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Municipal Investment Fund awards City of Reading, Green Building Alliance $250K planning grant to support Reading revitalization initiative

The City of Reading and Green Building Alliance (GBA) have been selected to receive a $250,000 in funding from the Municipal Investment Fund (MIF)...
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Kristin Gehris named School & Community Engagement Director at Yocum Institute for Arts Education

The Yocum Institute for Arts Education has announced the appointment of Kristin Gehris as its new School & Community Engagement Director. Gehris brings more than...
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ReadingFilmFEST 2025 brings global stories and local talent to Berks County, Oct. 9–12

The ReadingFilm Office has announced the 11th Annual ReadingFilmFEST, returning October 9–12, 2025, for four days of independent cinema, filmmaker conversations, educational programs, and...
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Reading City Hall to host photography reception & exhibition celebrating the beauty of Reading

The City of Reading invites the community to a special evening celebrating the city’s vibrant spirit and striking landscapes through the lens of local...
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Education

KU professor continues innovation with continuation patent for work in physics

Kutztown University's Dr. Kunal Das, professor of physics, earned a historic patent in 2022 for his invention of a new method for precision detection...
Environment

Reading to host October 14 session on energy efficiency upgrades

The Green Building Alliance (GBA), in partnership with Schneider Electric and the City of Reading Public Works Department, will host a free public session...
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Little Caesars Love Kitchen brings free pizza to Hope Rescue Mission

Hope Rescue Mission was excited to welcome the Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a traveling pizzeria on wheels, to its campus Monday. The Love Kitchen...
Crime

Riot at Abraxas Academy leads to injuries and property damage, police say

Caernarvon Township Police are investigating a riot at Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention facility in New Morgan Borough, that left multiple guards and officers...
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A pivotal moment for free and independent journalism in PA

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in...
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Philanthropy fuels bright future for Penn State Berks Athletics

As Penn State Berks Athletics continues to grow, Jeff and Sue Berkel and their family recently made immediate and estate commitments totaling $100,000, representing...
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