Literacy must remain at the center of our work
As someone who has spent his career dedicated to helping young people, I was especially moved by how Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor sparked engagement among a younger generation that…
Mother killed reportedly during a post-Christmas child custody swap in Upper Darby
A woman was killed in front of her three children reportedly by their father who then shot himself during a custody transfer early Friday afternoon in Upper Darby. Shortly after…
’Twas the night before Christmas at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Here’s what happened.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the villa, the president assured children that Santa wasn’t a guerrilla. “Santa’s a very good person,” President Donald…
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Like many retirement communities, the Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or…
Good food and good feeling at Rev. Al Sharpton’s annual Christmas dinner in Harlem
Rev. Al Sharpton’s annual Christmas community dinner and toy giveaway in Harlem drew revelers from as far away as New Jersey and Georgia who joined together with New Yorkers to…
Jermaine Eluemunor, Darius Slayton, Giants give back during Christmas and holidays
The Giants might not be putting smiles on people’s faces with their play on the football field, but several players have given back to the community this Christmas and holiday…
7 things to do in NYC this weekend: Dec. 26–28
Highlights this holiday weekend include comedy trailblazer Sandra Bernhard‘s 19th year at Joe’s Pub and the last chance to catch Douglas Lyons‘ latest play “Beau The Musical.” Also, there’s the…
‘Everywhere chemicals’ are in our food, decades after scientists recognized dangers
CARY, N.C. — Earl Gray was astonished by what he found when he cut into the laboratory rats. Some had testicles that were malformed, filled with fluid, missing, or in…
Letters to the Editor | Dec. 25, 2025
Disharmony Donald Trump has a fixation on putting his name on everything he can find. His latest is the Kennedy Center. Animals mark their territory, but the smell dissipates quickly.…
Home for the holidays in Haddon Heights
The tree in the corner of the family room in the Haddon Heights home is decorated simply with lights and balls. Gold letters spelling Krissy and dated 1978 festoon a…