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Alvernia theatre professor recognized for Innovative Teaching Excellence award

Nathan Thomas, Ph.D., professor and founder of the theatre program at Alvernia University, was recognized with the Innovative Teaching Award from the Kennedy Center...
Crime

Three arrested after drug investigation tied to West Reading, Reading smoke shops

Three men have been charged following a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales from two local smoke shops, Berks County officials announced Monday, saying...
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Berks County to kick off 275th anniversary celebration March 11

The County of Berks invites residents, community leaders, and partners to join in celebrating the kickoff of Berks 275, commemorating the 275th anniversary of...
Nonprofits

Building hope, one can at a time: Youth Canstructure Contest returns for ninth year to fight hunger in Berks County

Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Reading, a program of VOiCEup Berks, is once again challenging Berks County youth to turn creativity into compassion through...
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Education

Brecknock Elementary students take home state title at PA Invention Convention with innovative construction concept

What began as a class project at Governor Mifflin School District’s Brecknock Elementary has gained fourth graders a state title at the PA Invention...
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Reading Police Academy marks 50 years of state commissioning

The Reading Police Academy is marking 50 years since being commissioned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training...
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Berks Women2Women announces 2026 ATHENA and EmpowHER Awards recipients

Berks Women2Women, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), has announced the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award and EmpowHER Award winners. The ATHENA...
Traffic & Transit

Route 143 to close overnight next week for I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge work

Route 143 will be closed for one night next week as part of the ongoing I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project, PennDOT and Bridging Pennsylvania...
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Health

Reading Hospital seeks volunteers for No One Dies Alone Program

Reading Hospital is looking for community members to volunteer for the No One Dies Alone (NODA) program, which ensures hospice patients do not spend...
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Police encourage designated drivers for Super Bowl Sunday in Berks County

As Super Bowl LX approaches on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, local law enforcement and federal transportation safety officials are reminding Berks County residents to...
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