Edwards’ office who ran a controversial political action committee that often skewered county leadership has been fired.

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In the words of contemplative poet Mary Oliver, "August of another summer, and once again/I am drinking the sun." Are you ...

America's favorite gossip columnist, Elinor Jones, is taking a well-deserved vacation and will return soon with the latest in ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...

Why are we expected to constantly be connected? twenty years ago we'd probably talk on the phone every few days and see each other once a week. A hundred and twenty years ago we'd write each other ...