My heart goes out to Bill and Debbie Fischer and the hundreds of thousands of other Pennsylvania residents whose lives have been torn apart by hydrofracking. Ed Griffin-Nolan’s “Shale Force” article (July 20) provides powerful testimony to the devastating human and environmental consequences of this foolhardy method of drilling for natural gas.

Green is the new black. Recycling bins, compostable product packaging and wind/solar energy are just a few of the new and hottest trends. But hidden within many American cities is a larger-than-you-think population of people who dub themselves urban homesteaders; they aren’t just going green, they’ve been green. Now others seem to be catching on.

They didn’t think they could dance, and they decided to take action. Many students at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Fayetteville have this in common. Some harbored a fear of unleashing their inner Elaine Benes on innocent family members, others simply wanted to replicate the flashy moves from So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars.

Syracuse University men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim and two former SU stars excited a throng of West Side kids on Wednesday, Aug. 3, when the hoopsters descended on Skiddy Park. They were there for the dedication of the third basketball court financed by Courts 4 Kids, a project of the Boeheim/Carmelo K.

Pete Anderson and Willie May make the local hop  with reviews by Jess and Jes.

That theme’s presentation starts right at the door of 317 Montgomery St. Artifacts cover the entry’s walls, anything from pieces Syracuse China to photos of lake steamers.

He believes that his philosophy of “students come first” is the backbone for 30 years of successful graduates. The school has assembled an outstanding staff of instructors, many of whom are Phillips graduates, with an average of nine years of teaching experience.

Earning a college degree is the best route to a fulfilling career with great earning potential. But many people are not able to complete a degree right after high school, and find themselves caught up in the whirlwind of life.

Founded: 1898 Majors or degrees offered: Associate Degree—Registered Nurse Academic calendar: Semester Enrollment: 290-320 Tuition/costs: $32,485 (for 2 years of tuition only); room: $2,100/semester Financial aid: full- and part-time aid available;...

If you graduated from high school last spring, the question uppermost in your mind is probably, “What do I do now?” If you think going to college is the right decision for you, there’s good news: You still have time to enroll for fall classes.