The City of Reading will officially welcome the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. The celebration will take place at the southeast corner of 5th and Penn Streets in Downtown Reading.Mayor Eddie Morán is inviting residents and visitors to
Opportunity House has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing family homelessness in Berks County. The program, called STEP–Supporting Transitions through Empowerment and Progression, combines transitional housing with rapid rehousing to help parents and children move from homelessness to perm
The Pennsylvania Lottery recently awarded an online prize worth $154,141.71 on the ELF eInstant game, to a player from Berks County.The ELF eInstant game is a connect-style game that contributes to the Happy Holidays Jackpot. Game play features a chance to multiply any winnings up to 20 times, a cha
The Pennsylvania State Police – Reading will take part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign from Monday, November 10 through Sunday, November 30, 2025. The initiative focuses on increasing seat belt use and reducing roadway fatalities caused by unbelt
This story was produced by the Berks County Bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.As municipal leaders in Pennsylvania hold budget workshops for 2026, some have pr
The West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club is proud to honor Suzanne Cody, Director of Business Development & Firm Associate at Muhlenberg Greene Architects as the Club’s People of Action Award – Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of her exceptional dedication to creating lasting changes within our comm
Berks Nature has announced the appointment of Tami Shimp as its new President, succeeding Kim Murphy, who has served with distinction and dedication for 21 years.Tami Shimp brings a wealth of experience, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. Her appointment marks
Safe Berks announces with a heavy heart that effective November 6th, 2025, Mindy McIntosh is stepping down as Director of Development after eight years of dedicated service.During her tenure, McIntosh played a vital role in expanding community partnerships, further developing awareness programming a
The County of Berks is has announced the reopening of the Stonecliffe Recreation Area following the completion of the City of Reading’s Stonecliffe Phase 1 Sewer Force Main Project. The adjoining section of the Union Canal/ Schuylkill River Trail is also fully open. Visitors to the park should use t
The Daniel Boone Homestead will host its annual “A Homestead Holiday” on Sunday, December 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering visitors the chance to experience Christmas traditions as they were celebrated nearly 300 years ago.The event will highlight both English and Pennsylvania German holiday cust
CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. With the goal of changing this statistic, the Americ
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), has announced that it has secured a $2,000,000 Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan for BRM Real Estate LLC (BRM), Bally, Pa., a real estate holding company related to Bally R
Kutztown University has announced five finalists for its annual Business Idea Competition, which invites students from all disciplines to develop and present innovative business concepts. The competition offers students the chance to receive feedback from business professionals and to pitch their id
LightHouse Women & Children’s Center marked a new milestone Thursday with the ribbon cutting of its new playground at 715 N. Sixth Street in Reading. The celebration highlighted a space designed to bring joy, healing, and community to the women and children served through the center.The new playgrou
A Reading woman was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Route 222, according to the Northern Berks Regional Police Department.Police said the crash occurred around 4:55 a.m. on November 4 in the area of State Route 222 and Dries Road. Responding officers de
The Conrad Weiser Theatre Company (CWTC) will present Class Action, the first Readers Theatre production, on November 14th, 15th & 16th. This full-length play brings together short, powerful scenes that capture the voices of today’s teens. Blending humor with poignant drama, it is both deeply relata
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Berks County, in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, through 7 a.m. Thursday, November 6.According to the NWS, northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts potentially reaching 50 to 60 mph overnight. The watch also incl
The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Career Ready Berks Platform, a countywide online system designed to connect Berks County students with meaningful career exploration experiences offered by local employers.The refreshed platform serves as a bridge b
This story was produced by the Berks County Bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.READING — The state recently announced two critical numbers in Erie and Reading’s
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Berks County sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million for the Saturday, November 1 drawing.The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 2-26-43-44-62, but not the red Powerball 22, to win $1 million, less applicable withholding.GIANT Food Stores,
The Kutztown Borough Police Department is inviting residents to lend a hand this holiday season during its “Fill the Cruiser Challenge” food drive on Sunday, November 16, 2025.The department’s goal is to fill a police cruiser to the roof with nonperishable food donations for Friend Inc. Community Se
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) hosted a ceremony today to dedicate a portion of Pennsylvania Route 183 from Mount Pleasant Road to the southbound bridge over Licking Creek in honor of hometown hero Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder, a U.S. Army veteran who bravely served in World War II.“Staff Sgt. Reifsnyder
Halloween is a special time in Berks County, with neighborhoods lighting up in frightful fashion and homeowners going all out to entertain visitors. From towering animatronics to synchronized light shows, these displays represent some of the best the area has to offer. Here are 10 standout spots to
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.Forecasters say west winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour, are expected throughout the day.The strong win
