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Worst WWII Liberty ship disaster claimed four from Berks County

April 20th is the 79th anniversary of the worst US Liberty ship disaster of World War II, the sinking of the SS Paul Hamilton...
Neighbors

Alex Bernhard: Creating opportunities for young athletes

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, enjoyed by millions of people of all ages. For many young people, basketball...
First Responders

Reading Police K-9 Unit adds 2 new dogs to the squad

The Reading Police Department recently welcomed two new members to its K-9 Unit. Officer Raymond Acevedo with K-9 Blue and Officer Ross Heckler with...
First Responders

Western Berks paramedics settle into newly rebuilt station after 2021 fire

On February 18th, 2021, tragedy struck the Western Berks Ambulance station in West Lawn. An idle ambulance parked outside the station suddenly caught on...
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Neighbors

Resident Nigel Walker believes Centre Park is a great place to call home

Nigel Walker has been a resident of Centre Park for approximately 28 years. During her residency, she has been involved in preserving and saving...
Eat & Drink

Café Esperanza builds community with pay-what-you-can model

Cafe Esperanza is a pay-what-you-can café. These cafes are popping up in many locations all over the United States. The restaurant-style cafe is a...
History

Hurricane Agnes presentation set for 50th anniversary of its arrival in Berks

The impact of Hurricane Agnes on June 22, 1972, on Berks County will be commemorated at a program on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at...
Neighbors

Dan Hoch: Leading with empathy to create a positive work culture

The DoubleTree in Reading is the hotel chain’s highest rated hotel—for the second year in a row. Established in 2011, the award recognizes the...
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History

Historical markers in Reading re-dedicated to Spencer Fullerton Baird and William Strong

The Baird Ornithological Club, the Berks County Bar Association, and the City of Reading celebrated the reinstallation and dedication of state historical markers honoring...
History

Berks History Center Opens New Exhibit, Receives County Naturalization Records

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, the Berks History Center unveiled a new exhibit located within the museum’s Terrence E. Connor Auditorium. "The 'New to...
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