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Hong Kong shop offers 'tear gas' flavor ice cream
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In 2004, we published a story on an aspiring singer/songwriter who moved to Nashville in search of stardom. Things seemed to turn out alright; Taylor Swift sold out two shows — again — at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend. Here's the original story:
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"The Bachelor" @colton was the guest of honor and emcee of this weekend's Valentine's Gala benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Fund of Berks County. More than 750 people turned out for the annual benefit in #ReadingPA . @yoderreports
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BREAKING: Berks Catholic's Anthony Myers dies after year-long battle with brain cancer.
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Reading High finally wins a state boys basketball title.
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Lonnie Walker IV inspires kids at Reading High basketball camp
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Architectural Digest has named Reading High School the the most beautiful public school in Pennsylvania. @RDGschools
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The Reading High boys basketball team with gold medals, the trophy and at least one of the nets after winning the 6A state title.
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Reading High senior Lonnie Walker IV nominated for McDonald's All-American Game. @RDGschools
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#BREAKING : Reading High beats Archbishop Wood for second state boys basketball championship.
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Former @WilsonBulldogs basketball standout bouncing back from stroke. http://t.co/fPjTlCsDhc http://t.co/A0JXf6rPhL
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One year ago tonight, @lonniewalker_4 returned home to #ReadingPA to a packed Santander Arena as a member of the Miami Hurricanes.
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Reading High boys basketball team heading to state finals.
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Following more than two years of construction delays, the state Correctional Institution at Phoenix in Montgomery County is finally opening today.
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May this remind people that it's OK to root hard for your side in any aspect of life — sports or otherwise. But let's never forget the humanity of all involved and the need to support one another when it comes down to what's really important.
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Wilson School District officials announced the district will reinstate AP calculus teacher Doug Myer. The decision comes 4 days after parents and students spoke out at a school board meeting in support of the teacher, who was suspended Feb. 15.
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Fleetwood's boys soccer team captures its first state championship since 2000.
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A British cyclist completed a three-year bicycle trip around the world Wednesday at the Pagoda in #ReadingPA , the finish line of his 28,000-mile trek from his hometown of Reading, England.
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Chad Billingsley, who pitched nine seasons in the major leagues, has been named the new baseball coach at Conrad Weiser.
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Wilson High School senior Darius Corcino makes his mark as a barber.
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Service dog graduates with Fleetwood High School's Class of 2018.
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In Our Schools: Matthew Coldren's mission is to promote success in his @muhlsd students and in his @WilsonSchlDist athletes. "I truly believe every child can be successful if you change how you do things to meet their needs."
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Laney Brown passed away last Christmas, but her memory and message live on. http://t.co/CYhBF2MuMc #TeamLaney http://t.co/CgCaqorqhT
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RE photographer Ben Hasty set up his camera on the bank of the Schuylkill River to get this time-lapse video of the newly reconstructed Penn Street Bridge as it gets illuminated for the evening.
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#Berks baseball star @SeanGuilbe signed a contract with the @Padres after being drafted in the 12th round. He received a $300,000 bonus, about $175,000 above the recommended bonus for players drafted following the 10th round.
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Reading High's Lonnie Walker a finalist for USA Basketball's under-18 national team.
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Muhlenberg Township resident Heidi Zimmerman found a predator of the #spottedlanternfly in her backyard recently. Now all #Berks County needs is an army of praying mantises!
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Lonnie Walker IV will hold a free basketball camp for 300 kids at Reading High's Geigle Complex
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Reading's @steak_umm 's philosophical rant is connecting with the twitterverse:
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Berks Catholic grad Patrick Causa gets call from Mets following dream season at Mount St. Mary's
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Exeter's Austin DeSanto is declared the winner and state champion after winning the 126-pound final. Photo by Reading Eagle's Harold Hoch.
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Reading High junior Lonnie Walker IV named Gatorade Player of the Year for Pennsylvania.
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PA Amish man drove buggy drunk while 2 of his 4 passengers rode on the roof, police say.
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Medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, and a #Berks company wants to bring a dispensary to Sinking Spring.
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Berks Catholic's Anthony Myers dies after year-long battle with brain cancer
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Lonnie Walker IV of @RDGschools named #Berks Player of the Year for the third straight season.
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Curtis D. Baker resigns as Wilson superintendent, days after a critical audit covering his time at another district.
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Philadelphia pro athletes offer support for Berks Catholic football player battling cancer. @team17strong
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“He's cancer free!” That was the message from Exeter Township's Arianna Becker when she learned the surgery to remove a brain tumor from her 7-year-old son, Dakota Renney, was successful.
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#ReadingPA sports fan "Disco Briscoe" injured when struck by vehicle in Wyomissing.
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Super Bowl MVP: Nick Foles
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Reading School District Kid Superintendent video goes viral
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2020 All-Berks football
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PETA offers $5,000 reward for person who doused cat with gas.
