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Opportunity House to hold Fill-A-Truck donation event Saturday

Opportunity House is asking the community to support local families in need through its Fill-A-Truck donation event, on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 AM...
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“Ruck & Roll” brings together veterans, athletes with disabilities, and community members for a day of challenge and connection

The IM ABLE Foundation proudly marked the success of its inaugural Ruck & Roll event on Sunday, November 2, at Blue Marsh National Recreation...
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Reading & Northern Railroad unveils its first Semiquincentennial locomotive

Always looking to the future, the Reading & Northern Railroad has unveiled its first diesel locomotive featuring a patriotic design celebrating the upcoming 250th...
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Susan Rohn retires, Vicki Haller Graff steps in to lead Yocum Institute for Arts Education

The Yocum Institute for Arts Education has announced a significant transition in leadership. After more than two decades of service, the organization is celebrating...
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PA Department of Health alerts families to recall of ByHeart Infant Formula due to botulism investigation

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is alerting Pennsylvanians that there are 13 cases across 10 states of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole...
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Albright to add men’s ice hockey; Jeff German named head coach

Albright College Athletics will add men’s ice hockey as the newest NCAA Division III varsity sport, increasing the number of Albright Lion programs to...
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Scouting for Food Drive brings in 55,500 lbs. of food for Helping Harvest and neighbors in need

Saturday, one of the largest food drives in the country - Scouting America's Scouting for Food - gathered 55,500 lbs. of food for area...
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City of Reading set to kick off holiday season with annual tree lighting ceremony

The City of Reading will officially welcome the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6 p.m....
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Opportunity House launches S.T.E.P. Program to help families transition from homelessness to stability

Opportunity House has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing family homelessness in Berks County. The program, called STEP--Supporting Transitions through Empowerment and Progression,...
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PA Lottery awards online prize of more than $154,100 to player in Berks County

The Pennsylvania Lottery recently awarded an online prize worth $154,141.71 on the ELF eInstant game, to a player from Berks County. The ELF eInstant game...
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