Bob Gaudio, who wrote the Four Seasons songs that Frankie Valli's soaring voice helped take to the top of the charts, and Joseph Leo Bwarie, who plays Frankie in the touring company of the Tony-winning "Jersey Boys," made the same point in separate conversations, using different cultural touchstones. (Today)

People often complain that there are few jobs or other opportunities for young residents in Pittsburgh. (Today)

Following the words of the Broadway musical song, "We'd like to thank you, Herbert Hoover, you made us what we are today," pundits are falling over themselves comparing today's financial distress with the Great Depression that began under that unfortunate president. (Today)

The announcement of Elizabeth Alexander as President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural poet came just as I was heading out the door for the holidays, leaving me without time to round out a profile of this popular poet. (Today)

Check out these three new novels for young readers: Mississippi "Mibs" Beaumont is looking forward to turning 13. (Today)