Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy is rebranding, expanding
This is a pivotal year for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy — a Berks County summer educational program for…
Reading Police Academy marks 50 years of training officers
The Reading Police Academy is marking 50 years since being commissioned by Pennsylvania through the Municipal Police Officers’…
Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy is rebranding, expanding
This is a pivotal year for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy — a Berks County summer educational program for…
Philadelphia man arrested in 4 Dunkin’ burglaries in Berks
A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged with breaking into multiple Dunkin’ locations in Berks County with…
City golf cart ordinance passes on second reading
The Plymouth Common Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance requiring golf carts using city streets…
Central Berks Regional Police chief retires after 41 years of service
Nearly 41 years ago, Ray Serafin began his career as a part-time police officer for the Lower Alsace…
Great American Cleanup, Earth Day and Adopt-a-Block
Snow still blankets the city, but Reading’s Clean City team said it’s not too early to start planning…
Rezoning of Route 10 plot headed to Berks court for new trial
A legal challenge to a rezoning that allows warehouses on a property along Route 10 and Freemansville Road…
Berks school districts see funding increases in governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal
Make it four for four for Gov. Josh Shapiro. In each of the Democrat’s first three years in…
Berks school districts see funding increases in governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal
Make it four for four for Gov. Josh Shapiro. In each of the Democrat’s first three years in…
Reading Area Community College receives $3.6 million from state
Reading Area Community College was awarded $3.6 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help fund capital…
Everything you need to know about ICE’s plan to open a detention center in area
This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. UPPER…