By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is…
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The following information comes from police reports and court records. Theft by deception: On Dec. 6 about 2:50 p.m. state police were dispatched to a…
Reading firefighters are inviting the public to their annual toy-drive breakfast for the Salvation Army on Friday at Trooper Thorn’s Irish Beef House along Route…
ATGLEN — International Paper plans to build a state-of-the-art corrugated packing plant in Atglen, Chester County, next year, which will bring about 150 new jobs…
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ZEKE MILLER DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do “whatever it takes, as long as…
When Penn State football coach James Franklin was asked about Gov. Mifflin’s Nick Singleton on Wednesday, he quickly mentioned the Nittany Lions’ success with running…
James Franklin, a former quarterback himself, understands the importance of the position as well as anyone. He’s been searching for an elite quarterback who can…
By AMY FORLITI ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of violating George Floyd’s…
By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The separation of powers, the privacy of voters and what former President Donald Trump wants dominated arguments in…
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — For the fifth time since taking office less than a year ago, President Joe Biden is…
[Editor’s note: This is a new monthly column from the Berks County Conservation District.] By Jennifer A. Brooks Prior to colonial settlement Leni Lenape tribes…
Most people know the Christian stories, teachings, beliefs about the roles of Joseph, Mary and Jesus in the traditions of Christmas. Most also know about…
Dec. 15: Light the Lane holiday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Clover Hills Vineyard, Breinigsville, Lehigh County. Dave Kline performs Christmas and holiday music at the celebration with…
Emergency crews were dispatched Tuesday night to Interstate 78 in Tilden Township for a multivehicle accident with multiple entrapments. The crash in the eastbound lanes…
Nichole Singleton dreaded her son’s first football games in the Mifflin Broncos youth program on Saturday mornings. It was flag football and it was chaotic.…
The Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, a Humane Pennsylvania shelter formerly known as the Humane Society of Berks County, has…