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Athletics

Bernie Nowartarski: From the NFL dream to coaching the next generation

From his earliest days playing football for Penn Alsace as a young boy, to the NFL, to serving as a coach for many aspiring...
Milestones

Wayne Shifflett marks 50 years of keeping magic alive in Reading

Reading native, Wayne Shifflett grew up in East Reading, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1969. He attended...
Arts & Culture

Esteban Ruiz turns a passion for music into a promising future

Esteban Ruiz is a testament to the value of music in our schools in Berks County. Born to Maria Velazquez and Jose Ruiz, his...
Arts & Culture

Elise Leid finds her voice through a lifelong love of music

Elise Leid grew up the only child of Jeffery and Stacey Leid, living a carefree life in the countryside of Morgantown, Pa. “We had...
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Neighbors

John Burford returns to Reading for reunion, reflects on Army career and hometown roots

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Burford has traveled around the world since leaving Reading in 1976, straight out of the gate following his...
In the Classroom

Julian Rios embraces leadership, service, and a bright future

It’s the season of celebrating the milestone of high school graduation for students around Berks County. The occasion represents the culmination of the work...
Arts & Culture

Dennis Marburger’s journey from Reading to professional acting

Growing up with a twin sister, and the youngest of seven children in the Marburger family, Dennis has fond memories of his home and...
First Responders

Meet Robert Leonard II, Reading’s new fire chief

Robert Leonard II arrived in Reading with decades of fire service experience, but he said it was the sense of community that immediately stood...
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First Responders

Chief Wayne Holben reflects on policing, leadership, and community trust

Born in Kempton, and growing up on the Lehigh County side, Wayne Holben had his sights set on a career as early elementary school....
Entrepreneurs

Jonathan Mashburn’s Lounge Around Games Co. creates space for play and connection

As a child living in Pensacola, Florida, Jonathan Mashburn had a passion for electronics. “I loved electronics. I would go to the used book...
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