There is, to put it simply, no book quite like T Kira Madden’s Whidbey, a literary thriller that braids together the perspectives of three protagonists—two survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the ...

The best advice I can give is to build infrastructure even when it does not make economic sense. Infrastructure will always pay dividends for many decades to come. It is OK to borrow to build ...

There’s something kind of magical about looking at stuff from the past; it’s like a tiny peek into how people lived, worked, and created long before we were around. Sure, lots of these treasures sit ...

You probably aren’t watering or pruning the 75-foot oak or maple in the front yard, but mature trees aren’t maintenance free. By Sal Vaglica Homeowners who plant trees know how crucial care is during ...

Cutting down a tree can be quite an arduous undertaking, and how to kill a tree stump is a bit of a mystery. But if a tree is long in the tooth (or…branch?) and threatens to fall over, cut down it ...

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Province of Belluno — During bobsled events at the Winter Olympics, a pilot is in charge of controlling the sled while it shoots down an ice track at speeds of more than 90 miles ...

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- For centuries, braids have been rooted in African history and used for communication, survival, and cultural identity among enslaved people. “It assumes a different meaning, but ...

In this video, I walk you through how to do traditional butterfly braids step by step, from sectioning to the finished look. This style is beginner-friendly, lightweight, and perfect as a protective ...

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about what happens and why. If a ...

Brandee Gruener is a digital editor and writer with 20 years of experience. Her articles on gardening, homes, food, and health have appeared in Hunker, American Gardener, and other national and ...

'Tis the season for taking your Christmas tree out of your home and donating it to a good cause. Throughout the Pittsburgh region, signs have gone up at designated locations across several ...