Schwank wrong to take part in anti-ICE protest in Reading
Sen. Judy Schwank’s participation in the Jan. 12 rally in Reading sickened me. It’s not that I don’t…
Letter: Cumru plan deserves skepticism
Cumru Township’s economic development “vision” cannot be viewed in isolation. When placed in full context, it raises serious…
Americans should be horrified at ICE violence
The Berks County Democratic Committee joins with all Americans of good conscience in expressing our condolences to the…
Pennsylvania must act to address utility rates
The rising cost of living is hitting every American, and nowhere is this more true than rising energy…
Berks Ballet ‘Nutcracker’ a delight
Just left the Berks Ballet Theatre production of “The Nutcracker” at Kutztown University. It was “killer”(in a very…
Red Cross comes through when disasters strike in Pennsylvania
When fire tore through an Easton apartment building last June, more than 30 people were left facing uncertainty.…
Pennsylvania must act now to prevent more gerrymandering
Partisan gerrymandering is the process by which those in control of drawing legislative district maps rig them to…
Alarms in classroom would be unfunded mandate
State Rep. Johanny Cepeda‑Freytiz has proposed installing panic buttons in every classroom (“Panels eye school cellphone bans, silent…
Pennsylvania gets judicial retention votes wrong.
I do not know the people who are seeking retention to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. I assume they…
Be careful about changing Pennsylvania’s False Claims Act.
As a doctor and practice owner, I urge caution in expanding Pennsylvania’s False Claims Act. One reason I…
Berks officials should pressure lawmakers on budget
The failure of the Pennsylvania Legislature to adopt a state budget after more than 16 weeks is inexcusable…
Berks judicial candidate loses support with pejorative remarks
I am writing in regard to “2 vying for Berks court spot” (Reading Eagle, Oct. 12). Prior to…