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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...
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...
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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...
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,...
First Responders

On a mission to end child trafficking, Detective Kevin Quinter leads with heart

When Detective Sergeant Kevin Quinter entered into a career in law enforcement with the Wyomissing Police Department in 2008 he was a husband and...
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In the Classroom

Dr. Solomon Lausch: Returning to the classroom to inspire young minds

The mark of a devoted educator often lies in one’s personal mission to promote a love of learning wherever it takes them throughout their...
Hometown Focus

A pressing piece of Pagoda history finds a new home at City Hall

While the lights atop Mount Penn have dimmed for the time being, one of the Reading Pagoda’s most charming souvenirs continues to shine—now from...
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