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Reading announces city-wide Dumpster Day for residential clean-out on May 17

The City of Reading is organizing a community-wide clean-up effort with its upcoming “Dumpster Day” event, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. From 8:00...
Restaurant Inspections

Pest activity observed by cash register: Restaurant Inspections, May 15, 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....
Crime

Four businessmen and two companies charged in nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the unsealing today of a superseding indictment (“the indictment”) charging four businessmen and two companies with conspiracy and...
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City of Reading begins full demolition of 431 and 433 Penn Street

The City of Reading is moving forward with the full demolition of 431 and 433 Penn Street, addressing significant structural concerns that pose a...
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Shillington to host 97th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

The American Legion Reber-Moore Post 635 will continue a long-standing tradition this month with the 97th annual Shillington Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Scheduled...
Nonprofits

Bee-Inspiring Foundation awards micro-grant to Boyertown Area School District to support new pollinator habitats

Bee-Inspiring Foundation, a local nonprofit committed to pollinator education, announced a micro-grant to Boyertown Area School District. This grant, a testament to the Foundation's...
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Blue Marsh Lake included in nationwide push for water safety with free loaner life jackets

The Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation (The Corps Foundation) has announced that Progressive Insurance, the leading provider of boat insurance, is providing...
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Five Berks artists named finalists in statewide “Art of the State” exhibition

Five artists from Berks County have been named finalists in the 58th annual “Art of the State” exhibition, presented by The State Museum of...
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Education

Veit named Managing Director for Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research

Kutztown University has named Dr. Andrew Veit as the new managing director for the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research. After two years as...
Most Wanted

Berks County Sheriff’s Most Wanted: May 13, 2025

The Berks County Sheriff’s Department has updated its ‘Most Wanted’ list. Anyone with information on wanted individuals should contact the Berks County Sheriff's Office...
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