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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,...
Farm & Garden

A return to his roots: Dave Kline’s lifelong connection to the garden

As the growing season concludes, most of us are contemplating a trip to the market or grocery store to gather our fixins for the...
Arts & Culture

Danielle Hathaway: Finding purpose through music, art, and giving back

Danielle Hathaway was born in Philadelphia along with her twin sister Dana. At age six, her mother passed away, the twins were raised by...
Neighbors

Tillman Sims: Guiding youth through teaching, learning, and community

Tillman Sims co-founded the organization TLC Fore Reading PA with Lenny Pan and Chama Carwll ten years ago. TLC stands for Teaching, Learning and...
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History

World War II’s battle of Tarawa claimed Marines from Berks County

On November 20, 1943, a US force of approximately 35,000 troops from the 2nd Marine Division and the Army’s 27th Infantry Division began the...
Arts & Culture

Santo D. Marabella: A life rooted in creativity, service, and gratitude

Dr. Santo D. Marabella has been a resident of Reading, Pa. for most of his life. Born in Italy in 1960, and placed in...
Neighbors

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...
Neighbors

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...
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Healthcare

Cynthia Thomasset – Therapist and artist guiding others toward healing

Our life experiences are valuable assets which allow us to provide support and establish connections with other people. For local therapist, Cynthia Thomasset, establishing...
Athletics

Javier Garcia – Guiding youth on the field and in the classroom

Growing up in the community of Glenside in Reading, Javier Garcia developed an interest in sports which were offered through the Reading School District....
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