Mon, Nov 19 2018

Thanksgiving — when we give thanks and celebrate a tale about the welcoming of foreign refugees to American shores — is once again upon us. For some, it's a day of mass media consumption, with a parade and three NFL games. For others…

Decorative lanterns hold a special place in Chinese culture. The art form goes back more than a thousand years. They represent hope for good fortune and prosperity. They symbolize happiness. “Lanterns represent the hopes we have for the…

Thanksgiving showcases the power of gathering around a table and sharing a plate of food. NBC's “Today” show will shine its national spotlight on a Raleigh restaurant committed to making more room at that table. Kicking off…

News & Observer – The N and O Editorial Board – Nov 17, 1:50 PM

North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders have some explaining to do regarding Medicaid expansion. They keep saying the state can't afford it, but others states keep deciding they can. In the midterm elections, voters in three more states…

Since 2009, I have commuted to work down 15-501 and Erwin Road on a GoTriangle bus. Though I advocate for public transit and its social justice and environmental benefits, my ride to work has been far from a sacrifice. In fact, it has been quite…