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United Way Berks awards $50K in effort to help kids avoid summer learning loss

United Way of Berks County’s Ready.Set.READ! initiative helps improve early grade reading proficiency. To support this work, the organization announced 13 Summer Learning Grants...
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4th Annual Berks Street Art Festival to be held Saturday in Reading

The 4th Annual Berks Street Art Festival, "Kindness & Creativity," presented by The Camel Project, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10...
Education

Reading Senior High named Green Ribbon School in recognition of environmental sustainability efforts

The Shapiro Administration today congratulated Rowan Elementary School, Green Woods Charter School, and Reading Senior High School on being named Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS)...
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Reading celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting and time capsule dedication

City leaders and residents gathered in Reading’s City Park Friday morning in observance of Arbor Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the importance of...
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Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania assembles advisory board for Berks County

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CIS of Eastern PA) announced the formation of its Berks Advisory Board, which has been assembled to spread...
Nonprofits

YMCA reinvests in members and community with new leaders, fitness equipment and renovations

Under the leadership of President & CEO Phillip Borup, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County has made significant investments to create better experiences...
Education

Kinesiology major creates community, makes impact through campus involvement

Samantha Hagenbush has built quite the resume during her time at Penn State Berks. She’s been a mental health advocate, a three-sport student-athlete, and...
Business

Boyertown candy store expanding to add new ice cream parlor with vintage soda fountain

Boyertown's favorite candy store is expanding! After years of delighting customers with their vast candy selection, Rachael and Gene Kehler, owners of The Peppermint...
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Crime

State Police investigating attempted burglary in Centre Township, seek help identifying suspects

Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg are investigating an attempted burglary incident that occurred in the 111 Garfield Road in Centre Township on April 21, 2024...
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PCCD highlights Berks County collaboration to support victims and survivors of crime

In honor of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) visited the Berks County Courthouse today to highlight the...
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