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Garrett Hyneman: Paving the way for youth engagement with the environment

Garrett Hyneman is a 2025 Governor Mifflin graduate who is heading to Lehigh University this fall. “I will major in mechanical engineering, environment and...
Arts & Culture

Wanda Holdren: serving as a role model while raising the bar for aspiring young dancers

At the age of 4 years old, Puerto Rican born dancer, Wanda Holdren began a journey that was a dream her grandmother had for...
In the Classroom

Ramón Márquez: From Reading youth to Wilson School District leader making the most of every opportunity

More than just the writer of this story, I’ve had the opportunity to watch this young man throughout his life and witness his enthusiasm,...
Public Service

Steven Newsham: Serving Berks County riders with dedication on and off the bus

For more than a decade, Steven Newsham has been a familiar face to riders of the Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA). As both...
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Neighbors

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...
Neighbors

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...
Entrepreneurs

From dangerous heights to careful precision: Josh Spudeno reflects on life in the tree service business

For more than two decades, Josh Spudeno, owner of Green Spider Tree Service, has made a living doing work most people wouldn’t dream of...
Neighbors

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...
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In the Classroom

Leslie Esterly: Placing children with multiple disabilities on a path to reaching their greatest potential

For the past 19 years, Leslie Esterly has been working with the youngest of students in the Reading School District challenged with multiple disabilities...
Neighbors

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,...
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