Consumer spending may have slowed and U.S. retail sales are struggling, but the environment has not dampened J.C. Penney Co Inc's efforts to celebrate its latest brand launch in style.

St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Monroeville will hold its annual parish picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the church's Lourdes Center.  read more »

The saying that you cannot tell the players without a scorecard is being refreshed for the back-to-school shopping season: You may need a copy of The Hollywood Reporter or Variety to distinguish between ad campaigns for two giant retailers.

Post Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza explore flea markets, find out the difference between architects and contractors and take questions on your decorating dilemmas.