This week Americans of all stripes once again will be gathering for traditional celebrations of the anniversary of our nation’s independence. It’s no secret that…
Posts published in “Editorials”
Festivities on July Fourth and the days leading up to the holiday are supposed to serve as a strong reminder of what unites us as…
The arrival of springtime means a welcome return to outdoor activities. Some of the most popular among these involve hitting the road on two wheels.…
When primary election season arrives, we believe it’s important to remind readers of how important these often overlooked campaigns really are, and we do so…
Some may wonder why we join with state and local law enforcement officials in issuing regular reminders about traffic safety issues. Isn’t most of it…
At this moment when mental health crises are affecting an alarming number of people, the timing is ideal to provide them with a valuable new…
For quite some time the Reading area has been hanging its transportation hopes on the return of passenger train service to Philadelphia or perhaps a…
High school sports fans relished the opportunity to enjoy a full return to a normal winter schedule this year as local student-athletes delivered another exciting…
This should be an exciting and incredibly promising moment for Reading as it continues long-awaited efforts to position itself to prosper after so many years…
Once again, state Rep. Frank Ryan deserves credit for tackling the ever-troublesome issue of school property taxes with a refreshingly honest approach. The Lebanon County…
We’re in the middle of Black History Month, and for a second consecutive year the observance is being affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A…
Among the many frustrating things about politics today is the pure, unapologetic hypocrisy on display among an alarming number of our nation’s leaders. Too often…
Winter weather has arrived once again, and with it the usual dangers that accompany cold temperatures and frozen precipitation on our roads. One would think…
For many years people have dreamed of turning the Morgantown area into a popular destination for visitors. The community on the southern tip of Berks…
It’s not just a Christian concept. It’s not just what Jesus embodied and preached. It’s the heart of our humanity: Christian or Jew, Muslim or…
December is not exactly peak fireworks season, even if one accounts for New Year’s festivities. But it’s a good time to revisit the state’s law…