Editor: In life, few things are perfect. Something can be beneficial, but overindulgence can create unwanted consequences. Recently in a doctor’s office, I checked in…
Posts published in “Opinion”
The number of teacher certifications given in the state of Pennsylvania in 2022 was at an all-time low; only 4,220 certifications were granted. In 2012,…
Editor: While aghast, I was not surprised to hear the Oley Valley community member’s comments about Antietam School District students, nor the response from one…
Today’s lesson: Become More… Kind. What did Raffi teach me about being kind? Remember the saying, “they don’t have a bad bone in their body”?…
We’ve arrived at 2024. Every new year elicits a combination of anticipation and dread, especially in these turbulent times. That’s especially true in presidential election…
If you’re someone who likes to return and exchange gifts after the holidays, prepare yourself: Making returns could feel a little different this year. “It’s…
“I wish it could be more.” Those are the words many Operation Holiday donors include in notes, on check subject lines or with their names…
Editor: My view on the climate change initiative: • Define the problem. • Define an acceptable goal. • Construct an actionable solution that addresses 1…
Editor: I’m responding to “Lawmakers to get early holiday gift: base salary bump to $106,000″ (Reading Eagle, Nov. 23). Berks County has experienced the perfect…
Do you want your organization to perform at its full potential? Then you need to start developing your leadership team to help employees exceed their…
Editor: Many of the states that joined the Confederate insurrection 160 years ago are still trying to undermine the federal government. In 1933 conservatives argued…
Editor: I’m writing on behalf of the law firm of Kozloff Stoudt in reference to the ignorant comments made at the most recent Oley Valley…
Editor: The Kutztown School Board plans to rescind the district’s equity policy tonight. I hope readers will take a look at the YouTube video of…
Editor: We at the Berks County Community Foundation are shocked by the shameful comments made at a local school board meeting regarding students from the…
Editor: As a graduate of Mount Penn High School (now Antietam Middle High School), I was saddened to hear of the devastation caused to the…
L referee The more I watch pro football, the more I see officials seemingly taking over the game. It’s frustrating to watch. Sometimes there are…