Tanner McKee likely to get first NFL start at quarterback for Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Just a week before the playoffs begin, the Eagles could be down to their third-string quarterback. Jalen Hurts was still in concussion protocol on Friday, ruling him out for Sunday’s...
View ArticlePennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 3
Pennsylvania high school girls and boys basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 3. GIRLS Academy Park 51, Norristown 35 Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 51, Germantown Academy 43 Beaver Area 59, Hopewell 36...
View ArticleToday in History: January 4, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the...
Today is Saturday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2025. There are 361 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats...
View ArticleRed flag warning on kids and smartphones long overdue [Opinion]
We have smoke detectors that warn of fire, dashboard icons that warn of low fuel and dying batteries, and health hazard warnings are printed on every pack of cigarettes. In 2024 we were given a clear...
View ArticleTheology with a Twist to meet Tuesday in Kutztown [Religion Digest]
• Theology with a Twist will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Kutztown Tavern, 272 W. Main St., Kutztown. The Rev. Marian P. Shearer will present “Is God a Boy's Name?” Join Shearer to tackle...
View ArticleRajant Corp. enters cooperative agreement with US Army
TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP – Rajant Corp., the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, and the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command have entered into a three-year Cooperative Research and...
View ArticleDaily docket: January 4, 2024
Daily thought “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 Transformative Solutions Network
View ArticleBerks man dies after becoming trapped under skid loader at work in Lebanon...
A Berks County man was killed when he became trapped under a skid loader at work in Lebanon County, officials said. Officials were called to TLS Equipment LLC, 125 Stricklerstown Loop Road, Millcreek...
View ArticleWhich US elections are happening in 2025? Here’s a look at upcoming primary...
By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and...
View ArticleSaving money for your grandchildren: Best ways to get started now
René Bennett | (TNS) Bankrate.com Saving for your grandchildren can help to minimize the financial burdens they may encounter as they mature. Whether it’s paying for college, buying a first home or...
View Article‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises
By Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Reporting from TWENTYNINE PALMS Marine Corps base, Calif. — The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s...
View ArticleMovies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to...
View Article6 tips to keep teenagers happy on vacation
By Holly Johnson, TravelPulse (TNS) You planned the perfect vacation for your entire family, and your teenagers were more than happy to put their lives on hold to come along. But now that you’re a few...
View ArticleHow to watch the 2025 Golden Globes: red carpet, streaming, nominees and more
The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards is setting the tone for an exciting awards season. Taking place this Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, the star-studded ceremony will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+....
View ArticleDave McCormick sworn in as Pennsylvania’s newest U.S. senator
WASHINGTON — Dave McCormick took the oath Friday as Pennsylvania’s junior senator, bringing a new voice to Capitol Hill and giving Republicans a Senate seat in the state after two years of sole control...
View ArticleJames Franklin, Marcus Freeman hope they can inspire more change [opinion]
Three years ago, James Franklin made it clear that change needed to happen when it came to the paucity of Black head coaches in major college football and the NFL. Change is happening. The NFL now has...
View ArticleHikers bundle up for wellness walk around Wertz’s Red Bridge
On snowy weekend mornings, many people prefer to pile on the blankets and sleep in—but not Lisa Messina. Messina, of Blandon, was one of a handful of intrepid nature fans who bundled up Saturday...
View ArticlePenn State notes: Nick Singleton is glad he picked Lions over Notre Dame
When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish. But that will happen when the Nittany Lions (13-2) meet Notre Dame (13-1) in...
View ArticleBig 5 Basketball: Eric Dixon scores 25 as Villanova routs DePaul
Staff and Wire Reports PHILADELPHIA — Eric Dixon scored 25 points Saturday in Villanova’s 100-56 win against DePaul at the Pavilion.. Dixon added five rebounds for the Wildcats (10-5, 3-1 Big East)....
View ArticleJoel Embiid powers 76ers to blowout win over short-handed Nets
NEW YORK — Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 Saturday night. Tyrese Maxey added 18 points, and Paul George and Caleb Martin each had 17 for...
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