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FirstEnergy uses helicopters and infrared technology to inspect power lines across Pennsylvania

FirstEnergy Corp. is conducting high-tech aerial inspections of high-voltage power lines across Pennsylvania, including areas that serve Berks County, in an effort to prevent...
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YVC partners with Wilson High School to train 300 students in life-saving QPR suicide prevention program

Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Reading, a program of VOiCEup Berks, in partnership with Wilson High School, is proud to announce the successful training...
Agriculture

GBDF helps secure PIDA loan for local farm in Shoemakersville

The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), has announced that it has helped secure a $400,000...
Restaurant Inspections

Exit door near walk-ins doesn’t protect against entry of pests: Restaurant Inspections, May 8, 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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Crime

State Police arrest man after moped pursuit on Skyline Drive

A 31-year-old man from Reading was arrested Wednesday evening following a vehicle and foot pursuit that began on Skyline Drive and ended in the...
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385 pounds of medications collected at Berks County Drug Take Back Event

More than 380 pounds of unused and expired medications were collected during the 2025 Prescription Drug Take Back Event held Saturday, May 3 at...
Business

Berks County Industrial Park receives over $2.8M in state funding for infrastructure development

The Southern Berks Industrial Park in New Morgan Borough is set to benefit from a significant state investment aimed at enhancing its infrastructure and...
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Alarm Tech launches free smoke detector initiative for Robeson Township residents

Alarm Tech, a family-owned life safety company based in Reading, has announced the launch of the Safe Homes, Safe Families initiative— a community effort...
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Law Foundation of Berks County accepting grant applications for 2025

The Law Foundation of Berks County has opened its grant application process for the 2025 funding cycle, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for support...
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County and BCIU promote “Berks County Goes Green” for Mental Health Awareness Month

The County of Berks has announced a partnership with the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) and the Berks County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities (MH/DD) Department...
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