Berks County farmers, students, and agricultural organizations were among those represented at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which ran January 10–17 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The event, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, brought together producers
Alvernia University has been awarded 120 laptops as part of the COVID-19 ARPA Digital Connectivity Technology Program, a $20 million statewide initiative administered by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to expand equitable access to digital resources. Laptops are available at no cost
Berks Community Health Center (BCHC) added four new providers in the second half of 2025. Each of these providers brings valuable experience and compassionate care to the BCHC team, and their positive impact is already being felt by the patients they serve.Emma Cooper, MSN, CPNP-PC, joined the pedi
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
PennDOT is advising motorists of multiple roadway projects scheduled across Berks County during the week of January 19 through January 23, with daytime lane restrictions expected at various locations.PennDOT maintenance crews will perform bridge repair work on U.S. Route 422 between Penn Street and
The Wyomissing Police Department released information this week regarding two separate incidents, a traffic stop that led to a foot pursuit and a reported burglary investigation.According to police, the first incident occurred during the early morning hours of January 13, at approximately 1:50 a.m.,
Get ready to design, build, and create in Reading Public Museum’s newest hand-on exhibition for the 2026 season with Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks, which will be on view in The Museum’s Second Floor Temporary Galleries from January 31 through May 17, 2026.Featuring scaled replicas of 20 icon
The Reading Police Department is releasing details regarding a large-scale drug seizure that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.According to the department, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers assigned to the Patrol Division were on patrol in the area of Cotton Street and South 15th Street when
Berks Sinfonietta has announced the return of its Berks County Scholarship Competition for 2026, offering local high school musicians the chance to earn scholarship support and perform with the orchestra.Now in its second year, the competition is open to Berks County students in grades 10 through 12
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the renewal of its animal control contracts with City of Reading, Upper Bern Township, and Wyomissing Borough for 2026.Through these contracts, the ARL will continue to provide vital animal control services that enhance public safety and ensur
Educators and reading specialists discussed how new requirements for reading instruction have benefited students and identified areas where further progress could be made during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave A
The Shapiro Administration has awarded more than $600,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants, including funding for two projects in Berks County aimed at expanding agricultural education and career pathways for local students.The grants, announced during the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, tota
South Heidelberg Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Robesonia Borough.According to the South Heidelberg Police Department, officers and EMS units responded at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Jan. 14 to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a ped
Reading Mayor Eddie Morán issued a public statement Wednesday addressing misinformation circulating on social media regarding alleged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city.According to the mayor, a video currently being shared online shows the Berks County Sheriff’s Office se
The Berks Sinfonietta opened its 2026 season over the weekend with a program that paired familiar Classical-era concertos with 20th-century works that remain far less frequently heard, offering audiences both grounding and discovery in a single afternoon.Presented at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyo
A Reading man was arrested Wednesday morning following a multi-agency drug investigation centered on illegal drug activity along the Penn Street corridor, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office and local police.Investigators with the Reading Police Department began investigating su
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 — Reading residents have the rare chance to weigh in this week about poss
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.A group of Berks County residents has spent thousands of dollars trying to get a
Black Canvas Poetry, in partnership with ThePoetSmiley, is set to kick off the new year with The Bless the Mic Mini Slam: Espresso Yourself Open Mic 2026 – Part 1, a high-energy spoken word showcase taking place on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Alvernia University’s Francis Ha
Tracy Pennycuick announced she is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate, reaffirming her commitment to service, and bipartisan leadership focused on delivering real results for families in Berks and Montgomery counties.Tracy, a U.S. Army combat veteran who served local families in
Entech Engineering, Inc. announced that Kirsten Deysher, the company’s director of strategic partnerships and business development, has been reappointed to the Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) for a new five-year term.The reappointment was made by the Berks County Board of Commi
Eric Weaknecht has announced he is seeking re-election to represent Pennsylvania’s 5th District.In his campaign announcement, Weaknecht said he is running for another term to continue what he described as a commitment to integrity, accountability, and public service. “Serving the people of this dist
A memorial vigil in Reading on Sunday afternoon brought hundreds of community members together in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent last week. The gathering later turned
PennDOT is advising motorists of multiple roadway projects scheduled across Berks County during the week of January 12 through January 16, with daytime lane restrictions expected at various locations.On PA Route 724, between U.S. Route 422 and U.S. Route 222, PennDOT maintenance forces will be perfo
