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Nonprofits

Hundreds of volunteers gather to combat hunger at United Way’s Big Cheese 8

Last Friday, Penn State Berks was a hive of activity as more than 500 volunteers came together to participate in United Way of Berks...
Crime

Berks County Drug Task Force seizes cache of drugs in West Reading bust

In a crackdown on local drug trafficking, the Berks County Drug Task Force arrested Eric Emilio Delacruz, 36, of West Reading Borough, following a...
Weather

Excessive Heat Watch and Advisory issued for Berks County as temperatures soar into 90s

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The...
Agriculture

State protects 104-acre crop farm in Tilden Township from future development

The Shapiro Administration recently announced that Pennsylvania will purchase development rights for 2,629 acres on 28 farms in 19 counties, protecting them from future...
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Business

Tower Health adds Robert Brigham, MD, to System Board of Directors

Tower Health recently announced that Robert Brigham, MD, has joined the Tower Health Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective March 25, 2024. “My...
News

City of Reading adjusts trash and recycling pick-up schedule due to high temperatures

Due to forecasted temperatures in the mid-90s and Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Watch in effect for the week of June 17th through June...
News

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed...
News

Berks resident wins $1M PA Lottery Mega Millions ticket purchased online

The Pennsylvania Lottery recently awarded a prize worth $1 million on a Mega Millions ticket to a player from Berks County who purchased the...
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Business

State leaders tour Wyomissing to highlight Gov. Shapiro’s proposed $25M investment in main streets across PA

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Mike Hanna, Jr. joined Senator Judy Schwank, Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Wyomissing Mayor Fred Levering,...
Health

Reading Hospital opens Fourth Full-Service Pharmacy Location

Reading Hospital opened its fourth full-service pharmacy location, making it quick and easy to have prescriptions filled, as most insurance plans are accepted. “With the...
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