Editor: Kudos to Jane Beck for “We need a different way to fund the public schools” (Reading Eagle, July 24). I’ve always said: “My heart…
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The people in the Senate Republican leadership are playing politics, and the outcome of these games is always the same: our marginalized kids are left…
Editor: I am writing in response to talk of establishing another public pool in Reading (“Seeking relief,” Reading Eagle, Aug. 2). Council members and the…
We were among many in Pennsylvania who had high hopes as Gov. Josh Shapiro began his administration this year. The Montgomery County Democrat had won…
Editor: State Rep. David Maloney recently accused the Berks County Nonprofit Development Corp. of improperly being in the landlord business. To clarify that agency’s mission:…
Editor: I got another property tax bill. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants people who are well able to pay their property taxes to get a property…
Editor: “Bills to protect abortion providers” (Reading Eagle, July 20) states, “Sen. Judy Schwank is one of two Democratic state senators pushing a legislative package…
Editor: Former President Donald Trump has expressed great admiration for dictators past and present. Is this what the American people want? The Republican Party is…
Editor: My sexuality and gender are mine, not the concern of other people. I am confused why anyone, especially religious people, would think my sexuality…
It has recently been brought to my attention that a dear friend of mine has been subjected to a Berks County work environment where bigotry,…
Once again, it’s summer and Pennsylvania is without a new state budget. It’s a story we hear all too often in our state’s capital, and…
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…
Skyler Okerman Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Skyler Okerman, an Exeter Township native, is serving aboard the USS Constitution, America’s oldest commissioned warship Okerman, a…
The past two and a half years under the Biden administration have been damaging to our nation’s national security, economic strength, and public safety. Since…
The Pennsylvania Legislature is on the verge of taking two important steps to help reduce childhood lead poisoning by advancing a childhood lead testing bill…
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…