Former Crowne Plaza removed from blighted property list as renovations continue | Reading Area
WYOMISSING, Pa. – The former Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wyomissing had plans back in September to begin upgrades…
No-kill shelter in Berks Co. recognized for 90% save rate achievement | Southern Berks County
BIRDSBORO, Pa. – A local animal shelter is being honored for its dedication to saving lives. The Animal…
Helping Harvest serves a record number this week, including to meet the need of rural populations | Berks Regional News
TOPTON, Pa.- Helping Harvest Fresh food bank says it will be serving a record number of people this…
Boil-water advisory issued for residents of Kenhorst, Reading’s 18th Ward
Thousands of residents of Kenhorst and Reading’s 18th Ward are being advised to boil water from their taps…
Alvernia launches program to train a new generation of finance industry leaders
Alvernia University has launched a new Banking and Financial Services Academy. The two-year, cohort-based professional program was designed…
Shoplifting suspect tackled in woods after fleeing Lowe’s in Muhlenberg Township
A Reading man with multiple shoplifting convictions was arrested after Muhlenberg Township police said he struggled with a…
Lamb of God Book 2026 North American Tour With Stacked Lineup
Lamb of God have just booked a headlining 2026 North American tour, bringing Kublai Khan TX, Fit For…
Berks County Conservation District receives $317,000 state grant
The Berks County Conservation District has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to make…
Discovery Federal Credit Union Supports Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County
From Discovery Federal Credit Union Pictured above, from left to right: Abby Showalter, Marketing and Community Impact Manager,…
2 Berks businesses unite to host gift card fundraiser
Two local businesses have united to support Berks County families in need this Thanksgiving. Gourmand Cafe and JPrutzman…
Water Main Break on Lancaster Avenue in Reading prompts boil water advisory for 18th Ward, Kenhorst
A water main break reported Monday evening has prompted a boil water advisory for parts of Reading’s 18th…
Lansing Lit encourages reading in a book-burning climate
By BILL CASTANIER A recent federal study called The Nation’s Report Card found reading and math scores for…