Building a Better Boyertown invites the community to celebrate the 19th Annual Boyertown Oktoberfest on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th in the Boyertown Town Center parking lot.A favorite Boyertown tradition, Oktoberfest brings together German heritage, live entertainment, great
Berks County Public Libraries is marking its 40th anniversary with a limited-edition library card featuring symbols of Berks County and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.The commemorative card will become available Sept. 1 at Berks County Public Libraries locations as libraries nationwide observe National
Congratulations to Michael Schlicher, Facilities, on being named the 2026 Kutztown University Employee of the Year.Schlicher was named the Employee of the Year during KU’s Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 21. Schlicher, Employee of the Month for August 2025, was 1-of-12 fin
Lace up your sneakers because Reading Hospital Road Run returns to West Reading on Sunday, Oct. 18, to support Reading Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).For 159 years, Reading Hospital has been the heartbeat of Berks County, caring for generations of families through
Pennsylvania residents struggling with problem gambling can now receive help addressing housing, transportation, employment and other needs through a new statewide case management program that includes a Berks County provider.The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs announced this we
The Reading Housing Authority will open its public housing waiting list beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, for several apartment and household categories across its properties in Reading.Applications will be accepted online beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 8 and must be received by midnight Thursday, Sept. 10.The
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t
Berks Community Health Center has announced the addition of two nurse practitioners who will provide primary care services at its Oakbrook and Rockland locations in Reading.Jiyoung Kim, a primary care nurse practitioner, will see patients at BCHC’s Oakbrook location at 1040 Liggett Ave., while Frank
Oak View Group, the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, and operators of Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center, is seeking a new naming rights partner for both properties. OVG’s Global Partnerships team, which manages sponsorship sales, brand consu
The Veterans Coalition of Pennsylvania is continuing to expand its support for veterans in Berks County while preparing for its annual Save 22 event in September, an effort aimed at raising awareness of veteran suicide and supporting the organization’s ongoing programs.Michael Weil, Executive Direct
Berks Sinfonietta opened its 13th season Saturday evening in Wyomissing with a concert that paired one of classical music’s major symphonies with performances by two young musicians selected through the orchestra’s annual scholarship competition.The Aug. 22 concert, held at Atonement Lutheran Church
Mary’s Shelter recognized a $500,000 estate gift Monday that organization leaders say will help strengthen programs for families and unaccompanied homeless youth and support the shelter’s long-term growth.The gift from the Estate of Laura Sander was formally presented during an Aug. 24 ceremony at M
Miller-Keystone Blood Center celebrated the grand reopening of its newly renovated Reading Donor Center on Monday, marking the completion of upgrades aimed at improving the experience for blood donors and staff.Blood center leadership, community leaders and supporters gathered for a ribbon-cutting c
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.CUMRU TOWNSHIP — For the older residents of the Sencit Towne House Apartments in
Police departments across Berks County will conduct increased DUI enforcement through the end of September as part of an effort to identify and remove impaired drivers from area roadways.The North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program announced that increased enforcement operations will begin thi
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest.Two candidates with vastly different visions for elections are competing for Pennsylvania’s governorship this year.On one side, in
Berks County Community Foundation has announced a major new gift that will support the community. The late Marian S. Snyder left a total of $17.1 million to the Community Foundation, one of the largest gifts the foundation has ever received.Mrs. Snyder died in 2018, but the final portion of the esta
ReadingFilmFEST will return to downtown Reading Nov. 6-8 for its 12th annual celebration of independent cinema, featuring three days of film screenings, filmmaker discussions, educational programming and special events.Founded in 2015 by working filmmakers alongside the Reading Film Office, the fest
Threshold marked a new chapter in its more than 60-year history on Monday, August 17, with a ribbon-cutting celebration unveiling the organization’s new brand identity to the community at its main headquarters, 1000 Lancaster Avenue, Reading.The event brought together Threshold leadership, staff, cl
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t
The Vision Resource Center of Berks County is expanding its complimentary vision screening efforts as families prepare for the start of a new school year, offering early detection services for children ages 6 months to 6 years.The screenings are designed to identify potential vision problems in chil
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has announced several leadership transitions within its Board of Directors, including the election of a new board president, the appointment of new officers and the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors.The leadership changes reflect the
The Governor Mifflin School District’s August Board of School Directors voting meeting—and the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year– began on a high note as the district was officially designated as a Great Pennsylvania School by the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA).The Great Pennsylva
Update – Aug. 21, 2026: The Berks County Coroner’s Office has as identified the victim as 36-year-old Patrick Thomas Barrett, of the 1400 block of Cleveland Avenue, Wyomissing Borough.Original post: Wyomissing police and the Berks County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of a ma
