Berks Arts to cease operations after five and a half decades, extends appreciation to community for support | Reading Area
READING, Pa. – After 55 years in service, Berks Arts has made the difficult decision to cease operations,…
Mount Penn water authority, borough continue talks despite lawsuit
Despite an ongoing lawsuit, the Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority says negotiations with the borough over the future…
Drainage, shoulder widening, crack sealing: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 24, 2026
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct drainage, shoulder widening, crack sealing, and paving projects at seven locations across Berks…
Olivet Boys & Girls Club members create mural at Reading site
Olivet Boys & Girls Club and VOiCEup Berks have created a mural at the Clinton Street Club that…
17 of 18 Berks school districts raise tax rates
Almost every Berks County resident is seeing a school property tax increase this summer. Seventeen of the 18…
Pennsylvania cake shop recognized among best in US for 2026
Cupcakes are shown in this stock image. Ady Cakes in West Reading was recently named among the top…
Bulletin board: Historic site marks 50th anniversary with event
A 50th anniversary and Founders Day event is set for Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Cash, not credit, is barrier to buying home today [opinion] – Daily Local
By Daniel Sansary The barrier to a first home isn’t credit anymore. It’s cash. And the fix is…
Grand Haven City Council approves first reading of amendments to city ordinance concerning electric mobility devices
Amendments include the State of Michigan definitions for e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards, as well as clarification of where…
Albright College gets OK for tax-exempt bonds as it moves to restructure $42M in debt | Reading Area
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Annual basketball tournament brings fathers, kids together in Berks County | Berks Regional News
MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. — It was old school and new school Saturday in Berks County. The organization “The…
5-year passion project brings Reading Railroad history to life with LEGO bricks | Reading Area
HAMBURG, Pa. — This isn’t your average LEGO set. It’s one of 50 miniature trains here at the Reading…