FTC sues largest US wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates...
By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Federal Trade Commission sued the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits on Thursday, saying it is illegally discriminating against small and independent businesses. Related...
View ArticleBack trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing,...
By LEA SKENE and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER After Luigi Mangione made the difficult decision to undergo spinal surgery last year for chronic back pain, he became a proponent of the procedure that changed...
View ArticleControversial Lehigh Valley wrestling match highlights a bigger problem in...
I went to a small elementary school in Wilkes-Barre. We had 24 kids in our class. One class per grade. Eight of us went to GAR High School after sixth grade. The other 16 went to hated rival Meyers....
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Christmas on the Farm celebrates PA German traditions
The Belsnickel — wearing furs, smeared in soot and waving a bundle of birch switches — visited children in the schoolhouse during Christmas on the Farm in Kutztown on Saturday, Dec. 7. Held on the...
View ArticleSouth Schuylkill News Senior Menu, Dec. 12, 2024
Dec. 16-20 Monday: Turkey hot dog with chili, diced seasoned potatoes, diced carrots, whole-grain bread (1 slice), mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, stir fried vegetables, buttered...
View ArticleSouth Schuylkill News Municipal, School Meetings, Dec. 12, 2024
Thursday, Dec. 12 • Pine Grove Borough Council, regular meeting, Municipal Building, 1 Snyder Ave., 6 p.m. • Blue Mountain School Board, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 • Washington Township supervisors,...
View ArticleScott Laughton scores four times as Flyers drop Red Wings
By Anthony SanFilippo PHILADELPHIA — Scott Laughton scored a career-high four goals to break out of a drought and help the Flyers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 Thursday night. After scoring just once...
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Penn State’s Tyler Warren, Nick Dawkins, Abdul Carter receive national...
Penn State’s Tyler Warren, Nick Dawkins and Abdul Carter all received national recognition Thursday night. Warren was named the winner of the John Mackey Award, presented to the nation’s top tight end....
View ArticleBank groups sue the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a proposed cap...
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Some banks and banking trade groups are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a finalized rule that limits overdraft fees banks can charge. The...
View ArticleDrone sightings? Tell us about it and send in photos and video
Have you seen and photographed or recorded drones in your section of southeastern Pennsylvania or southern New Jersey — Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, or Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania or Mercer...
View ArticleNancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to...
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in...
View ArticleKutztown University receives $40,000 grant to prevent sexual assaults
Kutztown University has been awarded a $40,000 state grant to prevent and respond to sexual assaults. The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced Friday that 44 institutions of higher education...
View ArticleFire inside Reading car wash fills building with smoke
A fire Thursday night that was contained to a small office inside a car wash business at 730 Oley St. is under investigation, the Reading fire marshal said. Crews were called about 9:30 p.m. to 730...
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The coziest winter coats you'll want to wear everywhere
Which winter coat is best? A coat that provides insulation and protection from the elements is essential in a winter wardrobe. But with thousands of options online and in stores, it can be tough to...
View ArticleA nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on...
By The Associated Press A nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A counselor and recovery coach who volunteers at organizations that fight sexual...
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Fight fine lines while you rest with these night creams
Which anti-aging night cream is best? Aging gracefully is easier said than done. That's because no one enjoys looking in the mirror and seeing more fine lines and wrinkles than they had on their...
View ArticleMusk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter...
By TOM KRISHER, AP Business Writer DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed — or failed to disclose —...
View ArticleWoman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her – making national headlines that stirred tensions about race, class and the privilege of...
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Gear up with the best men's ski boots this season
Which men's ski boots are best? Although some skiers are more interested in the visual appeal of their downhill ski gear, when it comes to finding the right men's ski boots, performance must trump...
View ArticleRuling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump...
By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org (TNS) A major U.S. Supreme Court decision this summer was hailed as a conservative court’s broadside against a Democratic administration, giving red states more backing...
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