saw combat on the front lines abroad, he battled discrimination at home.
Brad Spurlock Nov 18, 2025
On My Plate: Turnips

On My Plate: Turnips

Turnips have been much maligned since ancient times, and are widely used to hurl verbal insults.
James Rubenstein Nov 17, 2025
Observations: political protest

Observations: political protest

Political protest has a long and storied history in the United States.
Allan Winkler Nov 11, 2025
Media Matters: Bill Kovach's 'Journalism of Verification'

Media Matters: Bill Kovach's 'Journalism of Verification'

“It is the discipline of verification,” Bill Kovach once wrote, “that separates journalism from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, or art.”
Richard Campbell Nov 10, 2025
Culture crops

Culture crops

Submit photos of local food for an upcoming art exhibition.
James Rubenstein Nov 10, 2025
My strangest ghost hunting stories

My strangest ghost hunting stories

I am extremely skeptical of the paranormal. Well, at least I used to be.
Taylor Powers Nov 8, 2025

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