2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (500+ words) The laws will penalize large social media companies up to $1 million per child if they are found negligent of harming children through their platforms, ban tech businesses from offering addictive feeds to anyone under 16 and require operators of AI chatbots…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (333+ words) Two Tower Health hospitals have been recognized by a national publication. Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital were named “high-performing” hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals edition. The rating is the highest distinction a hospital…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (338+ words) Reading Eagle Alvernia University has joined with Independence Blue Cross to expand educational opportunities for the company’s associates through Alvernia’s Independence Blue Cross University Partnership Deferral Program. Under the new program, eligible employees of Independence Blue Cross that are looking…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (418+ words) Regional accounting firm RKL LLP has completed its planned leadership transition. Effective Sept. 1, Mike De Stefano officially assumed the role of chief executive officer. He steps into the role following a one-year transition period: he was named CEO-elect in September…...

4+ day, 57+ min ago   (325+ words) Lang Restaurant served its final customers Aug. 30, bringing to a close four decades of Vietnamese cuisine and hospitality in the Reading area. Reading City Council President Donna Reed and Councilman O. Christopher Miller were among the many loyal customers who gathered…...

4+ day, 37+ min ago   (416+ words) By JOSH JACQUOT of Edmunds The new Prelude faces off against a small collection of two-door rivals that includes the Toyota GR86, a car that follows the classic formula of rear-wheel drive, an available manual transmission and a low price tag....

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (389+ words) “Bah humbug!” These two words describe my reaction to lies, exaggerations and half-truths filling the airways and clogging my ears. I am left wondering if those who tell lies actually believe them or are just lying to win favor or…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (591+ words) WEST CHESTER — If you missed the boat, or were late to the party, fantasy literature is huge. West Chester resident Jessie Hilker and her father opened a new bookstore, Leaves & Lore, at 118 N. High St., on Saturday, Aug. 22 and the…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (725+ words) Samantha Weir of Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County has a lot going on in her life between balancing caring for her family with growing a business and maintaining her commitment of one weekend a month with the Air National Guard,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (748+ words) With his station positioned near a major crossroads and a casino, Caernarvon Township police Chief Paul Stolz Jr. knows all too well that conducting a traffic stop carries inherent danger for officers. Officers don’t know what they will encounter when…...