The children of The Great Depression, who grew up knowing the value of repairing what they have instead of buying new, may be coming out ahead of the game in this lingering economic slump. ...more

March 11, 2009

Nothing lasts forever, but a growing number of cost-conscious consumers are finding a quick fix to address the old adage by choosing to repair, rather than replace apparel and household items such as shoes, clothes, televisions and vacuums. ...more

March 11, 2009

Dominick Ferello incited a mob of first-graders on Monday. It was Ferello's first day back on the job as principal of Explorer K-8 after a six-week break as he recovered from an illness, and Angela Esposito's class was clearly happy to see him. ...more

December 16, 2008

The woman handed me a stack of gift wish lists. That's not all that unusual this time of year, especially around our house where the lists include electronic devices I have (a) never heard of and (b) can't afford. It has been like that for a long time now, but it has only been in recent years that telephones exist that do everything except, apparently, make phone calls. ...more

December 10, 2008

GIRLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES 59, NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 43 ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES (59) - K. Davis 12 8-10 33, S. Davis 1 0-0 2, Castillo 5 2-2 13, Daigle 3 5-5 11. Totals - 21 15-17 59. ...more

November 18, 2008

Prep Results For Monday, Nov. 3 ...more

November 3, 2008

By the time anyone noticed the toddler in the car Monday afternoon, he was soaked with sweat and appeared to have passed out, according to a city police report. ...more

July 16, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - By the time anyone noticed the baby in the car Monday afternoon, he was soaked with sweat and appeared to be passed out, according to a police report. ...more

July 15, 2008