Great teachers do way more than just explain lessons and grade papers. Sometimes it takes superhuman empathy to really see ...

With a blanket of snow and below-freezing temperatures threatening to once again envelope Alexandria, the season calls for a good book to be enjoyed in front of the fireplace.

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

As millions of Muslims begin observing Ramadan, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Aya Khalil and Nadine Presley, authors of two new children's books about this holy month.