The Reading Theater Project will present a staged reading of “Deb’s Dresses” by playwright Josh P. Cohen on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the Boscov GoggleWorks Theater in Reading.The performance continues the company’s current season theme of “Disruption.” The reading will feature script-in-hand
Exeter Township Senior High School will present its spring musical, Mamma Mia!, with performances scheduled for March 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., and March 15 at 2 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.The musical tells the story of a young woman searching for her birth father on a Greek island paradise on t
Born and raised in Romania, Adrian Jadic found himself caught up in the violent civil unrest in 1989 living in a country wrought with turmoil. The Romanian Revolution was a time period when citizens rose up to overthrow and topple the dictatorship and end a 42-year span of communist rule. The confli
A $1.25 million estate commitment from Penn State Berks and College of Engineering alumna Melissa Daniels Foster will create a new fund designed to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Her gift is the first seven-figure estate commitment to the camp
The Berks County Conservation District will host its 5th Annual Conservation Celebration on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Berks County 4-H Grounds on County Welfare Road.The free, rain-or-shine event is designed to offer educational and interactive activities focused on conservation,
A 71-year-old Reading woman died Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle along State Hill Road in Wyomissing, according to the Wyomissing Police Department.Police said the crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on March 6 at the entrance to the Berkshire Square Shopping Center. Officers responding
The Berks County Coroner’s Office has ruled the cause and manner of death for Travelle Martin as undetermined, following months of forensic examination after his remains were recovered in Cumru Township late last year.Human remains were discovered on December 28, 2025, in a spillway within the Flyin
The Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when moving their clocks ahead one hour for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Functioning and properly placed smoke alarms can decrease the risk of dying in a home
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued five administrative orders yesterday, two to the Department of Homeland Security and three to local authorities – one to each of Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA), Tremont Township, and Upper Bern Township. The orders di
PennDOT has announced several upcoming roadway maintenance projects across Berks County scheduled to take place during the week of March 9.In Greenwich Township, work is planned on Dunkel’s Church Road between Crystal Ridge Road and Kohler Hill Road from March 9 through March 13. Crews from PennDOT
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 Reading Science Center (RSC) has been awarded a $142,000 grant from the Neag Foundation to support expanded access to science learning opportunities for children and families across Berks County. The funding will support renovations for new exhibit and classroom spaces, the development of new af
A military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township on Wednesday afternoon after a warning light activated in the cockpit during a training flight.Emergency crews were initially dispatched around 1:17 p.m. to the area of Moyer Road and Weaver Road for a reported air emerge
The Reading CRIZ Board Authority Wednesday hosted a CRIZ Launch & Learn event, bringing together local businesses, developers, property owners, and community partners to provide an overview of how the City Revitalization Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program will support continued investment and growth ac
Safe Berks has announced two key updates that strengthen the organization’s commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Berks County.Eniyah Cooper has been named Donor and Board Relations Administrator. In this role, she will support donor engagement, maintain
Penn State Extension will offer the ServSafe Food Safety Manager course, which is aimed at restaurant and food service managers and others who need food safety certification.The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 at Penn State Berks Campus, 1801 Broadcast
Residents and property owners in Union Township, West Reading Borough and Sinking Spring Borough will see changes to how their county and municipal real estate taxes are handled beginning in 2026.Effective January 1, 2026, the Berks County Treasurer’s Office will serve as the official tax collector
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local leaders Monday to tour housing development projects in downtown Reading, highlighting the urgent need to expand housing opportunity and increase affordability for all Pennsylvanians.Under current p
The Berks County Workforce Development Board, a department of the County of Berks, has been awarded a $200,000 Veterans’ Employment Grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to expand employment and training services for veterans and their spouses.The funding will enhance program
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a Berks County man in connection with a series of alleged burglaries targeting the homes of recently deceased residents.According to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, Derrick Raker was charged with eight counts of burglary, nine counts of persons not
A Berks County player recently won an online Pennsylvania Lottery prize worth $636,731.59, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.The prize was awarded through the EZ eInstant game MONOPOLY Money Mint, which contributes to both the Minor and Mega EZ Jackpot. Game play includes opportunities to multip
PennDOT has announced several daytime roadwork projects across Berks County scheduled for early March, including brush cutting, bridge repairs, and other maintenance activities. Drivers can expect lane restrictions, shoulder work, and periodic delays at multiple locations throughout the week and are
This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County essentials. Sign up here.This week’s Community Spotlight honoree is Suzanne Harteg, 71, who has coordinated her church’s efforts to benefit Family Promise o
The Berks County Bar Association is inviting students in grades 5 through 8 to participate in its 2026 Law Day Multimedia Competition, encouraging young people to explore the role of law in American life through creative projects.According to the Bar Association, this year’s Law Day theme is “The Ru
