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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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Pastor Bruce Osterhout – Decades in urban ministry inspire generations of local families

In 1986, when Pastor Bruce Osterhout accepted his first call as a youth minister at Christ Lutheran Church in Roanoke, Virginia, he brought with...

At Centro Hispano, Pastor Jeannie turns compassion into community impact

Virgen Rubero has spent a great portion of her adult life caring for others. First, as a mother of four children, and later, starting...

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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Building Berks: Gavin Milligan’s mission to shape a stronger community

At just 21 years old, Gavin Milligan is already a familiar face across Berks County. Whether it’s through his role as business development manager...

Bringing the past to life: Alexa Freyman’s mission to preserve Berks County history

For Alexa Freyman, history isn’t just a collection of old photographs and forgotten stories—it’s a living, breathing connection to the community she calls home....
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