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From Prison Warden to Liquor Merchant
The remarkable history of 903 Buttonwood Street, Isaac Daniel Lutz, and the German Stomach Bitters that traveled far beyond Reading. At 903 Buttonwood Street stands one of Reading's most distinctive nineteenth-century commercial buildings. Its ornate facade, projecting bay window, floral ornaments and the date 1891 high above the street recall an era when a merchant's building could be as memorable as the goods sold inside. Yet the story of this address reaches from a Robesonia hotel to the Berks County Prison, and from a family tragedy to a widely distributed brand of medicinal bitters.
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Northern Lebanon's 'family bond' led to a culture shift in 2026
HANOVER — There’s no secret to success, but Northern Lebanon football has built the right culture in Year 1 with Nate Monroe in charge. The Vikings fell in overtime during the District 3 Class 4A quarterfinals on Nov. 13, and the final play of the game decided a 22-21 loss to an undefeated Hanover squad. There was almost no momentum in Northern Lebanon’s corner after a 14-0 deficit in the third quarter, but the team’s push “as a family” delivered the Vikings’ first overtime game since 2023. WATCH: Cedar Crest's Reyes talks playoff comeback, eight score game Awards: Giving out awards to Lebanon County's top football players in 2026 After scoring one touchdown, Vikings senior Brady Ryan said his last varsity game was amazing to experience and caps off his best year of football so far. “This year's meant everything to me,” Ryan said. “This is the best team and the best coaching staff I've ever been a part of." “We’re just always a family, you could see it at the end. We were all sad and upset because we don’t want to leave each other.” The Vikings swarmed the ball during Friday's game, and it was more than challenging
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Albright to eliminate 20 programs and about a third of its faculty amid low enrollment, strained finances
READING — Albright College is eliminating 20 academic programs and 17 faculty positions as it continues to grapple with dwindling enrollment, financial challenges, and new federal policies for student loan funding. Students and faculty at the private liberal arts school expected the Board of Trustees to make a final...