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Berks County South Campus to close Monday for electrical work
Thursday: The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, while Met-Ed completes a scheduled electrical utility project. The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, while Met-Ed completes a scheduled electrical utility project.
Reading Police offer free steering wheel locks while supplies last
Thursday: Reading Police are offering a limited supply of free steering wheel locks to community members on a first-come, first-served basis. Reading Police are offering a limited supply of free steering wheel locks to community members on a first-come, first-served basis.

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South Heidelberg police issue 19 citations during September traffic enforcement initiative
The South Heidelberg Township Police Department conducted more than 40 traffic stops and issued 19 citations during a monthlong traffic enforcement initiative in September.According to the department, officers spent more than 45 hours conducting stationary and roving enforcement aimed at aggressive
Reading leaders take economic development message to State Capitol
Reading officials, state lawmakers and business leaders gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Tuesday to highlight ongoing investment in the city and make the case for continued state support of Reading’s redevelopment efforts.Mayor Eddie Morán led the event in the Capitol Rotunda
Chad Evans honors father’s legacy through United Way volunteer role
For the Evans family, the spirit of volunteering is more than a tradition. It is a legacy passed from father to son through a shared commitment to neighbors, community and United Way of Berks County.For more than two decades, Irv Evans was a familiar presence in United Way’s annual campaign. He serv
Tower Health to offer flu vaccine ‘Walk-In Days’ during October at select Reading Hospital pharmacies
Getting a flu vaccine will be more convenient this fall, with special “Walk-In Days” offered throughout October at two Reading Hospital-Tower Health pharmacies in Berks and Montgomery counties. No appointment is needed.Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of getting sick and help protect those who ar

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Lars Potteiger finds his rhythm back home in Reading
Pianist, organist, and jazz musician, Lars Potteiger, was born and raised in the Reading area. The earliest roots of his musical journey began in childhood. “My earliest memory of becoming interested in music is as a young child. My family was pretty musical; my father was a trombone player, and my
Theron Cook brings art, community and purpose together in Reading
Growing up as the youngest of five children on North 9th Street in Reading, Theron Cook began to develop the skills which led to becoming a widely recognized artist in the region. He attended 10th and Green Elementary, Northeast Jr High, and graduated from Reading High School in 2003. Through these
Jakob Shrem carries lessons from Antietam into college life at Penn State
As summer closes, and school now underway, Antietam High School Class of 2026 graduate, Jakob Shrem, steps out on his new journey as college freshman at Penn State University in University Park, PA. Saying good-bye to his high school was filled with bittersweet memories of rich experiences which pre
Madison Woytovich turns a childhood challenge into confidence and purpose
The inspirational journey of a young woman diagnosed with Alopecia at the age of 5 is truly a remarkable story of determination and resilience. Born the second oldest of four daughters to Jeffery and Betsy Woytovich in West Reading, Madison’s diagnosis came just as she was entering kindergarten at S

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PokeKon-Fest
701 Penn St Reading
From 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM
08Oct
Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
201 Washington St Reading
From 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
08Oct
ARL Mobile Vaccine Clinic
1259 Penn Ave Wyomissing
Oct 8 - Oct 9
10Oct
Annual Trunk or Treat
20 1st St Virginville
From 12:00 AM to 03:00 AM