Pastels—part crayon, part colored pencil, part paint—are not only a great artistic favorite for their intuitive ease of use, but also for their gorgeous look. Even if you’re not an artist, you’re ...

It isn't the back-to-school rush, but workers at the General Pencil Co. in Jersey City are staying plenty busy this time of year. The 125-year-old company, which was featured on nationally televised ...