Most Americans have not heard of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. He’s trying to change that. The western New York ...

When you have extra time or are trying to beat boredom, this list of fun, easy-to-start hobbies is worth trying this year if you need a little change in your life or you want to hone new skills.

Happy 189th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates?

The artist’s speculative, research-driven tools challenge received narratives of migration, labour and environmental history ...

At least 22 deaths were attributed to the weekend’s snowstorm. More than 700,000 homes and businesses, particularly in the South, remained without power on Monday, and officials said it could take ...

Locals swear by this gas-station taco counter where sizzling magic, simple menus, and big flavor prove Chicago taco royalty ...

With an occasional honk for well-wishers, Dolly Plowton — a snazzy new snowplow adorned with purple and pink snowflakes — was ...

Lovers choosing to meet in a park are defying not just the moral certitudes of a society but also the socio-economic ...

Six experts debate bringing a third Winter Olympics to Lake Placid in 2042 or 2046, weighing ORDA's massive investments ...

Many adults want to draw but assume the skill is “a talent” you either have or you do not. In practice, drawing is a ...

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J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the greatest fantasy authors of our time, wrote this in a letter to a fellow novelist, discussing the genesis of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: "I wisely started with a ...