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Teen birth rates: A look at the numbers in Reading, Berks
READING, Pa. - Recent studies show that the teen birth rates in the City of Reading and Berks County are dropping. One local organization has teamed up with other community partners to create programs to educate teens on comprehensive sex education. . 'Berks Teens' organizers said...
Berks County Board of Elections responds to concerns over Robesonia election fliers
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections voted Thursday that no action should be taken on what appeared to be the illegal distribution of election fliers within the Borough of Robesonia. Cody K. Kauffman, solicitor to the board, said he was recently contacted by the South Heidelberg...
Berks Encore receives grant from Meals on Wheels America to address unmet need in Berks County
Berks Encore has announced that it has received $32,500 from Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the U.S. dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, to help bridge gaps in the availability of essential nutrition services in Berks County, PA. Berks Encore was awarded...
Berks Book Bonanza to Hold Mini Sale This September
Berks Book Bonanza will once again open its doors to the public for the annual gently used book sale scheduled to run Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22, at the County of Berks South Campus location, 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton. This will be the organization’s first sale since 2021 when it left its temporary residence at the Berkshire Mall.
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Work begins on parking lot project at Wyomissing's Stone House
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Wyomissing borough officials say work is underway on a project to upgrade the area around the Stone House. Borough council approved a project that includes walkway, bridge, and guard rail upgrades, along with improving access for folks with disabilities. Plans also called for adding a small parking...
Reading City Council to consider regulating the manufacturing, use of ghost guns
READING., Pa. – During its committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday night, Reading City Council heard a presentation on a proposal to adopt an ordinance to regulate the manufacturing of ghost guns. Brandon Flood, the deputy director of government affairs for Ceasefire PA, made a presentation recommending that council adopt an ordinance...
Kids cool off during another Wacky Water Wednesday in Reading
READING, Pa. - Despite the cloudy conditions Wednesday afternoon, kids in Reading were all smiles for Wacky Water Wednesday. This week, kids cooled off near Amanda Stout Elementary School. Every Wednesday in the summer, the Reading Recreation Commission opens hydrants to create a makeshift spray park in different parts of...
Olivet Boys & Girls Club | County Connection with Commissioner Rivera
Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera sits down with Rick Perez, the new CFO of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County. 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....
Exeter Township supervisors review 2024 budget, discuss Reading Country Club operations
EXETER TWP., Pa. – Operations at the Reading Country Club were the main topic of discussion, as Exeter Township supervisors reviewed the 2024 budget Monday night. Township Finance Director Kristina Karper presented the year-to-date review of the 2024 budget. Operations at the Reading Country Club were the main topic...
Reading planners approve revised plan for phase 2 of GoggleWorks project
READING, Pa. –The Reading Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve a revised plan for the GoggleWorks 2 – Helping Harvest annex at 243 Washington St. Phase two of the project was previously approved by the panel. The project includes the revitalization and expansion of the existing five-store commercial building to support Helping Harvest.
Green Building Alliance Launches Resilient Communities Initiative in Reading
Green Building Alliance will launch its newest program, Resilient Communities, in Meadville and Reading, Pa., providing both communities with a range of services to help reduce energy demand, cut utility costs, and increase energy efficiency and resiliency for the municipal buildings, commercial facilities, and nonprofit and educational institutions within each region.
Planning Commission Meeting 7/23/24 | City of Reading, PA
The Planning Commission for the City of Reading, PA held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Follow along with the agenda here: https://www.readingpa.gov/images/planningcomm/Agenda_for_City_of_Reading_Planning_Commission_Meeting_-_July_23_2024.pdf?669eb54f. From the program: Planning Commission | City of Reading, PA.
Reading City Council rejects proposed referendum to consider a government study commission
READING., Pa. – Reading City Council voted 5-2 to reject an ordinance that would have authorized a referendum question on the November ballot that would have asked voters to consider a government study commission. The government study commission would have been made up of elected citizens to consider the...
Montgomery County to hold potassium iodide tablet and Narcan® distribution event July 25
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. Free NARCAN kits will also be available.
Smart Grid Enhancements Underway on Electric System in York and Adams Counties PR Newswire Today at 7:05pm GMT+2 Smart Grid Enhancements Underway on Electric System in York and Adams Counties
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Expect Delays on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove for Bridge Repairs and Roadway Reconstruction Next Week
Get ready for a bit of congestion if you're hitting U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township next week. PennDOT just flagged that bridge repairs and roadway reconstructions are on the clock, set to ripple through your commute along a crucial 2.1-mile stretch of this expressway. With an $83.6 million project budget at the ready, they're tackling the area between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Montgomery County.
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