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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

Thursday: 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.

2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show theme unveiled at Berks County farm

A Berks County farm with more than five decades of agricultural history served as the backdrop Wednesday for the unveiling of the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show theme.Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced “Leading A Legacy” during an event at Winterside Farm in Lenhartsville, whe

Advocates say police inaction is keeping some Reading crime victims from accessing immigration protections

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.READING — A coalition of immigrant advocates and legal aid orgs wants the City of

South Heidelberg police issue 19 citations during September traffic enforcement initiative

The South Heidelberg Township Police Department conducted more than 40 traffic stops and issued 19 citations during a monthlong traffic enforcement initiative in September.According to the department, officers spent more than 45 hours conducting stationary and roving enforcement aimed at aggressive

Reading leaders take economic development message to State Capitol

Reading officials, state lawmakers and business leaders gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Tuesday to highlight ongoing investment in the city and make the case for continued state support of Reading’s redevelopment efforts.Mayor Eddie Morán led the event in the Capitol Rotunda

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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