Every May, Kutztown High School turns into a mini farm show when students roll their tractors onto campus for Tractor Day. The event isn’t just about tractors—it’s a celebration of local farming culture, student achievement, and the school’s strong agriculture program. Most participants come from fa
Your gut isn't just about food. It’s a living ecosystem full of bacteria, and those tiny organisms react to way more than just what’s on your plate. A recent deep dive into research shows that diet is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Habits like sleep and exercise play a role, the environment
The Atlantic Coast Conference took a bold step in 2024 by welcoming three new members from the far edges of the country. Southern Methodist University in Texas and two powerhouses from California—Stanford and the University of California, Berkeley—joined the league, stretching its reach from sea to
Sunday brought a surprise to central Pennsylvania after Saturday’s air show was scrubbed for rain and clouds. Blue Angels pilots, known for their razor-sharp formations, rolled out of their hangars to thrill spectators who had waited an extra day. The sky became a stage for precise turns, tight loop
Kutztown University's Rock Ensemble I just earned top honors in a major music contest—the 2026 DownBeat Student Music Awards, beating out college groups across the country in the Blues/Pop/Rock category. This isn’t a one-time win though. Over the past decade, KU’s commercial music program has claime
Keeping tabs on your health shouldn’t feel like a chore, yet many people overlook something as important as blood pressure. While smartwatches track steps and sleep, measuring blood pressure has been missing from most mobile health tools—until now. A device like the iHealth Track changes that by off
More adults in their 20s to 40s are ending up in hospitals after strokes, a trend that flips the old assumption that strokes only happen to older people. High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity—once linked mostly to older age groups—are now common in younger adults too. Many don’t even realize th
Fire crews in Orange County got lucky over the weekend when they spotted what looks like a narrow split in the side of a big storage tank holding 7, 000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. That flammable goop is used to make the clear plastic windows you see in airplane canopies and TV screens. The spli
A hidden gem in Franklin County just opened its doors to the public. Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve now welcomes visitors to explore a one-of-a-kind landscape filled with exposed rocks and a special flower found nowhere else in the world. The rocky terrain isn’t just for looks—it’s a rare habitat t
A Major League Baseball matchup between two teams was called off Friday night because the field was too soaked from steady rain. The game, originally set for Saturday afternoon, will now be played Sunday as the first game of a doubleheader. Fans who had tickets for Saturday must return to the ballpa
