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Berks County South Campus to close Monday for electrical work

Thursday: The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, while Met-Ed completes a scheduled electrical utility project. The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, while Met-Ed completes a scheduled electrical utility project.

Reading Police offer free steering wheel locks while supplies last

7 days ago: Reading Police are offering a limited supply of free steering wheel locks to community members on a first-come, first-served basis. Reading Police are offering a limited supply of free steering wheel locks to community members on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nearly $700,000 in state grants awarded for conservation projects across Berks County

Five conservation and recreation projects in Berks County will receive nearly $700,000 in state grant funding to support trail improvements, park development, stream restoration and urban forestry initiatives.State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, announced Wednesday, October 7, that the funding was awa

Reading Theater Project invites local writers to explore the spooky and strange during four-day workshop

The Reading Theater Project will invite local writers and performers to explore the spooky, strange, and macabre during The Terror Project 2026, a four-day series of playwriting workshops and performances scheduled for October 15-18 in Reading.The event, which marks the second installment of the the

Lennar breaks ground on 441 new homes at Broadcast District in Wyomissing

Construction is underway on a new residential community in Wyomissing that will bring 441 townhomes and single-family homes to the planned Broadcast District mixed-use development.Lennar announced Thursday, October 8, that it has broken ground on the residential portion of the project, which will co

Berks County reminds voters of restrictions on law enforcement at polling places

With Election Day approaching, Berks County officials are reminding voters that state and federal laws place restrictions on the presence of law enforcement officers at polling locations.In a statement issued Monday, October 5, the County of Berks outlined the legal limitations governing police offi

Lars Potteiger finds his rhythm back home in Reading

Pianist, organist, and jazz musician, Lars Potteiger, was born and raised in the Reading area. The earliest roots of his musical journey began in childhood. “My earliest memory of becoming interested in music is as a young child. My family was pretty musical; my father was a trombone player, and my

Theron Cook brings art, community and purpose together in Reading

Growing up as the youngest of five children on North 9th Street in Reading, Theron Cook began to develop the skills which led to becoming a widely recognized artist in the region. He attended 10th and Green Elementary, Northeast Jr High, and graduated from Reading High School in 2003. Through these

Jakob Shrem carries lessons from Antietam into college life at Penn State

As summer closes, and school now underway, Antietam High School Class of 2026 graduate, Jakob Shrem, steps out on his new journey as college freshman at Penn State University in University Park, PA. Saying good-bye to his high school was filled with bittersweet memories of rich experiences which pre

Madison Woytovich turns a childhood challenge into confidence and purpose

The inspirational journey of a young woman diagnosed with Alopecia at the age of 5 is truly a remarkable story of determination and resilience. Born the second oldest of four daughters to Jeffery and Betsy Woytovich in West Reading, Madison’s diagnosis came just as she was entering kindergarten at S

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