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As the rough economy continues to increase the demand on food banks, Susquehanna Bank is again using social media to help feed the hungry.The Lititz-based bank began its social media campaign in 2010 and since then has donated $166,000 to food banks ...

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This is one of those weeks that can catch a reporter off guard. Because of Thanksgiving, the Berks County Courthouse is closed not only Thu...

McClatchy-TribuneWASHINGTON - Iran's nuclear deal with the West could allow more Iranian oil on the world market in the coming months, but it remains to be seen whether sanctions will be lifted enough to allow the pariah nation to return to its forme...

The Associated PressBRUSSELS - European Union sanctions against Iran could be eased as soon as December, officials said Monday, after a potentially history-shaping deal that gives Tehran six months to increase access to its nuclear sites in exchange ...

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's credibility problem has battered his approval ratings, complicated his relationship with foreign allies and harmed his party's prospects in next year's midterm elections.But the decline in the public's opinion of...

The Reading School District's deficit, reported at about $1 million a month ago, has shrunk.The Reading School Board was updated at a committee of the whole meeting Monday night on the district's fiscal situation for the 2013-14 school year. The boar...

The Daniel Boone School Board bid adieu to four board members Monday and approved the appointment of an acting interim superintendent to fill in while the board searches for a permanent replacement for Dr. Gary L. Otto, the retiring superintendent.At...

tuesday12/3The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents a session on how to find and keep good customers, 8 to 9:30 a.m., 49 Commerce Drive, Spring Township. Free. For details or to register, call 610-376-6766 or go to www.greaterr...

FederalBeyer Psychological Associates Inc., 122 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, 19607, Docket No. 13274FT, $34,918.11Real estate transactionsCommercial VSM Properties LLC to Andrew M. Lacey and Alison C. Lacey, West Leesport Road Lot 121 of Phase 2 W...

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