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The Berks History Center is continuing its in-person and online Pennsylvania Dutch classes beginning the week of Sept. 15. In-person classes will take place at the center, 940 Centre Ave., Reading.

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As one of our greatest living actors, Denzel Washington has no shortage of bona fide classics to choose from. Here are some of his absolute best.