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readingeagle.com > 04/06/2026 > primary-2026-heres-who-is-running-to-represent-berks-in-harrisburg

Primary 2026: Here’s who is running to represent Berks in Harrisburg

12+ hour, 16+ min ago  (283+ words) The May primary election will include four contested races in Berks County " three for state House seats and one for the Senate. In 2026, all 203 state House seats and half of the state Senate seats in Pennsylvania are up for election....

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readingeagle.com > 04/06/2026 > primary-2026-heres-who-is-running-to-represent-berks-in-congress

Primary 2026: Here’s who is running to represent Berks in Congress

8+ hour, 1+ min ago  (93+ words) Primary 2026: Here's who is running to represent Berks in Congress'Reading Eagle The May primary election will be uneventful when it comes to Berks County's congressional delegation. None of the three U.S House members who represent parts of the county will…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > french-south-korea-strait-of-hormuz

French and South Korean leaders say they’ll work together on the Strait of Hormuz

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (415+ words) By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Their summit in Seoul came as U.S. President Donald Trump slammed allies for not supporting the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Macron was making his first visit to South Korea since taking office in 2017, as…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > lebanon-displaced-shiites

Lebanon’s displaced Shiites face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1189+ words) In areas deemed "safe" because the Lebanese militant group has no presence, he feels that Shiite Muslims like him are not welcome. Residents regard them with suspicion as potential Hezbollah members, and landlords charge exorbitant prices to rent to displaced…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > trump-iran-war-republicans-midterms

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3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (11+ words) Trump's Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms'Reading Eagle...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > public-sessions-announced-to-review-berks-transportation-improvement-plans

Public sessions announced to review Berks transportation improvement plans

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (475+ words) The Reading Area Transportation Study Coordinating Committee is inviting the public to review planning documents that will shape road and bridge projects in Berks County " as well as bicycle and pedestrian movement and transit " for the next four years and…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > letter-pay-attention-to-true-cost-of-minimum-wage-increase

Letter: Pay attention to true cost of minimum wage increase

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (144+ words) Letter: Pay attention to true cost of minimum wage increase'Reading Eagle Gov. Josh Shapiro supports legislation giving people making minimum wage a $3.75 hourly raise, with more to follow. But it's only for those workers. If you make more than minimum…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > letter-opinion-page-teaches-readers-a-great-deal

Letter: Opinion page teaches readers a great deal

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (181+ words) The March 30 Reading Eagle opinion page included a commentary on America becoming a nation of emigrants where 1 in 5 citizens want to leave our country for a safer and saner place (not all of them are George Clooney). The political cartoon…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/03/2026 > letter-congressional-republicans-fail-to-heed-their-oath-of-office

Letter: Congressional Republicans fail to heed their oath of office

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (244+ words) Letter: Congressional Republicans fail to heed their oath of office'Reading Eagle I am writing to emphasize a fundamental aspect of our democracy that is sometimes overlooked in public discourse: the oath of office taken by members of Congress. This solemn…...

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readingeagle.com > 04/02/2026 > berks-election-officials-challenge-registration-of-voter-accused-of-voting-in-berks-montgomery-counties

Berks election officials challenge registration of voter accused of voting in Berks, Montgomery counties

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (486+ words) Berks County election officials are challenging the registration of a voter accused of casting ballots in Berks and Montgomery counties. At a meeting of the board of elections Thursday, First Assistant County Solicitor Cody Kauffman said the county was recently…...