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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...
Large grant approved for Lebanon Steel Works redevelopment project
State Rep. John Schlegel announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved more than $2 million for the City of Lebanon, on behalf of Second Sail Development, LLC, for the redevelopment of the Lebanon Steel Works, a former Bethlehem Steel site along Lincoln Avenue. The CFA, an independent agency within the...
Crews battle Lancaster County house fire
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Lancaster County Thursday morning. Lititz Fire Company made a Facebook post around 6:30 a.m. telling drivers to avoid the house fire located at the first block of West Orange Street, Lititz. The roads are closed between Broad and Spruce Streets due to a first alarm fire, firefighters said.
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...
Work begins Wednesday on Isabel Drive & Route 72 intersection improvements
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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...
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.
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.
Proposed amendments to illegal dirt bike ordinance to be discussed at Reading Council
READING, Pa. - Reading Police are behind changes being proposed to an existing ordinance that targets dirt bikes and ATVs that aren't street legal being used on city streets. "It's been getting pretty bad," said Traffic Sgt. Charles Menges with the Reading Police Dept. "The ordinance that exists currently allows us to seize anything that's not registered and anything that doesn't belong on the road."
Annville historic group collaborates with French museum to solve mystery
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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...
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...
Local flavors shine at the 2024 Lebanon Area Fair
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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.
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