Eddie Doyle was the guy who really did know everybody's name. But after tending bar for 35 years at the Boston tavern that inspired the television show "Cheers," Doyle has been laid off. ...more

March 10, 2009

The issue: Should county government continue to offer employees tuition reimbursement at taxpayers' expense? Our opinion: Ax the program during tough economic times. ...more

March 8, 2009

Some Americans are learning a jarring lesson about unemployment as they prepare their tax returns. ...more

March 7, 2009

Simmons College has come up with a low-tech solution to get rid of the flock of Canada geese fouling its quad. ...more

February 24, 2009

Fifty local middle school students competed Friday for thousands of dollars in grants to support their schools through a fitness challenge called What Moves U. ...more

February 21, 2009

WFLA, Channel 8, the NBC affiliate in the Tampa Bay area, will hold off unplugging its analog television signal until June 12, the new date envisioned for the nation's switch to digital TV. ...more

February 9, 2009

A person close to Britney Spears says the singer has obtained a restraining order against former pal Osama "Sam" Lutfi and one-time boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. ...more

January 30, 2009

Convincing local businesses to sponsor a fashion show during a sputtering economy has been a monumental challenge for three local women. ...more

January 18, 2009

Authorities say a ring of criminals bilked distressed San Diego homeowners by persuading them they could declare their properties to be independent nations. ...more

January 11, 2009

While we congratulate the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for taking what appears to be a positive step forward by establishing two standing committees to be headed by Commissioner Rocco (Budget) and Commissioner Druzbick (Economic Development), we hope these efforts produce better decisions. ...more

January 11, 2009