I am being more frugal, but I decided that if I do spend, I will spend as much as possible on local businesses to help keep the local business community afloat. (Yesterday)

Most Americans rely on their cars to drive to work or leisure but never realize the auto industry is important to their pocketbooks, too. (11/11/2008)

I found your article "Dismal October for Retailers Bodes Poorly for Holidays" (Nov. 7) very interesting. (11/11/2008)

With the global war on terror demanding the continued commitment of American military power, deployments of National Guard and reserve units have reached unprecedented levels. (11/04/2008)

As we face challenging economic times, it's tempting for citizens and public officials to worry only about what happens in their own borough, township, county or legislative district. (11/02/2008)