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Sen. Schwank hosts Ag Secretary and State Veterinarian for Berks County agriculture discussion
State Senator Judy Schwank hosted an agriculture update at Penn State Berks on Wednesday morning, where Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg presented the latest developments in the state’s agriculture sector. The event was attended by local farmers, stakeholders, and community members, offering them the opportunity to engage directly with state officials on the challenges and progress in Pennsylvania agriculture.
Hamburg Public Library awarded state grant funding to support existing programs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced grant funding totaling more than $37,000 to 15 libraries across the Commonwealth. Funding will help support existing programs in Family Place Libraries in Pennsylvania. 15 libraries were awarded grant funding statewide, including Hamburg Public Library in Berks County. “The Sustaining Success local library...
Sophia Stopper joins Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County as Program Coordinator
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County is pleased has announced that Sophia Stopper has joined the BCSS team as Program Coordinator. The Board of Directors, team members, and volunteers congratulate and welcome Sophia to the BCSS family. In her role as Program Coordinator, Sophia will assist the Program Director...
Berks Free Medical Clinic expands services with new Physical Medicine Clinic for uninsured patients
Berks Free Medical Clinic, Robesonia, and Reading, has announced the addition of a Physical Medicine Clinic for adult patients without health insurance coverage. The Physical Medicine Clinic will be held in the Berks Free Medical Clinic’s Reading clinic, located in Mary’s Shelter on Kenhorst Blvd. on the fourth Thursday of the month from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM, by appointment only.
Penn State Berks engineering students receive LION STEM scholarship
Eight incoming Penn State Berks students were awarded a four-year scholarship to study engineering through the Penn State Berks Leveraging Innovation and Optimizing Nurturing (LION) STEM Scholars Program. This program is in its third year. Earlier this year, Penn State Berks received a $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation...
Local author Lizette Epps to be honored at 2024 International Latino Book Awards
Breadth of Hope, LLC has announced that Lizette Epps, a local author, community leader, and advocate, will be honored at the upcoming 2024 International Latino Book Awards ceremony. Her debut book, “Our Voices: Little Stories Through A Latina Lens,” has been awarded Best Young Adult Nonfiction Book and has received an Honorable Mention for The Dolores Huerta Best Cultural & Community Themed Book.
Kutztown University to pair with Mars 2020 Rover for 5-Year NASA Grant
Kutztown University’s Department of Physical Sciences has been awarded a five-year, $375,000 grant from NASA for its Here to Observe (H2O) program. The H2O Program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to observe and interact with NASA Planetary Science Division teams, with the goal of inspiring historically marginalized groups to be part of the STEM workforce.
County of Berks and Alvernia’s O’Pake Institute present $145,000 to local businesses
Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship and the County of Berks presented the final round of Financial Lending & Innovation Collaborative (FLIC) funding to six Berks County businesses on Friday. Over the last two years, $145,000 was distributed to 36 for-profit and non-profit organizations in Berks County through FLIC as a part of the IMAGINE Berks initiative.
Berks County Public Library System Launches Library Passport Challenge for Fall 2024
Whether you love the season or hate it, there’s no debating that Summer 2024 is officially drawing to a close. For many, summer is a season of relaxation and vacations; of stamped passports and exploring new places–but for others, summer’s end can mean the disappointment that comes from not having had the time or the funds to dust off the ‘ole passport.
Utility maintenance, paving work: PennDOT upcoming roadwork sept. 3, 2024
PennDOT maintenance forces and private contractors have scheduled several construction projects in Berks County this week. To help our readers avoid travel delays, here are a few of the most notable projects. In Ruscombmanor Township, utility work at the intersection of PA 12 and PA 73 will result in lane...
Increased DUI enforcement in Berks County for Labor Day Weekend
As the summer season draws to a close and the Labor Day holiday approaches, local and state police are gearing up for an increased enforcement effort to keep roadways safe from impaired drivers. This initiative, which will be in full force across Berks County and surrounding areas, is part of a broader strategy to ensure safe travel during the holiday weekend and beyond.
Reading Roller Derby partners with local church to support women in need
Reading Roller Derby is joining forces with The Bridge of Hope Church in Womelsdorf for a heartwarming community initiative aimed at supporting local women in need. The collaboration involves a drive to collect gently used purses, which will be filled with feminine hygiene products and distributed to women through the church’s monthly community outreach program.
Bern Township woman faces animal cruelty charges after rescue of 51 neglected animals
Humane Police Officer R. Harnish from the Department of Animal Protection at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County filed animal cruelty charges on Tuesday against Jennifer May Ayala, a 50-year-old woman from Bern Township related to a Search Warrant executed in May 2024. Ayala is charged with one felony...
Renewed Centre Park opens in Reading after extensive restoration
The City of Reading celebrated the dedication of the newly revitalized Centre Park, located at 725 Centre Ave. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Friday morning, marked the completion of the project, and was attended by city officials, state representatives, along with local residents who have long been invested in the park’s future.
Sen. Pennycuick awards Boyertown Area School District with safety grant
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), along with state Representative David Maloney, state Representative Mark Gillen, and state Representative Donna Scheuren, awarded a School Safety grant to Boyertown Area School District in the amount of $525,607. “Ensuring our schools are safe places for our kids to learn and grow is critical. These...
Two-vehicle collision in Heidelberg Township leaves one dead, another hospitalized
A fatal two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Penn Avenue (SR 422) and Big Spring Road in Heidelberg Township on Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024. The South Heidelberg Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 4:35 PM. The crash, which took place in the eastbound lane of Penn...
Armed intruder shot, drugs seized, six charged in Bethel Township
An attempted burglary in Bethel Township early Wednesday morning led to a shooting, a seizure of drugs, and six individuals facing multiple charges, including drug offenses and violent crimes. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:20am, Officers from Bethel Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Legion...
Novus Medical Services celebrates opening of new Reading clinic
Novus Medical Services, a leading LGBTQ+-owned and affirming sexual health organization, celebrated the grand opening of its newest clinic in Reading, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The event marked the official opening of Novus’ sixth clinic in Eastern Pennsylvania, further expanding its reach to provide essential sexual health services to the community.
PFBC and USACE emphasize safe boating practices for Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial end of summer for many Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have come together to promote safe boating practices. In a press conference held Thursday at Blue Marsh Lake, law enforcement officials, state representatives, and safety specialists gathered to remind boaters of the importance of staying safe on the water during this busy holiday weekend.
Julie Smith named 2024 Kutztown University Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Julie Smith, laboratory manager, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on being named the 2024 Kutztown University Employee of the Year. Smith was named the Employee of the Year during KU’s Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 23. Smith, Employee of the Month for December 2023, was 1-of-12 finalists for the annual award.
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