Albright College cuts majors and programs as part of “sustainability” effort
Albright College has eliminated seven majors and 14 minors, and adjusted other programs, as part of an ongoing…
Berks Nature president reflects on her first year leading the conservation organization
Berks Nature and Tami Shimp were meant to be. Both were born in the same month and year…
Reading police budget funds 175 officers, boosts overtime
Reading’s proposed 2027 police budget maintains funding for 175 officers and increases overtime allocations as the department works…
Bulletin board: Free car seat checks in Berks
State police are offering free car seat checks at the West Reading Playground, 223 Playground Drive Monday from…
Annual student video competition underway in Berks, Schuylkill counties
It’s back — the annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing video contest is officially underway in Berks and…
Berks educators on board with banning cellphones in schools
At a middle school in Bucks County, Gov. Josh Shapiro stood in front of students, educators, parents and…
Berks County October 2026 weather wrap
As far as temperatures go, October in Berks County unfolded just as it should with warm temperatures to…
Yocum Institute presents music of Sinatra, Bennett, Darin, more
Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Ave., West Lawn, continues its Jazz on the Avenue concert series…
Reading event a drawing card for Pokemon fans
The PokeKon Fest Saturday drew Pokemon collectors, vendors, artists, gamers and families to the DoubleTree by Hilton in…
Election 2026: Chrissy Houlahan wins reelection in 6th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan has won a fifth term in Congress. Voters in the 6th Congressional District have…
Election 2026: Eric Weaknecht wins reelection in the 5th Legislative District
Eric Weaknecht is returning to the 5th Legislative District. The Lower Heidelberg Township Republican defeated Democratic challenger Andres…
Floats win big at King Frost Parade
Christmas at the Creamery, Pirates of Pack 184, and Charlie Brown Pumpkin Parade won big at the 62nd…