Beacon Journal readers write about the science of reader, a new state bill, energy-saving appliances and national politics.

Islam expert and educator, Belail Elkadri, says that Islam is the religion and Muslims are the people that practice the religion.

Recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that when 5-year-old prereaders practiced writing by hand, they significantly outperformed children who typed the same ...

Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), introduced under new visa measures effective July 15, 2024, has made long-stay ...

When you pick up a newspaper, you are making a choice. You are saying: I will spend the next 20 minutes reading deeply, not ...

Pen pals and “snail mail” clubs are growing in popularity as young people seek reprieve from the endless churn of online ...

The Lackawanna County commissioners invite members of the public to apply for more than 60 seats on county boards, ...

Responses to an essay by Roger Rosenblatt about keeping and tossing old books. Also: A.I. and human identity; new heights for ...

The Trump administration told states to stop a practice that involves children in foster care losing their Social Security ...

As a college counselor for more than 35 years—and a mom with three kids currently in college (two graduating this month!

Iowa State posted its spring 2026 roster as the spring semester is set to get underway this week. You can find the roster ...