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The Reading Science Center announces new Director of Educational Programming

The Reading Science Center is excited to welcome Egon Cools as its new Director of Educational Programming. Before joining the Reading Science Center, Cools...
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New study shows schools in Berks County could reduce climate pollution by nearly 9,800 tons, save nearly $12 million by ‘going solar’

Students, parents and teachers headed back to school, often in energy-inefficient buildings, across Pennsylvania this week. In response, the statewide nonprofit group PennEnvironment Research...
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The Pigeon Comes to Reading! A Mo Willems exhibit Makes debut at the Reading Public Museum

The Pigeon Comes to Reading! A Mo Willems Exhibit makes its debut on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Reading Public Museum in Reading,...
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Wyomissing Police arrest one suspect in August shooting, continue search for second

Update - 9/12/25: Both suspects in the August 12, 2025, shooting near The Works are now in custody. Ethan Z. Arce surrendered on September...
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Red Cross assisting residents displaced by Reading fire

The American Red Cross is providing support to dozens of residents after a multi-apartment building fire broke out Wednesday morning along North Fifth Street...
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Berks Weekly launches new Print Edition for subscribers

Berks Weekly is expanding how readers can stay connected with local stories by launching a new monthly Print Edition, a collectible digest that brings...
Education

Heather Klotz named 2025 Kutztown University Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Heather Klotz, budget manager, Business Office, on being named the 2025 Kutztown University Employee of the Year. Klotz was named the Employee of...
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Mosquito Control Spraying Scheduled in Reading September 3

Reading residents are advised that the Berks County West Nile Virus Program will conduct a truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in the...
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West Reading Police launch new CrimeWatch Labs program to enhance transparency and community safety

The West Reading Police Department has introduced CrimeWatch Labs, a new initiative aimed at improving transparency, providing residents with real-time crime data, and fostering...
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Berks County Commissioners call for state to end budget delays

The Berks County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution urging the Governor and the Pennsylvania Legislature to fulfill their responsibility to taxpayers by...
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