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Doesn’t anyone in Reading’s government remember that the City Park tennis courts were also the ice-skating rink and could be used for that again (“New site picked for ice-skating rink ...

When it comes to teaching my kids at home, I’m always on the lookout for resources that make learning feel fun, not forced.

A hilarious yet adorable video showed a Golden Retriever reacting to his owner reading a fake letter with all his favorite words. A dog named Ollie is undoubtedly a social media star with over ...

Submit a Letter to the Editor | Meet the Editorial Board LETTERS On male reading habits, some novel ideas Updated August 14, 2025, 2:30 a.m.

In this video, I break down the three types of letter sounds—stop, continuous, and tricky—to help students and fellow educators get them just right. I share quick tips on how to pronounce each ...

Writing yourself a letter is a good way to identify the things in your life that matter — as well as those things that you can let go.

New research confirms eggs don’t raise cholesterol—saturated fat in breakfast sides does. Experts explain what to eat for a heart-healthy morning start.

I live in Reading and often drive west using Washington Street. Over the last several weeks I’ve noticed an increase in people begging for money at some of the major intersections, including ...

Letter: Beggars on Reading streets causing serious problems Situation hurts the city's image and is a traffic safety risk.

Study found adults who ate eggs weekly had 4 percent lower Alzheimer’s risk Over 6.7 years, 27 percent of participants were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Choline, found in yolks, linked to brain ...

Did That Weird Birthday Letter to Jeffrey Epstein Sound Like the Work of Donald Trump? These are the facts. You be the judge.