All Souls Day

Pa. town marks 50 years of living — and decline — with coal fire burning beneath it

25 May 2012

CENTRALIA, Pa. - It's an anniversary the few remaining souls who live here won't be celebrating. Fifty years ago on Sunday, a fire at the town dump ignited an exposed coal seam and still burns today.

50 years on, fire still burns underneath Pa. town

25 May 2012

It's an anniversary the few remaining souls who live here won't be celebrating.Fifty years ago on Sunday, a fire at the town dump ignited an exposed coal seam and still burns today. It set off a chain ...

Banner Day Returning to Mets’ Park

25 May 2012

The Mets’ revival of Banner Day recalls the days when free expression could be both enthusiastic and sardonic.