Mary’s Shelter in Reading receives $500,000 gift
A small group of people gathered inside the lobby of Mary’s Shelter on Monday afternoon, excited about the…
Business Agenda for August 23
Wednesday August 26 Berks LaunchBox and the Small Business Resource Association will host “Entrepreneur Networking at ThornAlley Kitchen,”…
Suspect in vehicle break-ins at casino caught after eluding police in southern Berks
A vehicle‑burglary suspect sped out of the Hollywood Casino Morgantown parking lot in a stolen sedan early Saturday,…
Berks Community Health Center announces planned merger
The Berks Community Health Center is planning to team up with another regional health provider. Officials from BCHC…
Berks home gutted in 2-alarm blaze
Authorities are investigating a two-alarm fire last weekend that left a Robeson Township home in ruins. The fire…
Outdoors: Lights, camera action for Game Commission’s elk camera
Hard to believe that Pennsylvania’s hunting seasons are less than two weeks away when the seasons for doves,…
Business Agenda for August 16
Thursday August 20 The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance hosts “Legislative Roundtable: Manufacturing Growth from Attraction to Expansion,” 1:30…
Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy gives students real-life look at running a business
“What are your plans for the summer?” That’s a question most high school students are asked each year…
Comcast expands network in Berks, Chester counties
More residents and businesses are gaining access to Comcast services as the company continues its expansion in eastern…
Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest will continue under new management
Despite the organization that managed it announcing this week that it is ceasing operations, the Boscov’s Berks Jazz…
Unsettled weather predicted for today; Flash flooding possible in Philly region on Tuesday
Unsettled weather, with a chance of flash flooding, is making its way to southeastern Pennsylvania and the Philly…
Business Agenda for July 26
Wednesday July 29 The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts the next installment of its economic development webinar…