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“Do you mind if we have leftovers?” When my wife poses that question, I always answer, “No, that’s fine,” because (a) I genuinely enjoy leftovers, (b) I don’t … more

By DANNY TYREE | 11/28/22

What could be worse than losing your quarterback?

Before I ever enter into any kind of business proposition, I play a little game to help me try to think through all the possibilities of what could happen. I read about it in a book. I call it … more

By BARRY CURRIN | 11/28/22

How much is that turkey in the window?

Last week, people from all walks of life — from the many different faiths, races, and ethnicities who inhabit this wonderful place we call America — gathered together and give thanks, grateful for the blessings they’ve received over the last 12 months. more

By PETER ROFF | 11/28/22

Editorial Cartoon 11-29-22

11/28/22

Let’s get serious about saving lives

Six years ago my city experienced the most tragic event in the history of its school bus transportation, when six Woodmore Elementary students died in a bus crash, and dozens of others were … more

By DAVID CARROLL | 11/25/22

Newcomers are willing to share

My husband, Peter, and I feel like social butterflies. We certainly are not. But it feels as if we are, because we are staying in a new city and finding it is easier to make new friends than any … more

By CARRIE CLASSON | 11/25/22

Three pillars of progressive philosophy revealed

In the smoldering wake of what can only be called a Republican debacle, many pundits much better schooled in politics and history weighed in with their opinions on what happened. But in the days … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 11/25/22

Editorial Cartoon 11-26-22

11/25/22

Are you thankful for the right things?

Please pardon me, but I am always overcome by mawkish sentimentality at this time of year. I cannot contain my gratitude. I am thankful for a paycheck and sunsets and modern plumbing and mobility … more

By DANNY TYREE | 11/22/22

All invited to Moravian Lovefeast service

To The Editor: The Moravian Lovefeast is a special worship service held during the season of Advent each year at First Presbyterian Church. Always on the first Sunday evening in December, this … more

11/22/22

TV tosses tinsel on 158 holiday films

When it comes to sappy holiday movies, you either scorn them as you would another pair of reindeer-themed socks, or you eagerly binge on offerings such as “My Southern Family Christmas,” produced by Hallmark … more

By PETER FUNT | 11/22/22

Editorial Cartoon 11-24-22

11/22/22

Giving thanks

Is the glass half empty or half full? In my experience it’s always been half full — and that’s one of many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving. We lost my father this … more

By TOM PURCELL | 11/21/22

Let's declare war on fentanyl

So how about if we — i.e., the politicians and the news media — dispense with the partisan political junk for a while? more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 11/21/22

All I wanted was a little extra leg room

It’s easy for me to get caught up in the moment in certain situations. more

By BARRY CURRIN | 11/21/22

The voices in your head

Last month, I reminisced about some of my favorite voices from a lifetime of TV, radio, movies and music. I asked you to share your most unforgettable voices from past and present, and I received … more

By DAVID CARROLL | 11/18/22

Editorial Cartoon 11-19-22

11/18/22

Still questioning coincidence, or God’s warning

The year was 1766 when the tallest building in New York City was built in Lower Manhattan and named after the Apostle Paul. Ten years later the Great Fire of 1776 burned every building around St. … more

By ED HUBER | 11/16/22

THERE WAS NO Chattanooga when Matthew Rhea created his celebrated 1832 map of Tennessee, and there might not have been one were it not for Stephen Harriman Long.

The engineer who put Chattanooga on the map

When it comes to history, politicians and generals get all the glory, while no one gives credit to the engineers. Stephen Harriman Long XE "Long, Stephen Harriman" is an interesting example. Were it not for Long, the city of Chattanooga might not exist. more

By BILL CAREY | 11/16/22

Pennsylvania voters reject MAGA extremism

Though their reasons and motivations may have differed, when they came out to the polls last Tuesday, Pennsylvania voters were sending a clear message about the people they want representing them in Washington and in Harrisburg. more

By JOHN MICEK | 11/16/22