Berks veteran receives long-awaited Bronze Star Medal
Most people wouldn’t be eager to volunteer for a dangerous, harrowing job that isn’t their responsibility to tackle.…
Greek Food Festival in Reading
The 55th annual Greek Food Festival is taking place this weekend at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox…
World Affairs Council of Greater Reading to hold annual trivia contest
When Anthony Fiore first heard about the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading, he was immediately intrigued. “It…
Saturday Subaru adoption event at ARL gets boost with $4,000 grant from ASPCA
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Cumru Township, has received a $4,000 grant from…
Registration open for Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week
Registration is open for the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation for the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week, scheduled…
Penn State Berks professor named president of agricultural society
Michael Fidanza, professor of plant and soil science at Penn State Berks, has been named president of the Philadelphia…
Berks school leaders explore agriculture’s future, career opportunities
Agriculture is more than Berks County’s history; it is a driving force for its future. To help students…
4 more Berks farms preserved
Four Berks County farms were among the 24 from which the state recently announced that it has purchased…
Maryland arrest ends manhunt for Berks stabbing suspect, police say
A 40-year-old Berks County man was arrested at a Maryland truck stop less than eight hours after police…
New mixed use building opens on historic property in Amity Township
Construction is officially complete on a new mixed-use building at the site of the former Benjamin Franklin Inn…
Berks Countians to lose SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown
About 60,000 Berks County residents who depend on federal food assistance will not receive their benefits in November…
Vaccinations to be offered at Wyomissing library
The Wyomissing Public Library in partnership with Giant Pharmacy will offer vaccinations to the public on Oct. 25…