Police in Laureldale Borough are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Hershey Harvest Store on Monday, November 18, 2024. The incident took place at approximately 6:18 p.m. at the store, located at 3337 Kutztown Road, near the intersection of Kutztown Road and Elizabeth Avenue.According to a
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined the state-supported Center for Dairy Excellence Wednesday at Zahncroft Dairy in Womelsdorf to showcase Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices and how important their work is to the future of Pennsylvania’s dairy indu
After much consideration and careful evaluation, the Board of Directors for the Kutztown Folk Festival has announced that its nine-day summer event will not be held in 2025. This decision comes as a result of mounting financial challenges that have made the event unsustainable.“This was a difficult
Through crafts, tradition, and cheer, children in Reading will be creating a holiday break to remember next week. The second annual Winter Arts Camp will take place at the WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N. 5th St., on Monday, November 25th, and Tuesday, November 26th, 10AM-1PM. The two-day arts camp i
Gavin Milligan, a lifelong resident of Maidencreek Township and an active community leader, has announced his candidacy for township supervisor in the 2025 election. Milligan aims to fill the seat currently held by David Franke, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, who has decided not to seek reele
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is set to install a groundwater monitoring well at Angelica Creek Park in Reading. This project is part of a nationwide initiative to monitor and protect underground aquifers, a critical natural resource.The well installation, which will take place from November 18t
The United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) has inducted Vincent Madeiros of Bernville, Pennsylvania, into its Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. Madeiros earned the Meritorious Service Award for his ongoing contributions to the sport. For nearly three decades, USDAA has recognized ind
Bill Pugh, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, actor, and martial artist with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, recently shared insights into his dynamic career during an interview with Alvernia University student Blake Johnson. Known for his action-packed roles and impressive stunt work, Pugh
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have released results from a recent DUI enforcement detail conducted on November 16, 2024. This operation, part of the agency’s month-long initiative to combat impaired driving.During the detail, which ran during late evening hours, troopers stopped 35 vehicles. A
PennDOT maintenance forces and private contractors have scheduled several construction projects in Berks County this week. To help our readers avoid travel delays, here are a few of the most notable projects.In Ruscombmanor Township, utility work at the intersection of Route 12 and Route 73 will cau
Alvernia University and the County of Berks formalize an expanded partnership through its newly launched Apprenticeship to Degree Program to meet the talent needs of local employers through long-term, paid experiential learning opportunities for students to strengthen workforce development across th
The City of Reading has announced plans to install gates on Skyline Drive as part of an initiative to improve safety, reduce disturbances, and protect the iconic Reading Pagoda and surrounding areas. The measures, approved by City Council in June 2024, aim to address issues such as illegal dumping,
The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU), in collaboration with local schools and higher education institutions, is proud to announce the launch of the “Level Up Berks” campaign. The county-wide initiative seeks to inspire individuals from all walks of life to consider a career in education, offeri
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have announced a month-long initiative to curb impaired driving on the state’s highways. Increased DUI patrols, including sobriety checkpoints, will be in effect from November 1 through November 30.These sobriety checkpoints, designed to enhance road safety, allow
In a tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States military and continue to serve their community as employees of the Reading School District, veterans staff members were presented with commemorative challenge coins. This gesture was an expression of gratitude from the district t
Reading Public Library will be debuting their new collection of William Penn’s collective writings beginning this December.In partnership with the institution’s sister library in the U.K., Reading Central Library of the U.K., the Reading Public Library’s new display will feature “A Collection of the
FXV Digital Design has announced the launch of its 6th Annual Awesome Toy Drive, running from Friday, November 15th through Saturday, December 7th, to benefit underprivileged youth in Berks County.Since its inception, the drive has brought joy to thousands of children, having collected over 4,000 gi
Reading School District’s Andrea Jeronimo Leco has made history as the first non-U.S. citizen employed as a teacher by a Pennsylvania school district through an expanded state teacher certification program.Jeronimo, a first-year teacher, teaches second grade at Lauer’s Park Elementary School under a
Efforts are underway to restore the Berks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Reading’s City Park, a cherished landmark honoring local service members who fought in Vietnam. The City is investing the remainder of the dissolved Corporation funds, supplemented with City Capital Improvement funds, to c
A brush fire that broke out on Neversink Mountain late Friday night has now spread across more than 170 acres, prompting evacuations and mobilizing extensive firefighting resources as crews work to contain the blaze. The fire, which began around 11:30 p.m. on the city side of Neversink Mountain, qui
Preservation Pennsylvania has announced that the WCR Center for the Arts, formerly the Women’s Club of Reading, has been awarded the 2024 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award for Leadership in Public Impact. This award recognizes the WCR Center for the Arts excellence in using a historic buildin
Hope Rescue Mission kicked off its annual Patriot 5K Run Saturday morning at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area in Reading. More than 200 participants of all ages gathered to take part in the scenic run, set against the backdrop of beautiful fall weather.The event was held to honor and support homeless Ve
Pennsylvania American Water issued a mandatory water conservation order for approximately 9,500 customers in its Glen Alsace water system in Berks County Friday morning. This notice applies to Pennsylvania American Water customers in Exeter, Ruscombmanor and Amity townships. Customers are asked to t
Penn State Berks will present “People, Place, and Things,” a campus-wide exhibition that showcases artists with ties to eastern Pennsylvania whose work engages ideas of place-making and regional identity. The exhibition will open Nov. 21 and run through Feb. 26. The opening reception will be held fr
