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Congresswoman visits Berks baby formula plant to discuss supply chain protection
The vision of empty shelves where baby formula should have been is likely one that parents won’t soon forget. Back in 2022, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s exactly what fearful and frustrated parents saw. The U.S. was facing a severe baby formula shortage, one that saw out-of-stock rates reach 70%.
See all homes sold in Berks County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 133 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,332-square-foot home on Mountain View Road in Reading that sold for $273,000.
Neag Foundation Grant expands Reading Science Center Field Trip Program
The Reading Science Center has announced a $60,000 grant from the Neag Foundation, which will help expand the Ignite and Excite Field Trip Program for Berks County elementary schools. This funding will enable the RSC to provide a $10 discount per student starting in September 2024, significantly increasing access for schools throughout the region.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Pennsylvania Wednesday night
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:52 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the...
Central Pa. nonprofit using partnerships to help youth gain workforce, life skills
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™) Berks County has placed 15 youth who have disabilities or face other employment barriers with summer jobs thanks to a partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) My Work. In its fourth year, the program has expanded to provide employment experiences to...
Quick-hitting storm disrupts parts of Berks
READING, Pa. – Met-Ed said there were around 6,000 customers without power in Berks County at one point Tuesday night. Just after 10 a.m. Wednesday, Met-Ed was reporting more than 2,600 customers in Berks are still in the dark. PPL was reporting more than 900 of its Berks customers...
Strausstown man sentenced to decade in prison in child pornography case
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A Berks County man will spend a decade behind bars after pleading guilty in a child pornography case. Authorities say 39-year-old Michael Coleman of Strausstown was sentenced Wednesday in United States District Court to 10 years’ imprisonment, 10 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $35,000 in restitution.
Berks County resident, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology student wins National Masonry Competition
Sam Berryman, a first-year student at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and 2023 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School and Berks Career Technical Center, has won the gold medal at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championship in masonry. The competition, held between June 24-28 in Atlanta, GA, tested participants on their ability...
Dirt Track Racing with Driver Junior Mikosz | Strapped In
Feature race car driver Junior Mikosz joins host Mike Feltenberger and co-host Mike Fitzgerald to discuss his dirt track racing career. For a full listing of BCTV’s live broadcast schedule, visit https://www.bctv.org/tv-schedule/. This program was produced at the BCTV studio in beautiful downtown Reading, PA. If you’re a member...
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