Hope Rescue Mission will hold its annual Gala on Saturday, September 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.The event will bring together community leaders, partners, and supporters to celebrate life transformation stories and raise funds for the Mission’s programs. Proceeds will su
The Reading Public Museum is pleased to announce that for the first time in its history, it will play host to the prestigious 112th Annual Exhibition of the Allied Artists of America. Founded in 1914 in New York City, Allied Artists of America is one of the oldest artists’ organizations in the natio
Three local leaders will be recognized at Reading Hospital’s Champions of Care Dinner for their tremendous work in supporting the hospital, as well as the health and wellbeing of the Berks County community. Honorees include:P. Sue Perrotty, a community advocate and retired banking professional, will
30-year-old Shawn T. Smick of Philadelphia, PA has been charged with alleged possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material, the Berks County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday morning.In April of 2025, an investigation was initiated after the Berks County Detective’s Office r
Brinton Lodge, a storied landmark on eastern Berks County’s landscape for more than three centuries, is calling thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts to step inside its shadowed corridors. This autumn, the lodge returns with its highly anticipated guided ghost tours, offering visitors an immersive
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will bring its annual Be Wise conference to Reading this October, offering local human service professionals and community advocates an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and share resources aimed at supporting vulnerable households.The Berks County B
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning Berks County consumers to immediately discard raw milk from Sunshine Dairy after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.The milk, sold under the Sunshine Dairy brand between August 5 and August 15, 2025, was distributed
The City of Reading celebrated the achievements of 53 local students Monday afternoon during the 2025 Mayor’s Summer Youth Program graduation ceremony at Centro Hispano’s Casa De La Amistad Event Center.The eight-week program, now in its fourth year, offered participants 20 hours of weekly technical
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF) an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), has announced that it has secured a $180,000 Pennsylvania Catalyst loan for Travis and Emily LaFaver. GBDF, Berks County’s only Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), facilitated the l
CASA of Berks County is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of advocating for children in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect.Since opening in 2015, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Berks has worked to ensure children navigating the foster care syste
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles will host its 59th Annual Duryea Day on Saturday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boyertown Community Park, 419 South Madison Street.The event, held in partnership with the Pottstown Region A.A.C.A., is a long-standing tradition that showcases antique an
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For four decades, Pennsylvania State Police Troop L’s Camp Cadet program has been offering local youth a unique summer experience that blends discipline, teamwork, and law enforcement education. This year’s camp — marking the 40th anniversary since Troop L launched its first program in 1985 — hosted
Back-to-School season is the perfect time for a health and wellness reset.Join the Reading Hospital’s Community Wellness Department for “Fuel Up for Fall Community Recharge,” a free health and wellness fair on Wednesday, August 27 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Olivet Boys & Girls Club, 1161 Pershi
The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Walk for Compassion on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Alvernia University, bringing together more than 100 community members for a morning dedicated to kindness, service, and local youth leadership.The event is part of a nationwide weekend of act
Reading residents will soon have a chance to learn more about plans for the city’s new public ice-skating rink. Mayor Eddie Morán and city officials will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m. in City Park, on the Walnut Street side near Locust Street.The meeting will provide an oppo
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association in northern Berks County is among 37 organizations statewide to receive funding through The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s 2025 Healing the Planet grant program.The sanctuary will use its share of the $119,022 in total grant funding to support nat
Berks County residents in Muhlenberg Township can now pay their outstanding annual and interim real estate tax bills online, the county announced this week.Treasurer Mitchell R. Darcourt said Muhlenberg (District 66) joins the City of Reading (Districts 01–19), Amity Township (District 24), Exeter T
Police are investigating a string of overnight crimes that began with the theft of a 2020 silver Mercedes-Benz early Thursday morning.According to the South Heidelberg Police Department, the vehicle was stolen from the Carriage Drive area during the early morning hours of Aug. 14. It was recovered u
A Berks County farm with more than a century of continuous family ownership has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a Century Farm.El-Jon Farms in Oley Township was among seven farms statewide honored during a ceremony at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. Agriculture Secret
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
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 — In June, Reading City Council members were asked to sign a pledge commi
The Reading Theater Project is delighted to announce the next season of new and locally inspired theater, all centered around the theme of “Embracing Our Humanity.”Performing artists can audition to work with the company this year on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 3pm, at Holy Cross UMC (329 N. 5th Stre
The United Way of Berks County’s annual “Big Cheese” event received a major boost this year with a $100,000 grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation, helping to provide 500,000 meals to local children and families facing food insecurity — twice as many as last year.The donation coincided with United Wa
