Berks Community Health Center has announced that the PENN Entertainment Foundation, Inc. has awarded grant funding to support Wellness on Wheels, BCHC’s mobile medical unit. The grant will be dispersed over three years and will help fund the continued deployment of Wellness on Wheels, furthering BC
The GIANT Company donated $35,000 to Helping Harvest Food Bank in Reading on Wednesday as part of the grocery retailer’s efforts to address food insecurity during Hunger Action Month.GIANT team members also spent the day volunteering at Helping Harvest, located at 117 Morgan Drive, helping the food
Two men were arrested and charged following a multi-stage undercover investigation into what authorities described as a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation centered around a social and gambling club in Reading.The Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, working with Pennsylvania Stat
The North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program announced Friday that police will conduct roving DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints on Berks County roadways through the end of September.The enforcement effort is aimed at identifying and removing impaired drivers from area roads. Specific dates,
Seven Berks County museums and historical organizations have been awarded a combined $210,000 in state funding through Pennsylvania’s Cultural and Historical Support Grant program.The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission announced the grants as part of nearly $4 million being distributed to 1
A new four-day blues festival will debut in downtown Reading this November, bringing national and regional performers, free jam sessions and ticketed concerts to the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.Organizers unveiled details of Busker Incognito’s Blues & Boogie Weekend during a press conference Thursd
A Governor Mifflin High School student represented the 127th Legislative District during a special session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held Wednesday at Congress Hall in Philadelphia.State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. selected Kuljeet Sangha, a 17-year-old student from Shillington, to ser
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
Two Berks County projects will receive a combined $190,876 through the 2026 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund to reduce agricultural runoff, restore streamside habitat and improve water quality.Schuylkill River Greenways announced Wednesday that $653,402 will be distributed among eight projects thro
The Oct. 3 Story Lane Book Fair and Market at the Reading Public Library is bringing together the best not only in local literature, but also nationally renowned authors as well. The book fair’s organizers, Barrio Alegria and the Reading Public Library, announced Monday the celebration of literature
The City of Reading said four illegal or unpermitted after-hours clubs were shut down and 135 directed police patrols were conducted as part of a coordinated enforcement effort following changes to the city’s disruptive conduct ordinance earlier this year.According to the city, the Reading Police De
Cyclists will travel from Pottstown to Reading and back along the Schuylkill River Trail later this month as part of Schuylkill River Greenways’ annual Ride for the River fundraiser.The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning and ending at Pottstown Riverfront Park. Participants can cho
John Paul II Center for Special Learning recently named Emmalee McCullough the Adult Program Director. Prior to her promotion, she was the program’s Quality Compliance Officer.“We are thrilled to have Emmalee step into the role of Adult Program,” says Kaylee Simcik, Principal. “Emmalee brings a weal
Update – 9/5/26: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced that the Swim Area at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area, Blue Marsh Lake, has been reopened. Bacteria readings for the designated swimming area have returned to safe levels. The swim beach has been re-opened as of Septem
Schuylkill River Greenways has received commitments totaling $650,000 from the Switchpoint Foundation and The Wyomissing Foundation, bringing its Stewardship Fund Campaign to $3.5 million of a $5 million goal.The Switchpoint Foundation pledged $500,000 and The Wyomissing Foundation awarded a $150,00
The City of Reading, Berks County and Berks Nature are preparing for the start of the 2026-2027 Deer Management Program partnership. While hunting is strictly prohibited on Mt. Penn and in Antietam Lake Park, this joint partnership with the USDA Wildlife Services provides an archery-only hunting sea
Governor Mifflin School District officials and local law enforcement met with parents and community members Thursday night to review two recent safety incidents, answer questions about the district’s response and discuss changes being made to security procedures.The Community Partnership Meeting was
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank is calling on residents, businesses and community organizations across Berks and Schuylkill counties to help address food insecurity during Hunger Action Month this September.The Reading-based food bank is joining Feeding Pennsylvania and the nationwide Feeding Americ
The Reading Theater Project has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of script-in-hand readings, workshops, festivals and a full-length production under the season theme “Kaleidoscope.”The season began Sunday, Aug. 23, with “In Nature’s Studio,” an arts festival held at the Reading Public M
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
Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg reported three DUI arrests following increased enforcement efforts over the weekend that included a sobriety checkpoint.State police said troopers increased patrols with a focus on identifying drivers suspected of operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol
Dr. Robert Fillman, assistant professor of English, was awarded Kutztown University’s 2026 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The award was presented during the university’s Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 21.The John P. Schellenberg Award
A new shared housing project taking shape in Sinking Spring aims to provide an affordable alternative for seniors and veterans while creating a community where residents can maintain their independence and support one another.Homes of Grace co-owners April Crossley and Lura Bare are developing their
Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Berks County and several surrounding counties may be eligible for federal disaster loans following drought conditions that began in May.The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans are availa
