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Emily WaxlerFreshman, WyomissingFundraising is a necessary component of any school function, club or sport. People have been getting a little tired of the familiar bake sale and car wash, so many groups have instead been looking toward outside fundra...

Japanese student in Berks takes cultural baby steps toward world peace

Tomas Lopez-ParraJunior, ReadingNothing grabs people's attention like an expensive foreign product. However, they fail to realize how buying foreign products affects the economy. For some, buying expensive clothing is a must, but for others it is the...

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Investing in life settlements is a bet that a policyholder will die soon, and there are risks for sellers and buyers.

More advice from Jason Goldberg, the retailgeek:Tap into the strength of the Internet. Web searches use what's called the Google Local Index, or influential review sites such as Yelp. Independent retailers can have a significant advantage for "local ...

One-of-a-kind products and strong customer service help independent stores compete with retail mega-stores.

Lucy HornJunior, Agora Cyber Charter"Calories count!" "25 percent less fat!"These are phrases often found on advertisements for foods and restaurants. But what do those things really mean? Does opting for a healthier option really mean sacrificing yo...

Today Journey back to 1963 in the exhibit "From 'I Have a Dream' to 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' - The Evolution of Modern Media," from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berks History Center, 940 Centre Avenue. Tickets are $4 for 17 and under, $7 for 18 and olde...

When the doors at Cabela's in Tilden Township open at 5 a.m. Black Friday, more than 4,000 people are expected to grab the best deals and win the biggest prizes.The wait usually starts when the first shoppers show up as the store closes on Wednesday....