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Berks County South Campus to close Monday for electrical work

8 days ago: 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

8 days ago: 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.

ProBerco visits Oley Fire Company during Fire Prevention Week

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, participants from ProBerco’s Adult Training Community Participation Supports program visited the Oley Fire Company for an informative and hands-on learning experience focused on fire safety and emergency response.During the visit, participants learned importan

$800K state grant to support expansion of Friend, Inc. food pantry and community services center in Kutztown

State Sen. Judy Schwank joined representatives of Friend, Inc. Community Services and the Greater Berks Development Fund in Kutztown on Friday, October 9, to highlight $800,000 in state grant funding that will support the continued renovation and expansion of the nonprofit organization’s new food pa

Interactive manufacturing exhibit inspired by Mister Rogers opens at Reading Public Museum

A new interactive exhibit at the Reading Public Museum is giving visitors an opportunity to explore how everyday objects are made, drawing inspiration from the popular factory tour segments featured on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.How People Make Things, on display through January 10, 2027, in the mu

Berks Encore announces two leadership promotions to strengthen programs and community services

Berks Encore has announced the promotions of Andrea Gebely to Chief Program Officer and Mindy McIntosh to Chief Development Officer as the nonprofit organization works to strengthen its programs, expand community partnerships, and respond to the evolving needs of older adults throughout Berks County

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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