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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...
Penn State Berks graduate earns statewide award for criminal justice research
Penn State Berks 2024 alumna Angela Bonopane earned the Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Criminal Justice Educators (PACJE) — a statewide organization of faculty, practitioners and students in criminal justice. She also received the PACJE Bernie Meyer Student Scholarship and presented her research at the conference.
BCSS receives grant from the Members 1st Charitable Foundation
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County (BCSS) has been selected as the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Members 1st Charitable Foundation. “The Members 1st Charitable Foundation is proud to support Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County. We are committed to supporting local, grassroots organizations to make communities stronger, healthier, and more financially sound” said Sara Firestone, Executive Director, Members 1st Charitable Foundation.
NAMI Berks County PA’s Second Annual “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” 5K Run/Walk
On Saturday, Sept. 14, NAMI Berks County PA will host its second annual 5K run/walk entitled, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” at Grings Mill Recreation Area, at 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The race will begin at 9:30 a.m. And the award ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Update: Heat advisory for Southeast Pa. until Saturday evening
On Friday at 3:31 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Heat index values up to 102 degrees," adds the weather service....
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, June 24-30
A house in Reading that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 98 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $300,314, or $169 per square foot.
City launches Reading 311 Mobile App for enhanced citizen services
The City of Reading has launched the Reading 311 Mobile App, replacing the current Reading iRequest app, offering residents and businesses instant access to essential city information and streamlined communication channels. The Reading 311 Mobile App is designed to empower residents with a convenient platform to request various city services,...
Midstate man caught with meth, fentanyl exiting PA Turnpike in Bedford County: PSP
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania resident from the Midstate was pulled over while exiting the PA Turnpike and allegedly found with a pound of methamphetamine, troopers report. Angel Diaz Gibson Jr., 32, of Reading, is facing multiple drug possession with intent to deliver charges after he was pulled over exiting the turnpike and […]
Arrest warrant issued for shooting suspect believed to be armed
READING, Pa. - Reading police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Jose Torres, a man they believe to be behind a shooting last month at the Pillar Lounge in Morgantown. “We believe he is armed. We believe he is dangerous. He needs to be taken into custody,” said Berks County District Attorney John Adams.
Great PA News Quiz: High Court Rulings, Summer Olympics, and State Budget Work
In this week’s news quiz: Budget talks, bankruptcy block, seismic SCOTUS rulings, and a summer Olympics hopeful. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen ([email protected]) with a heads up. And good luck!. BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
“Unless everything is agreed to, nothing’s agreed to,” Pittman said. “But I still remain optimistic and hopeful that we’re going to conclude this process in the next several days." The post Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
49 local players selected to All-State Softball Team
On Friday morning, the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association Committee released its 2024 All-State team. 49 local players earned statewide honors. DuBois Central Catholic pitcher Rylee Kulbatsky won pitcher of the year for Class 1A. Five Cardinals were selected after they won the PIAA Class 1A softball championship in June.
Central Mountain, Bucktail, Shore represented well on PHSSCA All-State team
MILL HALL- Area softball teams continued to show just how good of a season 2024 was locally. On Friday the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association released their 2024 All-State teams in all six PIAA classifications. Area squads Bucktail, Central Mountain and Jersey Shore were all represented. CM’s Madison Hardy...
Pa. Senate passes bill that could add 10 extra hours to bar happy hours
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow for happy hours to be expanded. House Bill 829, introduced by Representative Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny), highlighted that since COVID-19, food service industries and liquor licensees are struggling to grow and thrive. In order to help the business grow, Gergely argued that […]
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