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Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading to host 2nd annual Walk for Compassion

The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Walk for Compassion on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Alvernia University, bringing together...
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Community meeting planned to discuss new public ice-skating rink in Reading

Update - 8/20/25: Due to inclement weather, the meeting has been moved to Tuesday, August 26th. Same time and same location. Original post: Reading residents...
Environment

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary awarded grant for native tree planting

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association in northern Berks County is among 37 organizations statewide to receive funding through The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s...
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Muhlenberg Township added to Berks County’s online real estate tax payment system

Berks County residents in Muhlenberg Township can now pay their outstanding annual and interim real estate tax bills online, the county announced this week. Treasurer...
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Crime

Stolen car recovered, multiple vehicle break-ins reported in South Heidelberg Township

Police are investigating a string of overnight crimes that began with the theft of a 2020 silver Mercedes-Benz early Thursday morning. According to the South...
Agriculture

El-Jon Farms in Oley Township named Pennsylvania Century Farm

A Berks County farm with more than a century of continuous family ownership has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a...
Restaurant Inspections

Kick plate of ice machine observed with pink and black organic matter: Restaurant Inspections, August 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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This Pa. city wants to end traffic crashes and fatalities in its downtown. A new grant could help.

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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Entertainment

Reading Theater Project Announces 2025/2026 Season: EMBRACING OUR HUMANITY

The Reading Theater Project is delighted to announce the next season of new and locally inspired theater, all centered around the theme of “Embracing...
Nonprofits

FirstEnergy Foundation donates $100,000 to United Way’s ‘Big Cheese’ event, doubling meals for families in need

The United Way of Berks County’s annual “Big Cheese” event received a major boost this year with a $100,000 grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation,...
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