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Pothole patching, drainage work: PennDOT upcoming roadwork August 25, 2025

Drivers in Berks County should expect lane restrictions, closures, and delays next week as PennDOT maintenance crews carry out several road projects across the...
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Oley Valley Community Education Foundation Awards Over $135,000 in Education Grants for 2025–2026

As the 2025–2026 school year begins, the Oley Valley Community Education Foundation (OVCEF) has announced that more than $135,000 in Education Grants have been...
Entertainment

The Miller Center for the Arts announces an exciting fall season and a glimpse into spring

The Miller Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 season, presented by Herbein CPAs + Advisors. Featuring a slate...
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BCIU Honors Jim Boscov with 2025 Outstanding Community Partner Award

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) has announced Mr. Jim Boscov, Chairman and CEO of Boscov’s Department Store, LLC, and Chairman of Our City...
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Education

Penn State Berks kicks off first Biology Ahead summer bridge program

This summer, Penn State Berks held its inaugural Biology Ahead summer bridge program for incoming students interested in majoring in biology or a related...
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Berks police step up DUI enforcement ahead of Labor Day weekend

Police across Berks County are joining the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to crack down on impaired driving in the days...
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Council on Chemical Abuse Awards $889,405 in Opioid Settlement Funds to Berks County Services

The Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) recently approved contract allocations totaling $889,405 to various programs and services in Berks County aimed at helping in...
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Wyomissing begins search for new fire chief

The Borough of Wyomissing has opened the hiring process for its next fire chief, a leadership role overseeing the Wyomissing Fire Department. The new chief...
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Crime

Two teens charged as adults in Wyomissing shooting; police seek public’s help

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...
Crime

Cumru Township man arrested in major fentanyl investigation

A 31-year-old Cumru Township man was arrested Thursday morning after investigators seized two kilograms of fentanyl during a joint drug investigation, according to the...
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