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City of Reading announces the return of Pagoda’s Christmas Eve blinking tradition

The City of Reading has announced that the Pagoda lights will blink again this Christmas Eve, for the first time since 2021. The Pagoda’s restoration...
Education

Reading School District announces Leanne Eckenrode as School Administrator of the Year

Reading School District has announced that Leanne Eckenrode has been named School Administrator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of School Social Work...
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Reading Public Museum acquires sculpture by Peruvian-American artist Kukuli Velarde

The Reading Public Museum has announced the acquisition of a large ceramic sculpture by contemporary Philadelphia-area artist Kukuli Velarde following the annual Purchase Party...
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Berks County organizations receive funds through state Neighborhood Assistance Program

Berks County organizations are among hundreds statewide receiving funding through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), as part of a $70 million investment announced by...
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Rotary District 7430 Youth Exchange Program champions global peace with new peace pole installation at Wyomissing Public Library

As part of the Rotary District 7430 Youth Exchange Program, the Wyomissing Public Library has been selected to receive a Rotary Peace Pole to...
Education

Total Experience Learning coursework sparks classroom experience with local retired NFL Quarterback Chad Henne at Green Valley Elementary

Students in the Autistic Support classroom at Green Valley Elementary participated in a unique, real-world learning experience this week when retired NFL quarterback and...
Environment

Berks County receives $200,000 for Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation projects

Berks County is set to receive $200,000 in state funding as part of a broader $17.7 million investment aimed at improving water quality across...
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State awards over $181K to support Berks County museums and historical groups

Several Berks County museums and historical organizations are among the recipients of nearly $4 million in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Historical &...
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South Heidelberg police begin traffic enforcement initiative with speed detail on Huntzinger Road

The South Heidelberg Police Department has begun the first phase of its new High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Initiative, focusing on speeding concerns along Huntzinger Road...
Traffic & Transit

Bridge repair work, paving operations: PennDOT upcoming roadwork December 12, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced several upcoming roadway maintenance projects scheduled to take place across Berks County beginning Monday, Dec....
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