Opinion
Why stop at adding Trump name to Kennedy Center?
Local columns
Last Friday evening I attended the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with my wife and two friends to listen to a wonderful performance of Handel's "Messiah." The Kennedy Center has been among the few places in Washington (sports arenas are another) where one can get through a day ...
Supreme Court keeps Guard blocked from Chicago area
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown, a significant defeat for the president's efforts to send troops to U.S. cities. The justices declined the ...
Almanac for Dec. 25, 2025
Local columns
Thursday, Dec. 25, is the 359th day of 2025. There are six days left in the year. It is Christmas Day. Today in history: In 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, during the American ...
Almanac for Dec. 24, 2025
Local columns
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2025. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve. Today in history: In 1914, during World War I, impromptu Christmas truces began to take hold along parts of the Western Front, principally between British and German soldiers ...
MDARD offers holiday food safety advice
Editorial
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reminds Michiganders to keep food safety in mind as they prepare and serve holiday treats to families and friends. MDARD offers these simple precautions to help keep food safe, guests healthy and the holiday gathering successful ...