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Exeter Township police give final salute to veteran K-9 Mako. @ExeterPolice
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The Berks Catholic football team enjoyed an afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles. @team17strong
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Exeter High School will get a new scoreboard, thanks to a $64,000 donation by Hamid Chaudhry. http://t.co/QRbztmzFeh http://t.co/VE80Qu2mZN
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Berks Catholic's Anthony Myers, diagnosed last month with Stage 3 brain cancer, is scheduled for surgery Monday in New York. @team17strong
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Sen. Bob Casey Jr. says GOP health plan would worsen opioid crisis.
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Today's front page and Sports front. @RDGschools
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Muhlenberg teachers go to summer school to break Spanish communications barriers with growing Latino community
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The statue of Albert Boscov today on Second Street in #ReadingPA .
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He wants to become a counselor, to help others escape the hell he inflicted upon himself.
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Reading sports superfan Adam Briscoe says he's doing 'much better' in recovery from accident.
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. @BerksCatholic 's Anthony Myers will make it to the big game on Sunday in Atlanta. He was presented with tickets to Super Bowl LIII during an appearance on the @NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" as he shared the story of his battle with brain cancer.
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With his infectious smile and big heart, Lonnie Walker IV returned to his hometown to help hundreds of people have a happier Thanksgiving.
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Foday Jalloh "should dominate the field" for Wilson's defense. @WilsonBulldogs
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Muhlenberg's Cameron Gring overcomes obstacles on path to success
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Exeter High School students mourn loss of Jamie Lynn Kotas on first day back since accident. http://t.co/zzkioiS9vD http://t.co/OsJl3UrCte
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Meek Mill, Yo Gotti to bring tour to #ReadingPA .
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Lilly Derr said celebrating her Sweet 16 just would not be right, not after her boyfriend, Anthony Myers, learned he had a brain tumor. In the wake of the revelation, she found a new purpose for the party. @anthonyorozco20 @team17strong
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BREAKING: Lonnie Walker IV was named Class 6A Player of the Year. Head coach Rick Perez was named Coach of the Year.
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A Spring Township woman spent her 21st birthday in style, as she and her family enjoyed some time in New York City with fashion designer and @syttd personality Randy Fenoli.
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The #ReadingPA School District has had an “unprecedented” turnaround, state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said today.
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A senior prank at #DanielBoone led to a state police response. Whoops.
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In #ReadingPA , Sen. Bob Casey calls for investing in bridges and roads.
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The "Chicken Wars" are heating up along Fifth Street Highway in Berks County. Who will emerge victorious?
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#Berks County students observe National School Walkout.
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Berks Catholic senior Mark McFadden organizes Toys for Tots drive to honor Anthony Myers
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Summer solstice + full moon is a rare event. Look for a full "strawberry moon" tonight.
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From @nittanyrich : Jan Johnson is no longer a walk-on player.
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Pennsylvania residents who came to the aid of a rookie police officer who was fatally shot and killed during a traffic stop say he was “gasping for air” and not responsive when they arrived at the scene.
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Muhlenberg swimmer Sydney Gring continues to amaze herself
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Wilson's Kim Underwood named state field hockey Coach of the Year
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Stevie Mitchell has made a lasting impression on Wilson's basketball team and the community
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. @BerksCatholic sophomore Anthony Myers, who recently was diagnosed with a stage 3 brain tumor, received a special message Saturday from another Saint: @Saints coach Sean Payton.
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Exeter police looking for shoplifters who swiped 4 smartphones from Walmart.
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Wilson School District aware of threat made via social media.
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Today's front page.
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Eddie Moran will replace Wally Scott as #ReadingPA mayor. The Democrat, who was the first Latino to be elected mayor of the city, easily defeated Louis R. Perugini on Tuesday.
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Teens come out for newly created Kutztown Banned Book Club
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"Kate Plus 8" episode featuring yard sale @Kateplusmy8 hosted in October to air next week. http://t.co/ikP5NC6qgh http://t.co/V1r53m3qm3
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2020 Berks County Football Coaches Association All-Academic team
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At 3:30 p.m. the official snowfall inch count for #Berks County stands at 23 inches . . . and counting.
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Report: Lonnie Walker expected to be ready for opener.
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Reading High's 2011 valedictorian returns to follow his dream of becoming a doctor
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Man stole Mercedes-Benz from #ReadingPA dealership, police say.
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Fleetwood Tigers use ferocious defense to defeat Conrad Weiser 27-14
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Jermaine Edwards II did not want any gifts for Christmas this year. Instead, he wanted money to buy toys for sick children in the hospital. At first, his family thought he was joking, but he kept bringing it up.
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A Tulpehocken senior who uses a wheelchair did a rare feat at graduation: She walked. (video with this story)
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is now in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use and is asking lawmakers to consider it.
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Reading High's Lonnie Walker IV bites his gold medal after winning the state 6A boys basketball championship.
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Football is coming to @AlverniaUniv , starting with the 2018 season.
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Law enforcement joins Savannah Pagerly on 1st day of school. Her dad, Kyle Pagerly, was killed in line of duty.
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Wrestling: Exeter senior Austin DeSanto wins 126-pound state title.
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