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US women's Olympic gymnastics team dazzles in leotards made by Berks County company
READING, Pa. — The U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team is already dazzling the judges in Paris. Right now, it's in the lead going into Tuesday's competition. Some of that shine comes from the Susquehanna Valley. A Berks County company has been playing a special role in the athletes' quest...
Two new members elected to the Board of Directors of Berks County Community Foundation
The Berks County Community Foundation has elected two new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. D. Michael Baxter is a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine. After nearly 30 years, he retired from his position as Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Reading Hospital in 2019. Since then, he has served on numerous community non-profit boards and currently volunteers as a physician at the Berks Free Medical Clinic and Faith Care Medical Clinic.
East Cocalico Township grapples with health service closure
On July 26, 2024, East Cocalico Township announced concerning fiscal fallout due to the closing of a substantial behavioral health service. Investigations unveiled over 5 million dollars in unpaid expenses, stirring significant alarm among town officials and residents, who found themselves suddenly burdened with an unexpected financial strain. The town economy, including local businesses and schools, was severely impacted.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Monday, July 29 across central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A Code Orange Air Quality alert has been issued for most of central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecasted the action day for Monday, July 29 for the Pittsburgh and central Pennsylvania regions. Counties under the alert include Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster and...
Montgomery and Berks schools, officials laud state budget’s historic education funding hike
When Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the Pennsylvania Legislature on a Tuesday in early February, he laid down a challenge. “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do right by our kids,” the governor said. “Let’s seize this moment. If we do this right, we will not only set our young people up for individual success, but we will lift up our entire commonwealth in the process.”
Schuylkill County Fair kicks off in Summit Station
SUMMIT STATION, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s no season like fair season and the Schuylkill County Fair is underway in Summit Station. The annual event started this week and features rides for all ages, plenty of food, tractor pulls, cool exhibits, and of course livestock! The fair also offers live entertainment and on Tuesday, rising […]
'Hit the ground running': New Antietam superintendent ready to tackle building challenges
MT. PENN, Pa. - The Antietam School District's new superintendent is getting right to work. The school board hired him last week and now he's speaking out about the challenges the district faces after last summer's flooding and a recent floor collapse. Tim Matlack more recently worked for the Tulpehocken...
Schuylkill County Fair Opens Today: A Week of Agriculture, Entertainment, and Fun
SUMMIT STATION - The anticipated 2024 Schuylkill County Fair will kick off on Monday, July 29th, under this year's theme, "Flourishing In Opportunity, Rooted in Agriculture" at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds in Summit Station. Thousands of locals and visitors will gather at the fairgrounds to enjoy a week-long extravaganza of...
When northern Schuylkill had a fair of its own
RINGTOWN – The Schuylkill County Fair kicked off Monday near Summit Station, but, did you know northern Schuylkill once had a fair of its own?. Agricultural fairs are a Pennsylvania staple, be it Bloomsburg, Gratz, Allentown, Kutztown, and so many others. Though, for 19 years in the late 19th...
Incoming Lebanon County Chick-fil-A looking to hire 80-120 employees
The new Chick-fil-A at Lebanon Plaza, slated to open sometime in late summer/early fall, is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions. The new location at 1147 Quentin Road is looking to hire between 80 and 120 employees. ...
PennDOT starts year-long pavement project on Route 222 in Lancaster County
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Work is expected to begin this week on a year-long pavement preservation project on Route 222 in Manheim, Warwick, and West Earl townships, Lancaster County. PennDOT said there will be northbound lane restrictions for the next few weeks. Drivers should be on the lookout for...
Transformational Palmyra project gets $250K in funding for affordable housing
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