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Reading Public Museum announces admission price changes effective July 1

The Reading Public Museum will introduce new admission rates starting July 1, 2025—its first price increase in more than a decade. Museum officials said the...
Crime

DA: No charges filed in fatal Reading stabbing; self-defense cited

A June 6 stabbing that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy has been ruled a justified act of self-defense, and no criminal charges...
Business

Encompass Health Reading names Robert Wiegand as CEO

Robert Wiegand has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Reading. The 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at...
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Reading Housing Authority opens grocery store in Oakbrook Homes to address food insecurity

Update - 6/18/25: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the grand opening of the grocery store in Oakbrook Homes, scheduled for Monday, June 23rd at 10am...
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Rainy weather doesn’t dampen community spirit at Kutztown’s ‘Breakfast with a Cop’

A steady rain couldn’t keep residents away from one of Kutztown’s most anticipated community events. Nearly 90 people turned out Monday morning for the...
Business

Fleetwood Bank officer completes Paul W. Barret Jr. Graduate School of Banking

Philip Courtney, Assistant Vice President, Compliance Manager and Loan Administration Manager of Fleetwood Bank, recently graduated from the Paul W. Barret Graduate School of...
Crime

State Police investigating shoplifting incident at CVS in Shoemakersville

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred at the CVS Pharmacy located at 1054 Shoemaker Avenue in Shoemakersville Borough, Berks County. According...
Education

Record-breaking scholarship ceremony held at The Highlands at Wyomissing

The Highlands at Wyomissing, a non-profit Life Care Community in Berks County, recently awarded $60,000 in scholarships to 20 student employees furthering their education....
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Berks County Public Libraries launches community survey for strategic planning

The Berks County Public Libraries System is seeking public input as it begins shaping its next strategic plan. Through October 31, 2025, residents across...
Traffic & Transit

PennDOT and BPC announce Route 143 overnight closures for I-78 Lenhartsville bridge beam installation

Update - 616/25: The contractor planned on setting beams for the new eastbound and westbound bridge spans over Route 143 on two separate occasions...
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