Greater Berks Development Fund secures grant funding for three organizations
The Greater Berks Development Fund, an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, recently announced it has helped…
Salvation Army awarded $250,000 for program aiding human-trafficking victims
The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania has been awarded a $250,000 state grant to expand a program that…
Reading City Auditor Maria Rodriguez retires
City Council will begin searching for a new city auditor following the retirement of Maria Rodriguez, who left…
Events roundup: Music, art and more in the air as fall takes hold
The 40th annual Ridley Park Victorian Fair and Market will take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. to…
Go Taste Berks digital passports are available for monthlong event
If you consider yourself a foodie or supporter of local businesses, then the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s annual…
Cornerstone senior housing project advances in Reading
A long-planned affordable senior housing development at Sixth and Chestnut streets in Reading has moved another step through…
BARTA seeking comments on proposed route, schedule changes
BARTA is seeking comments on proposed route and schedule changes that would take effect in January. The proposals…
FROM THE GRCA: Local Share Account program grants provide funding for public-interest projects
As the Director of Lending & Business Outreach at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, my goal is to…
Wilson West Lawn jumps into the top 10 in the state rankings
Wilson made a statement last Friday night that echoed well beyond the borders of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. With…
Tec Centro Berks will host job fair
Tec Centro Berks will host a career fair this week. The event will be held at 450 S.…
Measles cases in PA closing in on 800
The number of reported measles cases in Pennsylvania is nearing 800, including five in Berks County. The Pennsylvania…
Former Berks bank executive honored by BCIU
A retired president and chief executive officer of Tompkins VIST Bank has been honored by the Berks County…