The African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County Inc. kicked off its Kwanzaa celebration last week with the Fourth Annual Miss Kwanzaa Pageant. Sha 'Vante' Lanaye Bennett, left, of Hernando High School, Janasha Brown of Pasco High School and Shar' Vae Bennett of Hernando High competed in the Miss Kwanzaa Pageant held at the American Legion Hall in Dade City on Dec. 26. ...more

January 2, 2009

For all of its conspicuous consumption, America has a firm foundation in generosity, especially during the holiday season. ...more

December 28, 2008

Michael Murphy Gallery M will display a selection of works by gallery artists in a free Holiday Soiree from 6 to 9 p.m. today. ...more

December 17, 2008

(AP) -- When they light the town Christmas tree in Armonk on Sunday, there will be a Jewish menorah right alongside, as usual. There will also be something new this year - an Islamic crescent and star. ...more

December 13, 2008

With Christmas only weeks away, brace yourselves for plenty of ranting and ravings about nativity scenes, religious displays in public places, and the usual nonsense that gets so many people wound up every year. ...more

November 14, 2007

The glittery ghouls and plastic pumpkins are barely back in their boxes, and already retailers are in full-blown winter-wonderland mode. Although it all might seem a little premature, retailers know what they're doing — and you should, too. Here are some tips to help you prepare a spending strategy that won't leave you wandering through a mall waving your credit card at any kiosk worker selling scented candles. ...more

November 5, 2007

Dear Mr. President, I will begin my letter by saying that I didn't voted for you in the past election, but I also want to let you know if it is of some relief to you, that I didn't vote for the guys that were running against you, either. ...more

September 25, 2007