Newspaper writer Erasmus Wilson was, no doubt, an über-male chauvinist. In an 1885 Pittsburgh Dispatch column, he joked that American families should kill their baby girls, as was common in China then.
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8/24/18
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It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are many of the top team accomplishments, in chronological order.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/5/18
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After my mother died, my grown kids thought it would be good for me to have a couple of grandkids around for two weeks. You know, distraction and so forth. Let the young people lift my spirits and get me going.
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6/28/18
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Exhibits and more...
Ansel Adams: Sight and FeelingAn exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and …
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1/18/17
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Exhibits and more...
A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and table decorations are presented …
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10/20/16
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Actors John Turturro, Susan Sarandon and Bobby Cannavale were in Long Beach earlier this week shooting scenes for a new film that is reportedly a spin-off of the 1998 Coen brothers' classic …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/19/16
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Remember Pat from “Saturday Night Live”? In 1990, when the character debuted, I laughed along with everyone else . . .
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4/8/16
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Exhibits and more...
Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across …
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3/30/16
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Bid farewell to summer with a dynamic concert presented by the acclaimed choir ensemble.
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9/2/15
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I always give books as gifts, but my method of delivery has moved into the 21st century. No more hard-cover tomes wrapped and tied in holiday cheer.
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12/11/14
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