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Kutztown is capital of Dutch country, says PA German dialect expert
Pennsylvania German dialect expert Michael Werner of Ober-Olm Germany gave a presentation at the Kutztown Borough Train Station to a packed house on Tuesday. Read Story
Honing respect for the honeybee
Victor Rush, of Hamburg, has been raising the necessary pollinators known as honeybees for 31 years, which means he has a healthy wealth of knowledge about the winged ones so integral to life for all.
What initially sparked his interest in bees began when he tried to grow apple trees while living in New Jersey, but he had no success in producing fruit.
He soon learned that his municipality sprayed for gypsy moths, so it was no wonder that his apple trees weren’t capable of more, given the effect of pesticides on living things.Read Story
The Boyertown High baseball team captured the PAC-10 championship tonight, defeating Spring-Ford, 6-5. Boyertown pitcher A. J. Bogucki had a… Read MoreBears win PAC-10 baseball championship
After qualifying for the playoffs by winning a special playoff against Wyomissing, the Schuylkill Valley High School boys’ volleyball team took… Read More
Schuylkill Valley volleyball team falls in Berks quarterfinals
On Saturday, June 16, Berks Women in Crisis will hold the second annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, www.walkamileinhershoes.org, an awareness… Read More
Men “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to Raise Awareness About Rape, Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
In 2010, the American Humane Association launched the Hero Dog Awards as a way to “celebrate the powerful relationship between dogs and… Read More
Canine Deputy Jynx nominated for award
Pipelines are coming to Berks County and a new law, Act 13, strips municipal officials of any control over them. The public is invited to a… Read MoreCounty-wide public forum addresses Act 13 and pipelines slated for Berks
Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce members learned about the risks of using social media. Read MoreNortheast Berks Chamber members learn risks of social media
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Apples and Cheese, Please
Details the true-life stories of a Philadelphia suburb-based food fiend who lives to chomp up-and-down the East Coast.
Reconnected
Columnist Nancy Kauffman views Berks County and Planet Earth from a different perspective. Travelers and discussions are welcomed.
Ellen's Celiac Information
About Celiac Disease, products, info and links to other informational sites.
PEAK blog
Pottstown's community-wide school readiness initiative, PEAK, presents families and teachers of young children with ideas to prepare children for school.
Founding a Father
Jimmy is the father of two girls, one dog, one cat, and, according to his 8 year old, their two fish as well. He plays dad, husband, chaeuffer, soccer coach, beauty shop client, drawing partner, ghost buster, and his family's biggest cheerleader.
French Creek Boutique
News from the boutique with beautiful clothing and new jewelry for you to check out.