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. (11/18/2008)

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)