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Samantha Bremekamp: Building community through curiosity and storytelling

After living and working in education in New York City, Vienna, Austria, and New Jersey, Samantha Bremekamp arrived on the scene in Berks County,...

Judy Elllsworth’s love of books fuels the Berks Book Bonanza

A Berks County resident since 1980, Judy Elllsworth has lived in Wyomissing Hills, later moving to Green Valley Estates in Sinking Spring for the...

Adrian Jadic: From political asylum to community advocate in Wyomissing

Born and raised in Romania, Adrian Jadic found himself caught up in the violent civil unrest in 1989 living in a country wrought with...

Justin Bortz: A Berks County creative with a passion for fine jewelry and music

Justin Bortz was born in Reading, the youngest of ten children. His father, Wayne, son of Earl Bortz, well known for founding Bortz Chocolates,...
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Crystal Kowalski: Sharing music, advocacy, and compassion across Berks County

Crystal Kowalski was born in Philadelphia where her father’s family of violin makers from Italy immigrated to and settled decades earlier. She grew...

Michael Fitzgerald honors his daughter’s legacy through 21 years of Fitzy’s Run

As a native of southeastern Pennsylvania, a young Michael Fitzgerald took a student teaching position in the Wilson School District and stayed. He enjoyed...

Lauren Conrad: turning love and loss into a legacy of light

Plans for a beautiful October wedding for Lauren Ludwig and Kyle Conrad, were scheduled to take place on October 29th, 2011. Not only would...

Daniel Macrina finds healing and purpose in running to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

When Wyomissing High School sweethearts Daniel Macrina and his wife Vanessa were married, their dreams of having a family and building a life together...
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Shaped by Shillington: Michael Pinto’s childhood memories inspire community service

Lifetime resident Michael Pinto has fond memories growing up in the Shillington community. Riding his bike through the tree-lined streets, summertime at the pool,...

Full circle: Rick Perez’s journey from club kid to CEO of Olivet Boys & Girls Club

For Rick Perez, CEO of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County, the journey from wide-eyed club kid to community...
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