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Road Rage Shooting On Rt 222, Berks County Authorities Say
The road rage incident unfolded on Route 222 in Wyomissing around 12:45 p.m., authorities announced the following day. A driver in a black Honda sedan fired at another vehicle, striking it twice, according to investigators. No one was injured in the shooting. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to...
Berks County Field of Honor® Celebration of Heroes Ceremony July 3
Join us as we celebrate the heroes in our lives recognized with U.S. flag dedications at the West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club’s 2024 Berks County Field of Honor®. The 200+ U.S. flag dedications range from those currently serving in our active-duty military, veterans, fallen servicemen and women, first responders, heroes in our lives to hometown heroes such as teachers, non-profit leaders, or the ever-dependable neighbor.
Lutheran Senior now operating four Pennsylvania senior homes, including Topton, South Whitehall locations
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- Lutheran Senior Services has added four Pennsylvania senior homes to its portfolio, expanding its operations into the Keystone State. St. Louis-based Lutheran Senior now operates The Lutheran Home at Topton in Berks County, Luther Crest in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, and homes in Lewisburg and Carlisle. Before this acquisition, it operated only in Illinois and Missouri.
Former FedEx employees charged with stealing $40k worth of used cell phones
BERN TWP., Pa. - Authorities in Berks County have uncovered a used cell phone theft organization involving several former FedEx employees. In February of this year, Bern Township Police received information about several employees who worked at FedEx Ground in Bern Twp. that were involved in the theft of used cell phones.
Daniel Boone Area High School graduate recipient of 2024 BCSS Director’s Scholarship
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County (BCSS) has named Marin Krause as the 2024 recipient of the Director’s Scholarship. The BCSS Director’s Scholarship is awarded annually to an individual who will major in the healthcare field. The BCSS Director’s Scholarship began in 2022 when the members of...
See all homes sold in Berks County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 98 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,485-square-foot home on Center Road in Mohrsville that sold for $260,000. Barto.
Annual First Swing Golf Clinic Teaches More Than Just Golf
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and the Eastern Amputee Golf Association recently held the 11th annual First Swing & Learn to Golf Clinic at Sittler Golf in Sinking Spring for patients with disabilities and their families. More than 40 participants from Berks County and beyond attended the free event, where...
BCCF to Offer Nonprofit Management Certificate
Berks County’s nonprofit leaders can earn a Nonprofit Management Certificate by participating in a 10-month professional development opportunity designed exclusively for full-time paid nonprofit executive directors and high-potential staff members. The cycle and deadline for applications into the cohort program is June 24, 2024, through July 22, 2024. Decisions...
Dunham Walk-Off Lifts Sizzling Somerset Past Phils
Elijah Dunham knows all about playing in Double-A Somerset. The veteran outfielder is in his third season playing parts of a season with the Somerset Patriots, the Yankees Double-A affiliate. On Monday night he carried the Patriots to a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Reading Fightin Phils at TD Bank Ballpark, when he crushed a pitch off the right-center field wall for a game-winning RBI double.
Townsley Named Interim President at Albright College
Albright College’s Board of Trustees has appointed Debra Townsley, Ph.D., to a full-year position as interim president effective July 1, 2024. With more than 40 years of higher education experience, Townsley has filled the roles of president, interim president, academic dean, department chair, and business professor at institutions in five states. Specializing in identifying and implementing a strategic vision and plan for long-term institutional success, she is a transformational leader with experience in controlling spending while increasing enrollment and fundraising.
New Physician Associate program granted accreditation-provisional status
Alvernia University’s Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies program has been granted Accreditation-Provisional status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled...
The Company has Provided U.S. Flags for over Three-Million Funerals.
The Valley Forge Flag Company is based in Reading, Pa. It's a family owned and operated business. It has a long history, dating back to 1882 of manufacturing American Flags and accessories. Chris Binner has been with Valley Forge Flag for 21 years. He serves as the Vice-President for Sales...
Firm describes work on 'transit-oriented development' plan for downtown Reading
READING, Pa. – During its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, Reading City Council heard an update presentation from Simone Collins Landscape Architecture, Norristown, on transit-oriented development (TOD) for downtown Reading. The firm was retained by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance with a grant it received from the...
Proposed zoning changes in Reading draw criticism from officials
READING, Pa. – Reading City Council conducted a required public hearing on proposed zoning and subdivision and land development ordinance amendments (SALDO). Jamal F. Abodalo, community development director, said the amendments are meant to make the city more business friendly. Jerome Skrincosky, a planning consultant for the city from...
Reading gives developer more time to finalize sale of former Dana Corp. site
READING, Pa. – Reading City Council voted at a special meeting Monday night to authorize an amendment to the agreement of sale with New Cold LLC to extend the due diligence period to Sept. 30. Last July, Reading City Council voted to sell the 50-acre site at 1 Berkshire...
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To See Holiday Fireworks In Montco
Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend. FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website. Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington,...
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