Robesonia Pennsylvania

Demonstrators showed up around noon on Sunday, holding signs and shouting messages of anger outside the Starbucks at 18th and Spruce streets.
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Barbara Bush has touched a lot of lives through her charitable works over the years and inspired others, including Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale.
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Prayers and well wishes flood social media as the Bush family spokesperson announced the former first lady is suffering from failing health.
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If you need evidence that true love exists, look no further than George H.W. and Barbara Bush.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease that makes it difficult to breathe.
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Safe Berks recently celebrated the opening of “Los Retratos de mi Voz” (The Pictures of my Voice), a Photo Voice Project, at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, in the Main Lobby. This photo collection will be on display in the GoggleWorks through April 28. This exhibit is offered during April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Wow, looks like spring is here but just as it came in, it left! They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but honestly, after yesterday, here at Robesonia we’ve decided all bets are off for April and a spring time at this time.

Yesterday: 81
Today: 50

Booo Hisss. We want spring please.

The Hamburg Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center will celebrate its 1st Birthday Party at the store, located at 700 South 4th Street, Hamburg, on Saturday, April 21, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Two years ago when we first envisioned opening the Store, we couldn’t have imaged all of the impact it has had on the community and people’s lives in just a year and a half,” said Becky Netznik, Service Extension Unit, Regional Manager.

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The Reading Symphony Orchestra will host an inaugural celebratory event on Sunday, May 6, at 5:00 p.m. at the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum. Titled “Desserts – Harmony in Red” (after the famous Matisse painting), the event will honor Berks County philanthropists Sandy Solmon and Doug Messinger.

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Genesius Theatre presents “Heathers The Musical” which opens Friday, April 27, and runs through May 6 at Genesius Theatre, 153 N. 10th St., Reading. Book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe.

“Heathers” is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers.

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Fleetwood Community Theater is presenting the Spring Show “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey and Dale Wasserman and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. The show will be held at 5 Arch St., Fleetwood, April 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2:30 p.m.

The 14-member cast is directed by Kenneth Dreistadt, who has been in various other positions with Fleetwood Community Theater.

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Dancing Tree Creations Artisans Gallery and Studio, 22 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, is proud to name Katelyn Poe as its next Budding Artist.

An opening reception, with light refreshments and the opportunity to meet other local artists, will be held Thursday, May 3, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Kutztown Area School District dedicates its new stadium on Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m.

Prior to the grand opening, the Kutztown Class of 2021 will host the fourth annual “Running of the Cougars” 5K and Fun Walk. The race will begin at noon, with prizes awarded in multiple categories.

The stadium grand opening will include the dedication of the stadium and track, thank you to all donors, and the presentation of the Cougar Pride Capital Campaign proceeds by the KASD Education Foundation.

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Hamburg Borough Police will be hosting and participating with the DEA in National Drug Take Back Day.

On April 28 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Redner’s in Hamburg, Hawkridge Drive Shopping Center. Police remind residents that a local drop box is located at the Hamburg Borough Hall which is available all weekdays during business hours 8 a.

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On April 21, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrate spring within downtown Boyertown. East Philadelphia Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and Washington streets to traffic. Walk our historic downtown, and enjoy artisanal crafters, open air food vendors, community organizations, moon bounce, games, activities and much more!

Building A Better Boyertown hosts a series of community events on the third Saturday of the month.

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