Music lessons improve reading by boosting sound awareness and helping children process speech more effectively.

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why ...

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 5, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories.

Oktoberfest at the Reading Liederkranz runs daily through Sunday, rain or shine. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The ...

The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday. Reading Symphony Orchestra opens its season Saturday. Philadelphia Orchestra opens its season. Tribute act Killer ...

Singer, Omórìnmádé Aníkúlápó-Kútì, known professionally as Mádé Kuti, speaks to NAOMI CHIMA about his career and life as a member of the musically-acclaimed Kuti family Growing up in a family with ...

Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.

Hosted by LL Cool J, the MTV Video Music Awards air live on Sept. 7 — here's everything you need to know about the performers, top honors and how to watch (including for free). By Rudie Obias If you ...

Sean Combs made a plea for leniency in a letter to a federal judge on Thursday ahead of his sentencing on prostitution-related charges. Here is the full text.

Participants can check out a guitar, ukulele or even a keyboard for free from the library to use during lessons and continue practicing at home.