On a chilly January night in 1924, fledgling publisher Richard Simon was having dinner with his Aunt Wixie when she asked if he knew where she could buy a book of crossword puzzles. None existed. At ...

There are 11 entries in this theme set, at 23-, 25-, 44-, 47-, 67-, 69-, 70-, 88-, 91-, 111- and 113-Across. Each is clued ...

David Kwong, the magician, branches out with a festive Sunday puzzle.

Before Spelling Bee, before Wordle and before Connections, there was the crossword. Who invented the first published crossword, and what was it?

Kaitlin Olson may not have Morgan Gillory's superhuman IQ, but the High Potential star does have a few tricks up her sleeve ...

You can play the giant crossword online below. To play at home, print off the PDFs below or pick up the Saturday, Dec. 20 ...

Uttar Pradesh schools will now mandate newspaper reading for students, aiming to foster reading habits, critical thinking, and reduce screen time. The initiative encourages daily reading of both Hindi ...

When music editor Chris Farnsworth interviewed and wrote about his coworkers’ band, he found himself in an uncomfortable, and conflicted, position.

Seven Days writers often shoot photos for their stories. For reporter Kevin McCallum, photojournalism is an art that sometimes requires scaling a roof.

What's largely considered a solitary activity can improve communication skills and strengthen empathy and compassion, say experts in mental health and geriatric care.

Obituaries have been around since the Romans, as obitus in Latin means death. The form of memorializing the dead picked up in the 1800s with the rising popularity of newspapers. Obits grew from a ...

The holiday season is a time to remember all the special people in our lives, including those in assisted living or a nursing ...