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I was afraid I would mess that one up.A couple weeks ago when I gave some offbeat tips on Merlin identification, I reversed Matt Spence's surefire Lake Ontelaunee falcon IDs.The correct tip is that if you see a small falcon perched at the top of a tr...

More companies than ever seek to entice potential tourists with promotions

Only hours after I read my "Travels" column last Sunday morning, something happened that nullified virtually every word I wrote.I composed the column several weeks ago, and up to last Sunday's publication of it, everything I wrote was still right and...

The Reading Public Museum is at 500 Museum Road. Call 610-371-5850 or visit www.readingpublicmuseum.org for hours and related information.

Now through Jan. 12 at the Reading Public Museum, a series of large abstract paintings and small bronze sculptures by Carol Brown Goldberg can be viewed on the second floor adjacent to the Cohen Contemporary Gallery. The exhibit is titled "The Circle...

Event: Boscov's Berks Jazz FestWhen and where: March 28 through April 6, multiple venuesTickets: Price range $23 to $69Note: Tickets can be purchased in the following ways: Stop by the VF Box Office at the Santander Arena, 700 Penn St., Monday...

The 24th annual music festival, beginning March 28, will focus on vocalists.

The Minecraft connectionJohnathan Blatt uses Minecraft, which he described as something close to virtual Legos, to build blueprints for his custom creations.He said one block in Minecraft is equal to four blocks high in Legos.Information: www.minecra...

Interests in architecture, trains and more fuel a passion by a Perry Township resident for all things Lego.

When I heard recently that plans were in the works to make a sequel of the classic Frank Capra film "Its a Wonderful Life," the first thought to pop into my head was, "Why?"Obviously, the answer is to make money. But why ruin a perfect film just beca...