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The official student newspaper of Kutztown University. Local vendors, raffles, homemade treats and trains on display. On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Kutztown Area Historical Society will be hosting its annual Holiday Festival in the 1892 Public School Building. According to Karen DeLong, president of...
Daniel Keota found his way to comedy while struggling to breathe. Now, the Pottstown resident is helping give his hometown more reasons to laugh. Through Die Laughing, the organization he runs with his wife, Keota produces comedy shows that support health causes while bringing people together in the community where he grew up.
Pictured above: The 2026 Biology Ahead cohort welcomed 13 students from across Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Iowa. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower. This summer, Penn State Berks hosted the second cohort of its Biology Ahead bridge program for incoming students interested in majoring in biology or another related life science. The goal of the program, which ran from July 5 to July 31, is to enhance academic preparedness and create a support system for its diverse student group.
POTTSTOWN, PA — When scouting for gifts during for the holiday season, shoppers in Downtown Pottstown can also discover something else that’s fun and enjoyable. Memories … and they won’t cost a dime. Downtown merchants and their representative, the Pottstown Business Improvement District Management Association, invite...
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision,” Abraham Lincoln once said. That simple statement summarizes why Election Day is still important and why voting still matters. The 2026 election is one for the books. Though many voters opted for mail in voting, many others chose to show...
Nearly three years after Oori closed near Pottstown, its Korean-inspired menu has reincarnated in Glenmoore. Maru opened in late August at 2922 Conestoga Road in Ludwig’s Corner, Michael Klein reports for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cafe brings back signature dishes from Oori, which Chester County restaurateur David Backhus ran...
It’s not too early to nominate a deserving farmer for the 2027 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Award, and next year marks the 100th anniversary of the region’s most prestigious agricultural honor. We’re looking for great nominees who should be recognized for a life’s work of service to the agricultural...
