NCAA football: Kutztown hosts Slippery Rock as playoff push begins
The Golden Bears' two-week hibernation is over and the start of what could be another historic playoff run begins Saturday. Kutztown, 11-0 and the PSAC champion, hosts Slippery Rock at noon Saturday in...
View ArticleSunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella...
By KENYA HUNTER and DEVI SHASTRI, Associated Press Health Writers Cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states...
View ArticleWall Street put finishing touches on one of its best months of 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks posted solid gains as Wall Street put the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%....
View ArticleReading Public Library celebrates 10th anniversary of city's Charlie Brown...
The Reading Public Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the city's so-called Charlie Brown Christmas tree with a display and focused events. It’s been a decade since the downtown Christmas...
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Black Friday deals are live now — don't miss out
There's something for everyone with these can't-miss deals For seasoned shoppers, Black Friday is a holiday in its own right. Whether you're ready to start ticking names off your holiday shopping list...
View ArticleGiven a reprieve, Villanova’s Jalen Goodman out to have fun against Eastern...
RADNOR — His helmet taken from him and his football pants swapped for sweats at halftime, Jalen Goodman tried not to think too far ahead last Saturday. A targeting penalty on the second series isn’t...
View ArticleBritish lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill...
By BRIAN MELLEY and PAN PYLAS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers gave initial approval on Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, following...
View ArticleIn a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first...
By SARAH EL DEEB, Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and...
View ArticlePennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Nov. 29
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Nov. 29. PIAA semifinals CLASS A Bishop Guilfoyle 21, Muncy 6 Port Allegany 46, Fort Cherry 8 CLASS 2A Troy 35, Riverside 14 Clarion Area 55, South...
View ArticleEagles’ Saquon Barkley, Ravens’ Derrick Henry are in some good company
PHILADELPHIA — In the history of the NFL, only three running backs have rushed for at least 1,300 yards, 10 touchdowns and an average of six yards per carry through 12 games. Two of them will be...
View ArticlePennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Nov. 29
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Nov. 29 BOYS Beaver Area 60, Grove City 52 Blackhawk 67, Rochester 34 Chartiers-Houston 53, Frazier 29 Chester Charter 55, Chichester 50...
View ArticleToday in History: November 30, WTO protesters and police clash in Seattle
Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested...
View ArticleTrinity Lutheran welcomes new cantor [Religion Digest]
Trinity Lutheran Church, 527 Washington St., Reading, has announced the hiring of its next musician, Dr. Cameron Wentz. Wentz began his ministry at Trinity on Monday and will work with Minister of...
View ArticleTake a number to use the landline [opinion]
Three of our elementary-school grands have a new landline phone sitting in their family room. They called us multiple times the first week it was installed, each time saying, “Hello, Watson?” No, they...
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These Black Friday TV deals are still going strong
With Black Friday sales in full swing, there are still plenty of terrific deals to take advantage of. It's the perfect time to shop for expensive electronics, including TV's. Until Cyber Monday, you'll...
View ArticleOperation Holiday: Veteran and single father of 2 focuses on his children
Chris served his country with pride and patriotism until injuries left the single father of two in constant pain and out of work. The Berks County man, 34, considered his service an honor, so after...
View ArticleDaily docket: November 30, 2024
Daily thought “Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be peace among the people who please God.” Luke 2:14 Transformative Solutions Network Births IN PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL...
View ArticleGifting on a budget: 5 secrets to being generous without going broke
By Sharon Rhodes Thoughtful gifts for friends and family are a Christmas tradition, showing loved ones that you’re thinking of them this holiday season. But a long shopping list can be pricey. If you...
View Article25-year-old driver killed in Berks crash
A 25-year-old Oley Township man was killed in a one-car crash in Richmond Township on Friday night, officials said. The man, whose name was not released, was driving north in the 1000 block Richmond...
View ArticleFall is the best time to think about cooking soup. Here’s 5 recipes you’ll...
As the leaves fall, the heat goes on, the temperatures drop and the sweaters and jackets are pulled from storage, it’s also a great time to think about making a pot of soup. Related Articles...
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