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A different shopping experience

My wife has a cold. That’s not normal. Here’s the worst part, it is a “Nick cold.” You know, the kind where I usually try to dislodge a lung and crack a few ribs before it finally clears up. But, since this is about me, here’s where things got miserable. She asked me to go shopping. I ...

OP-ED: School outcomes are on the decline

Parents and others concerned about educational outcomes and the rising generation may want to take a look at the Belle Vernon School District. A national survey released Wednesday suggests the district is doing something right while many others are not. According to the Educational Opportunity ...

Stay local applies to health care too

There is something quietly powerful that happens 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in your community. Every day, hundreds of people walk through the doors of your local hospital and step into a calling that has defined this community for generations. They show up to take care of their neighbors. ...

Maintaining, ending friendships

Comment about last week’s column on seeking employment: I heard from a reader who is an alumnus. I think his words are worthy of repeating: “Network. Network. Network. Have a good work ethic, make sure you’re seen, and don’t burn bridges. Maintain those connections, because if the right ...

OP-ED: Learning a lesson, one POTUS at a time

George W. Bush recently made a point of saying, about George Washington, that the first president of the United States, "by relinquishing power rather than holding onto it ... ensured America wouldn't become a monarchy, or worse." Bush's words were taken as a swipe at President Donald Trump, ...

Hints for landing that first job

Q. How do I go about getting a job? – 13-year-old Mary Jo’s Response: I’m glad you’re thinking ahead! In PA, people 14 and under may not be employed. Some jobs are available to 15-year-olds, but you must have a written ...