State Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks, today announced the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed his legislation to give Pennsylvania drivers the option to carry a digital vehicle registration card on their smartphone or device.Guzman said this legislation would bring Pennsylvania into the 21st Ce
Tower Health Medical Group’s Street Medicine team celebrated a decade of service on April 23, honoring the dedicated volunteers who have helped bring vital healthcare directly to some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.The Street Medicine program relies on a passionate network of Tower Hea
Berks Sinfonietta brought a night of dramatic contrasts and expressive depth to Atonement Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 25, as the homegrown chamber orchestra presented its “Sturm und Drang” program.The performance, led by Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell, focused on a style of 18th-cen
Two Berks County volunteers were among those honored by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission during its 2025 Volunteers of the Year awards ceremony, recognizing individuals who contribute to preserving the Commonwealth’s history.The ceremony was held April 25 at Cornwall Iron Furnace in L
LightHouse Women & Children’s Center is celebrating the overwhelming success of its 4th Annual Welcome Home Party, held at Redner’s Event Center. The sold-out event welcomed more than 300 guests and generated an outpouring of community support, making it the organization’s most impactful fundraiser
Student Chief Executives from the Berks Career and Technology Center’s (BCTC) afternoon Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BME) program recently had the exciting opportunity to pitch their company idea to Robert Herjavec during the 20th Anniversary of the Schmidt Training and Technology Cente
State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, today announced $1 million in grant funding has been awarded to the Reading Area Community College through the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support expansion of dual-enrollment and workforce development programs that provide students with early access to
Kutztown University presented the 2026 Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Awards to eight accomplished students Friday, April 24. Students who received awards were nominated by staff and faculty members for meeting one or more of the seven areas of achievement: successfully completed research pr
PennDOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Berks County in the upcoming week, with a mix of long-term construction, lane closures, and maintenance operations expected to impact several major roadways.In Berks County, long-term construction continues on Interstate 176 northbound and sou
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) celebrated the dedication of a new playground at its Learning Center at Melrose Plaza during a ceremony recognizing the generosity and community partnership of Fleetwood Bank.Made possible through a $5,000 sponsorship from Fleetw
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 Christine Kreisher, 55, executive director of the Emerging Entrepreneurs Leadership Acad
Throughout 2025, Berks LaunchBox continued accelerating startup growth in the Berks County community. In the last year, Berks LaunchBox assisted 277 entrepreneurs — 58% of whom are female founders and 38% of whom are people of color — taught new skills to 713 community members in its Makerspace, off
The South Heidelberg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a white SUV involved in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in Robesonia Borough.According to police, the crash occurred on April 16 at approximately 2 p.m. at the intersection of Bernville Road and
A 13-year-old boy was injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in the city, according to the Reading Police Department.The incident occurred around 8:17 a.m. on April 24 at the intersection of North Front and Windsor streets. Police said patrol officers and Readi
A Berks County Boy Scout was recognized for designing and building a new accessible fishing pier at Blue Marsh Lake, a project officials say will benefit the community for years to come.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in April at the lake’s Stilling Basin, honoring Ga
A months-long investigation into illegal firearm trafficking in Berks County has resulted in multiple arrests and charges, with authorities alleging a network of “straw purchasing” that supplied guns to individuals prohibited from possessing them.The investigation, led by the Berks County District A
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding of up to $15,000 for projects that advance conservation, outdoor recreation, community revitalization, and nature-based tourism across the Schuylkill Highlands region. The application dea
A recent federal initiative focused on artificial intelligence (AI) gave Penn State Berks faculty the chance to partner with students and teachers from the wider community. The Presidential AI Challenge seeks to inspire young people and educators to create AI-based innovative solutions to community
Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students — including many in Berks County — are gaining a head start on college through expanded dual-credit programs supported by new state funding.The Shapiro Administration announced $7 million in grants to 10 higher education institutions, bringing total inve
Bern Township police conducted a targeted traffic enforcement detail along Route 183 earlier this month, resulting in dozens of citations and warnings as part of an effort to address ongoing safety concerns.According to the Bern Township Police Department, the enforcement took place during the week
Berks County officials and members of the America250PA Berks committee gathered Thursday at the County Services Center to raise the official America250PA Berks flag, marking the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.The ceremony, held at 12:45 p.m., included county staff, committee membe
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 Pennsylvania Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Judy Schwank directing a comprehensive review of the state’s Municipalities Planning Code.Senate Resolution 211, passed Tuesday by a 46-2 vote, tasks the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee with studying how the code is functioning
As warmer weather approaches and “kitten season” begins, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) and No Nonsense Neutering (NNN) are working alongside local municipalities in 2026 to expand access to Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) services for community cats. This collaborative effort ai
