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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....

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...

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...

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...

Reading awarded $250K grant for Dana site redevelopment

The City of Reading has been awarded a $250,000 state grant to begin planning the redevelopment of the former Dana Corporation property, a 50-acre...

Keeping kids safe: Building digital awareness and emotional resilience in a hyperconnected world

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU), in partnership with event sponsor Penn State PRO Wellness, hosted the 2025 Keeping Kids Safe Symposium on Wednesday,...

$17 million awarded to expand affordable senior housing in Reading

A former industrial building in downtown Reading will soon be transformed into affordable housing for older adults, thanks to a $17 million award in...
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Four Berks County farms preserved under state farmland program

The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board has approved funding to preserve four farms in Berks County, ensuring that more than 240 acres of prime...

The City of Reading announces it will reuse autumn leaves for the environment, will begin collecting them on October 13

This story, written by Luisa Corporan Lara for Barrio Alegría, is part of a series designed to empower the community to take action in...
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