Elisabeth Byrd needed to find safe, nurturing and affordable child care for her 3-year-old son while she worked two jobs cleaning houses. Her toddler Brian, who often threw temper tantrums and acted ...

CONCORD — Over the past half century, the distinctive moat surrounding the City Council chambers has delighted children, attracted water fowl and tempted thieves. In the early 1970s, mischievous ...

When other children were asking Santa for dolls and toy trucks, Nikki Crugnale was asking for scanners and cash registers. “I’ve always wanted to open my own store,” Crugnale said. And now, standing ...