Are religious people more generous than non-religious people? What new study...
By Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald (TNS) People of faith are not more generous than non-religious people — except in one case, a new study found. A study by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden...
View ArticleTrack and field: Twin Valley’s Addison Nudy wins long jump at indoor meet
Twin Valley's Addison Nudy won the long jump at the Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association Winter Invite. The two-day meet was held at Lehigh and Alvernia universities on Thursday and Friday....
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Lack of doggie day care rules leaves many pet owners in the dark
By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline.org (TNS) The death of Ollie, a 9-month-old labradoodle mauled at a Massachusetts pet care facility in 2020, led the state this October to enact the stringent “Ollie’s...
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Books for Cooks: Use these design tips to make your next holiday spread pop
Former ballerina Jessie-Sierra Ross — the voice behind the “Straight to the Hips, Baby” blog — knows a thing or two about the art of presenting something beautiful. Growing up, she writes, she loved...
View ArticleNeed last-minute gift ideas? Make these at home
By Kristen Wood, Food Drink Life The holiday season is a whirlwind of decorating, feasting and gifts. If you miss someone on your gift list or wait too long to go shopping, a homemade present can be...
View Article7 family-friendly ski resorts in the US that won’t break the bank
By Amanda Luhn, Food Drink Life Dreaming of a family ski trip but worried about sky-high prices? We’ve found seven ski resorts that keep costs low without sacrificing fun. From free passes for kids to...
View ArticleOperation Holiday: Mom with special needs son working to make ends meet
A young family could use some help for the holidays as they head into a big year. And Operation Holiday could help Dana from Norristown, and young families like hers, have a happy holiday season as...
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Santa’s Polar Bear Express train is a magical experience for children and adults
Sisters Ruthie and Trixie Schatz and their cousin Claire Fiore were clearly excited Saturday morning as they waited to board the Colebrookdale Railroad’s special train: Santa’s Polar Bear Express. The...
View ArticleAsking for help is part of 76ers star Joel Embiid working through latest...
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Embiid’s career has yielded an MVP — and so many more DNPs — with a biography littered by...
View ArticlePenn State defense corrals SMU Mustangs in College Football Playoff opener
STATE COLLEGE – SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings said if the Mustangs executed the way they wanted to execute Saturday, “there’s no way they (Penn State) can stop us.” The Nittany Lions made certain they...
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Penn State corrals SMU to advance in College Football Playoff
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday in State...
View ArticleBerks coroner seeking next of kin for Reading man, 42
The Berks County coroner's office is seeking the next of kin of Carlos Aguilar-Olivares, 42, a Reading resident who died Saturday in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Anyone with information...
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Santa visits Longswamp’s Christmas at the Caboose
Santa Claus made an appearance at Longswamp Township Park for the second annual Christmas at the Caboose on Dec. 15. Longswamp Township Historical Society's holiday event featured a tour of its 1941...
View ArticlePenn State notes: Singleton, Allen run all over SMU’s defense
STATE COLLEGE – When Nick Singleton plowed through the SMU defense for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter Saturday, Penn State coach James Franklin and others heard the impact on the sideline....
View ArticleEagles eyeing division crown in D.C.
PHILADELPHIA — The NFC East title is on the line Sunday in Washington (1 p.m., FOX, 94.1-WIP FM). With a win, the Birds would take it. The Eagles, after fans panicked during a 2-2 start, have won 10 in...
View ArticleToday in History: December 22, four shot by New York subway vigilante
Today is Sunday, Dec. 22, the 357th day of 2024. There are nine days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 22, 1984, New York City resident Bernhard Goetz shot and wounded four young Black men on...
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Newsmakers for December 22
TOMPKINS FINANCIAL ADVISORS Tompkins Financial Advisors has promoted William “Will” Lyons to financial planner, serving clients in Wyomissing and Blue Bell; as well as Western, Central, and the Hudson...
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Santander Arena, SPAC rank prominently on Pollstar charts [Spotlight]
ASM Global-managed Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center have concluded the 2023-2024 calendar year with record-breaking achievements, securing prominent placements on Pollstar's...
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Time is running out to select books for holiday gifts
For anyone running behind this holiday season, below you’ll find lots of book suggestions for the kids in your life. Take a look for yourself! Books to borrow The following books are available at many...
View ArticleBerks County real estate transactions for Dec. 22
Editor’s note: Some of the transactions do not include a transfer price because no money was exchanged for the property. All deeds are recorded in the Berks County recorder of deeds office and are a...
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