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Berks food safety inspections found rodent droppings, dead cockroaches at food mart

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Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own food safety inspectors and the rest of the county is inspected by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspectors. The results will be posted every other week. All food vendors are inspected at least once a year. Other inspections can be triggered by a change of owner, a follow up if a facili…See the Story

Mayor Eddie Morán and City Officials to Host Community Meeting on New Public Ice-Skating Rink

From City of Reading Mayor Eddie Morán and City officials invite the community to join a public meeting to share and discuss plans for Reading’s new public ice-skating rink. This is an opportunity for residents to learn about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20 (rain date of Tuesday, Aug. 26), at 5 p.m., at City Park on the Walnut Street side near Locust Street in Reading, PA. C…Sports · Reading See the Story

Taylor Swift’s Close Relationship With Her Dad Scott Swift Through the Years

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Taylor Swift and her dad, Scott Swift, have had a very special bond with each other throughout her life. Scott and Andrea Swift tied the knot in February 1988 and welcomed Taylor in 1989 and son Austin in 1992. When Taylor wanted to pursue a career in music, Scott relocated his financial advisory company to Nashville. “My dad believed in me, even when I didn’t,” Taylor shared in a 2009 interview of her father’s support. “He always knew I could d…Taylor Swift · Reading See the Story

Kate Gosselin Details How She “Unhealthily Coped” After Twins Mady and Cara Went to College

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Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Kate Gosselin revealed the mental tactics she used to cope when her eldest kids Mady and Cara went to college, and how she handled the rest of her eight children moving out.Wyomissing · Wyomissing Read Article

Albright College Names Christoper Leese Women’s Wrestling Head Coach - National Wrestling Coaches Association

READING, Pa. – With women's wrestling set to begin in the winter of 2026-2027, the Albright athletic department announced Christopher Leese as the first head coach of the women's wrestling program in school history. Leese joins Albright with 30 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels.Wrestling · Reading Read Article

Steven Newsham: Serving Berks County riders with dedication on and off the bus

For more than a decade, Steven Newsham has been a familiar face to riders of the Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA). As both a part-time bus operator and the president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1345 (ATU), which represents his fellow operators, Newsham has built his second career around keeping Berks County moving — and making connections along the way. BARTA plays a vital role in daily life across the county. On w…Berks County · Berks County Read Article

More than an overlook: reimagining Reading’s Pagoda

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I love visitor centers. They serve as the front door of a historic site or other place of interest. As such, they are often impressive buildings in beautiful surroundings, a lot like the Pagoda (more on that later). Crucially, these buildings have public restrooms, eliminating a stop or two at a gas station. They also have interactive maps and a helpful person behind the counter. STEVEN HENSHAW - READING EAGLEThe visitor center at Winterthur Mu…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading to host 2nd annual Walk for Compassion

The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Walk for Compassion on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Alvernia University, bringing together more than 100 community members for a morning dedicated to kindness, service, and local youth leadership. The event is part of a nationwide weekend of action uniting Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) programs across the country. Locally, it is sponsored by VOiCEup Berks and Utilities Employees Credit Union.…Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading Read Article

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary awarded grant for native tree planting

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association in northern Berks County is among 37 organizations statewide to receive funding through The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s 2025 Healing the Planet grant program. The sanctuary will use its share of the $119,022 in total grant funding to support native tree planting projects, part of a statewide effort that will see more than 4,000 trees planted across Pennsylvania. “Every action, big or small,…Hamburg, Pennsylvania · Hamburg Read Article

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Met-Ed fixes issue causing frequent power outages in southern Berks

Reading Says $1M Grant Would Help It Get to 0 Traffic Deaths

Berks food safety inspections found rodent droppings, dead cockroaches at food mart

Mayor Eddie Morán and City Officials to Host Community Meeting on New Public Ice-Skating Rink

Taylor Swift’s Close Relationship With Her Dad Scott Swift Through the Years

Kate Gosselin Details How She “Unhealthily Coped” After Twins Mady and Cara Went to College

Albright College Names Christoper Leese Women’s Wrestling Head Coach - National Wrestling Coaches Association

Steven Newsham: Serving Berks County riders with dedication on and off the bus

More than an overlook: reimagining Reading’s Pagoda

Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading to host 2nd annual Walk for Compassion

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary awarded grant for native tree planting

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Mayor Eddie Morán and City Officials to Host Community Meeting on New Public Ice-Skating Rink

Taylor Swift’s Close Relationship With Her Dad Scott Swift Through the Years

Kate Gosselin Details How She “Unhealthily Coped” After Twins Mady and Cara Went to College

Albright College Names Christoper Leese Women’s Wrestling Head Coach - National Wrestling Coaches Association

Steven Newsham: Serving Berks County riders with dedication on and off the bus

More than an overlook: reimagining Reading’s Pagoda

Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading to host 2nd annual Walk for Compassion

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary awarded grant for native tree planting