There’s something magical about the month of December that I’ve always held close. I know, I know — plenty of people groan the moment the sun dips below the horizon a little earlier each day. The ...

I was getting coffee at Hillcrest Little Bakery with a former co-worker. We sat outside in the morning sun, watching steam roll over the top of our cups. A pretty woman in a black Subaru passed by on ...

Growing up in the Maxwell house, there was no more magical time than Christmas. Dad pumped Ray Conniff songs through the house. Mom personalized Christmas cards. And my brother, sister and I would ...

One of the mayor's favorite days of the year was Thursday. Mayor Ron Fitzwater hosted the city's 20th tree lighting ceremony at 102 Bolivar St. "This is one of the days that I really enjoy being mayor ...