The gardening season is underway in Berks County, and local residents once again have access to free gardening advice through the Berks County Master Gardener hotline.The hotline, operated by Penn State Extension Master Gardener volunteers, is now open and will remain available through the end of Se
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank has announced the release of its Long-Range Strategic Plan 2026-2030, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide the food bank’s growth, impact and sustainability through the end of the decade. The plan, developed over a series of strategic planning sessions with the H
Weis Markets expanded its annual Paws for Pets campaign this week with a donation of pet food to Animal Rescue League of Berks County during an event held Tuesday, May 19, at the company’s Reading store.As part of the campaign, Weis Markets donated eight cases of Weis Quality pet food to the local s
On May 20, 2026, Berks County Community Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Reading. The luncheon gathers scholarship recipients, scholarship fundholders and donors, award judges and reviewers, as well as local high school, college, and universit
The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) proudly announces that Dr. Michelle Reichard-Huff, Director of the Office of Early Childhood and Student Services, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU) Ambassador Award. Dr. Reichard-Huff was fo
This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County essentials. Sign up here.This week’s Community Spotlight honoree is Johnethia Archie, 52, a professional who balances a busy career with a variety of commun
Reading Hospital’s Berks Trail Challenge, an initiative that encourages residents to stay active and explore the region’s trail system, returned this month and will continue through October.Organized by the hospital’s Community Wellness Department, the Berks Trail Challenge is a free, community-base
Police departments across Berks County will conduct seat belt enforcement and impaired driving patrols throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend as part of Pennsylvania’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign.According to a release from the North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program, officers will car
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t
The Foundation for The Reading Public Museum has announced a new membership program for non-profit organizations that provide day-long and residential care services.Cost of admission has historically been a barrier between access to The Reading Public Museum and non-profit community support organiz
A 38-year-old Reading man died following a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon on Route 183 in Penn Township, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police.Emergency calls were received by the Berks County 911 Center at approximately 1:47 p.m. on May 17 reporting that a
The Shartlesville Community Fire Company #1 has placed a new Electric Vehicle Discharge Line (EVDL) into service to enhance the department’s ability to manage emergencies involving electric and hybrid vehicles.As EV traffic continues to increase along Interstate 78 and throughout the region, fire de
City of Reading officials joined leaders from EthoSource and Wyatt Seating on Wednesday to announce a $6.5 million redevelopment project that will transform a long-vacant industrial property along Kutztown Road into a manufacturing, operations, and office facility.The project will redevelop a 109,00
More than 150 community members gathered at Christ Church Reading on May 9 to celebrate the church’s 200th anniversary with the exhumation of a time capsule sealed inside the church’s brownstone steeple cornerstone in 1863.The capsule, which had remained hidden for 163 years, was carefully removed b
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) is proud to partner with Berks Community Health Center to host a low-cost mobile vaccine and microchip clinic for owned pets in the community.The clinic will take place on Thursday, May 21, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Oakbrook location, 1040 Liggett
The City of Reading has launched the City of Reading Downtown Housing Development Grant Program (COR-DHD), a pilot grant program designed to support workforce housing development in downtown Reading.The program will provide competitive grants to help eliminate cost-prohibitive barriers to converting
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Feeding Pennsylvania marked the 10th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) on Monday, highlighting the program’s impact on reducing food insecurity while supporting local farmers across the commonwealth.The celebration was h
Two parents have been charged in connection with the death of their newborn son following an investigation into suspected child abuse at Tower Health Reading Hospital, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office and West Reading Police Department.Authorities identified the infant as Bab
Leer en español This is the third installment in a series about Pennsylvanians in recovery from substance use disorder and how stigma affected their recovery. The series is a collaboration between Public Good News, Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra, and Life Unites Us. If you’d like to share
Titus Development Company announced a new agreement aimed at transforming the former Titus Station power plant site in Berks County into a large-scale artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure campus.According to the company, Titus Development has entered into a strategic agreement with Go E
The South Heidelberg Police Department announced the results of a series of high-visibility traffic enforcement initiatives conducted between March 18 and May 11 across several municipalities in western Berks County.According to police, the enforcement efforts focused on improving roadway safety and
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County (BCSS) has announced that Karin Allmendinger and Katia Botelho have joined the BCSS team. Karin has been named Development Associate, and Katia has been named Marketing & Communications Coordinator. The Board of Directors, staff members, and volunteers
D&S Elite Construction announced a leadership transition this week, naming Allen Butler as president while founder Joseph Delibertis transitions into the role of chief executive officer.The Douglassville-based general contracting firm said the change is effective immediately and is intended to supp
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Berks County and several surrounding areas through 8 p.m. Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous heat and humidity during what is expected to be one of the hottest stretches of the year so far.According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could
