Students at Weightman Middle School left no doubt Wednesday that they love video games. Not only that, several wouldn't mind designing games. ...more

November 19, 2009

Area schools welcome in parents and volunteers today to talk about their jobs as part of the Great American Teach-In. ...more

November 18, 2009

New Port Richey's traditional holiday celebration will offer two weekends of holiday activities for children and adults in the Sims Park area. ...more

December 6, 2008

New Port Richey's traditional holiday celebration will offer two weekends of holiday activities for both children and adults in the Sims Park area. ...more

December 3, 2008

Bill Burnside's fascination with pigeons dates back six decades to the day his father caught two of the birds and brought them home. ...more

November 20, 2008

Bill Burnside's fascination with pigeons dates back six decades to the day his father caught two of the birds and brought them home. "They fascinated me," Burnside said. His enthusiasm never waned. These days Burnside, 66, owns more than 100 pigeons and is Florida representative of the National Pigeon Association. "Every pigeon has it owns little personality, just like people," Burnside said today as he spoke to students at Long Middle School during the annual Great American Teach-In. Pigeons were just one of the delights students were treated to for the teach-in. All across the county, parents and other community members visited schools to talk about their careers or hobbies. Firefighters, financial planners and cake decorators were among those who shared their stories or demonstrated their skills. Technically, the teach-in takes place all week, but most of the presentations are taking place today. ...more

November 19, 2008