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Jeffrey Brobst: A Life of Service and Craft

July 26, 2026

Jeffrey L. Brobst, 69, passed away on July 22, 2026 in Reading Hospital – Tower Health. He lived in Kempton and was married to Beverly A. Iley Brobst for 51 years, from their wedding on November 9, 1974. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Robert E. and Elda M. Wisser Brobst. After graduating from

entertainment

Festive Corn Boil Brings Community Together

July 26, 2026

The Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a yearly gathering that runs from Thursday to Sunday at Volunteer Park, draws between 30 000 and 35 000 visitors each year. A volunteer group runs the event, offering carnival rides, kids’ games, food stalls and live music. The festival began almost 60 years ago and remain

entertainment

A New Look at Aging on the Big Screen

July 26, 2026

The job was simple: find a woman in her 30s or 40s who could act as both young and old versions of herself. We auditioned hundreds from all over North America, but something strange emerged. The tiny emotions that give a character life—quick smiles, sudden fear, quiet sadness—were hard to spot. Many

health

Teen‑Led Wellness App Goes Live in New Mexico

July 24, 2026

Navi, a mental‑health app that was built by teenagers for teenagers, opened its doors to New Mexico in 2026 after first testing it in a handful of U. S. cities. The launch was marked by a free‑access event in Taos, where the state’s Health Care Authority funded every 13‑ to 18‑year‑old who signed up

politics

City Safety Claims vs Real Numbers

July 21, 2026

Zohran Mamdani has a lot of tools to win hearts: a friendly smile, social‑media skill and high approval. Yet he knows the city’s safety record can hurt his campaign. He has dismissed past anti‑cop remarks and kept NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, all while pushing the idea that New York is safer tha

celebrities

Hollywood Stars Pack the 2026 World Cup Stadiums

July 20, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup turned North American arenas into a celebrity hotspot, with famous faces cheering from VIP suites and stands. \ Fans saw the former “Fight Club” star Brad Pitt in a blue jersey, hanging out with Colin Farrell and later sharing moments with his partner Ines de Ramon and Spa

entertainment

Future of the Fantastic Four: A New Vision

July 14, 2026

New concept sketches by artist Jerad S. Marantz show how a third Fantastic Four film might have looked if it had been made. The drawings reveal updated costumes for Reed and Sue, a bulkier Thing, and a blue‑tinted flame for Johnny. The team is shown in mid‑action, suggesting that the creators intend

entertainment

The Westies: A New Show Born from a Planned Spin‑Off

July 6, 2026

Titus Welliver’s newest TV project started out as a side story for another hit series. The idea was to feature the Irish‑American gang that once ruled New York’s Hell’s Kitchen, but it grew into a full series on its own. The show is set in the early 1980s, when the city was changing fast and the gan

politics

Celebrities step up during America's milestone year with a push for voting rights

July 5, 2026

America just turned 250 years old, but some of its most famous faces aren’t in the mood for a birthday party. Instead, a group of actors, writers, and activists used the milestone to launch a different kind of celebration. They released a video urging people to think carefully about their vote in th

business

Local small business contest highlights creative products and services

July 2, 2026

A recent contest in Berks County celebrated fresh ideas from local entrepreneurs. Twelve people pitched their new businesses to a panel of thirteen judges at a June event. The winners walked away with prize money to help grow their companies. First place went to Jessica King of ElderCARE Collaborat