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County of Berks awarded $20,000 Semiquin grant

The County of Berks was awarded a $20,000 grant from America250PA’s second Semiquincentennial Grant Round that will help the County and the Reading Symphony...
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Kutztown University SBDC and Penn State Berks LaunchBox partner to offer free Spanish-Language Workshop Series for Entrepreneurs

The Berks LaunchBox, a Penn State innovation hub, and the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering to present a new Spanish-language...
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Reading’s Holiday Parade returns November 22 with theme ‘The Gift of Giving Continues’

The City of Reading will once again usher in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Parade, scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025. This year’s...
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1000s in Berks County face food aid loss under new SNAP rules. Here’s what you need to know.

This story was produced by the Berks County Bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily...
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Berks County Community Foundation launches new series of articles addressing recent government cuts and impacts on Berks County

The Community Foundation has engaged local freelance reporter, Susan Shelly McGovern, to write a series of articles that elevate the voices of Berks nonprofit...
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Business in need of frequent cleaning and removal of cat, smelled like litter box: Restaurant Inspections, October 14, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County....
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Douglas Carter Beane returns to Reading as Genesius Theatre’s Artistic Director

Genesius Theatre has announced that acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, and director Douglas Carter Beane will serve as Artistic Director for the coming year, marking a...
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Helping Harvest celebrates community & hope in Berks County

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank Thursday held its 3rd annual Celebration of Community and Hope in Berks County at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel...
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East Penn Manufacturing powers new “Energy in a Box” Exhibit at Reading Science Center

The Reading Science Center will be bursting with energy on October 18th as the organization will unveil its newest exhibit, “Energy in a Box,”...
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French Creek State Park to debut new glamping sites in 2026

Visitors to French Creek State Park will soon have a new way to enjoy the outdoors with comfort and convenience. The Pennsylvania Department of...
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