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Kutztown, Pennsylvania is located in Berks County. Zip codes in Kutztown, PA include 19530. The median home price in Kutztown is $214,900 which is roughly $89/per square foot. More Kutztown information.

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2 hrs ago | Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Youth Media Initiative holds public presentation

Hayden Craddolph, executive director of the Haydenfilms Institute, high-fives a student before the start of the screening of public-service announcements created by teens.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Drivers prepare for Kutztown opener

Racing legends Billy Pauch, front, and Kenny Brightbill, in SpeedSTRs, take part in a practice session at JeffreyHougueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

Recalling the Days of Bottled Milk

I am fortunate to own but one Lerch Dairy quart bottle and one source of history relating to Howard K. Lerch of Hellertown, whose brief biography appeared in my great uncle's book, published in 1926 by Editor-in-Chief George P. Donehoo and titled "Pennsylvania, a History." When the book was printed, the Lerch Dairy stood on the northwest corner of ... (more)

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Kendal Rautzhan: Books help teach children about animals

"The Eagles Are Back" by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Wendell Minor, is certain to inspire readers both young and old alike.

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Kutztown wins softball regional, heading to Division II World Series

Reading Eagle Kutztown University is heading back to the NCAA Division II Softball World Series.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Something for everyone at Hamburg events

Tucker Hilliard, 6, and his brother Jaxson Hilliard, 3, both of Kutztown, work on painting the Children's Mural on South State Street Saturday during the Hamburg Arts Fest.

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Centre Daily Times

Bruce Teeple | Schnitzel's schtick stands test of time

One vivid recollection was of some guy on stage sporting wire-rimmed spectacles, a beard and a derby.

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Patch.com

Patch Poll: Should Colleges and Universities Allow Students to Carry Guns on Campus?

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus after the state's lawyers concluded that an outright ban on weapons was probably unconstitutional, according to KDKA-TV . Weapons at five universities--Kutztown, Shippensburg, Edinboro, Slippery Rock and Millersville--are now allowed on campus, though they are still ... (more)

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Citizens' Voice

Wright Township supervisors approve fireworks

There will be fireworks in the township park again this year to celebrate the nation's independence along with some new faces behind the scenes.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Statecollege.com

Pennsylvania College Allows Students to Carry Concealed Weapons on...

Now that one Pennsylvania university has decided to allow guns on its grounds -- in limited circumstances -- it's possible that other schools may follow suit.

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Patch.com

Patch Poll: Should Colleges and Universities Allow Students to Carry Guns on Campus?

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus after the state's lawyers concluded that an outright ban on weapons was probably unconstitutional, according to KDKA-TV . Weapons at five universities--Kutztown, Shippensburg, Edinboro, Slippery Rock and Millersville--are now allowed on campus, though they are still ... (more)

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Tue May 14, 2013

NJ.com

Kutztown Leads The Way

Last week, nearby Kutztown University made national news by allowing firearms to be carried on campus "outside of buildings and events". Guns remain prohibited in dorms, classrooms, dining halls, and on athletic fields, but that's OK.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Lawyers, Guns, and Money

Gun Nut Intimidation of Academics

Kutztown University in Pennsylvania has decided to allow guns on its campus. This is a terrible move, but this isn't the reason for the post.

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Patch.com

Tell Us: Are Traffic Police Needed on Rt. 412?

In response to a question posted Monday on Hellertown Patch's Facebook page , readers are voicing their opinions about overwhelmed intersections at the north end of Main Street, near the Route 412 interchange on I-78. Specifically, readers are saying there needs to be police officers or flagger forces deployed to help prevent traffic from blocking ... (more)

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CBS Local

Some Pa. Colleges Now Allow Students To Carry Guns

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus after the state's lawyers concluded that an outright ban on weapons was likely unconstitutional.

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

U.S. trade deals taking away jobs

Editor: The closing of the McConway & Torley foundry in Kutztown cost 130 workers their jobs .

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Monterey County Herald

Pennsylvania man, 71, to cycle cross country

The former biology professor at Lehigh Carbon Community College plans to bicycle more than 4,000 miles solo and unsupported from California to Virginia.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Apartment plan concerns Kutztown University officials

Kutztown University's on-campus housing could suffer if a 337-unit apartment complex is built near the campus, a university official has told Maxatawny Township supervisors.

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Wednesday racing begins May 22 at Action Track USA in Kutztown

A new era of auto racing at the Kutztown Fairgrounds opened recently. Under the leadership of former racers Rich Tobias Jr.

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Scholarships

Samuel D. Summer, Kutztown; and Nabil Shaikh, Reading, each received $2,500 National Merit Scholarships.

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