Holmes News

A Wall Street Journal story in late June - reprinted in today's Business section - rapped two area hospitals and illuminated an issue long in the shadows: the catastrophic effects of skyrocketing health care ...

A Philadelphia family of four needs to make more than $50,000 a year just to survive, according to a study being released today.

Larry Holmes reigned as heavyweight champion for more than seven years, successfully defending his crown 20 times - the second longest title run in heavyweight history.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent 12:00PM - 1:00PM A pharmaceutical salesman's death leads to an investigation that involves the sale of contaminated blood in Asia.

“We're chipping away at an iceberg with a spoon”

When the poor stay poor, it's a burden for all The federal poverty level is based on how much money a family of a particular size needs to pay for the barest essentials. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

“To be honored in my hometown is overwhelming”

Women's contributions to arts and music will be celebrated in Philadelphia this weekend at the 2d Annual Black Lily Film & Music Festival. via Philly.com

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., talks with the crowd Friday at the Salem Armory during his "Stand for Change" town hall meeting in Salem, Ore. via Easton Express-Times

“The meanings of the paintings depends on who's looking at them”

Sarah Morton's original plan was to go to West Virginia and drum up some inspiration from the local coal miners. via LancasterOnline

“Lancaster will always be my home, even if I'm not living here. I guess I take my element with me”

The rule for writers is to write what you know, and the same approach has borne fruit for painters. via LancasterOnline

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wiegele , McSherrystown, a son, Dec. 28, 2007, at Hanover Hospital. via Evening Sun

“Mike was an outstanding member of the Sharon Hill and Holmes Fire Companies”

A 19-year-old Sharon Hill volunteer firefighter died yesterday of injuries he suffered Wednesday when part of a building collapsed and pinned him. via Philly.com