2 Berks businesses unite to distribute Thanksgiving meals
Gourmand Cafe was buzzing with activity Wednesday morning as a small army of volunteers put the finishing touches…
How Berks students performed on PA assessment tests
Students across Pennsylvania — including in Berks County — continue to perform below expectations on state standardized tests.…
Experience Christmas at Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township
For many families in 18th century America, Christmas was a time for celebration, feasting and frivolity. Visit the…
Berks woman named PA Granger of the Year
The Pennsylvania State Grange has recognized Tammy Schaeffer of Pioneer Grange #1777 in Topton as Granger of the…
Plan sober ride on Thanksgiving Eve, Berks police urge
Buzzed and drunken driving has tragically become a defining aspect of Thanksgiving Eve, with some people turning it…
Reading Holiday Parade 2025 winners announced
The winners of Reading’s Holiday Parade competition have been announced. The parade showcased a wealth of talent and…
Pennsylvania high school football rankings with just two weeks left in the season
As coaches at any level will remind you, it’s tough to win football games. It’s especially tough to…
Northwest Reading Community Hosts Third Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
An informal northwest Reading community group came together Saturday for its third annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. Ryan Bradley,…
Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign in Reading
The numbers are eye-popping. This past year, the Salvation Army Reading Corps helped more than 3,000 families pay…
Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill starts Dec. 3
The Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill is back for its 37th year, starting Dec. 3. Presented by the…
United Way of Berks County publishes holiday volunteering and giving guide
The United Way of Berks County has published its annual guide for holiday volunteering and gift-giving opportunities. The…
3 Reading men charged in refund scheme that hit 13 Lowe’s stores in eastern Pa.
Three Reading men have been charged with participating in a multistate refund and fraudulent-purchase scheme that targeted Lowe’s…