Berks County
Berks County, blends scenic countryside, rich Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, and vibrant communities like Reading.
Enjoy outdoor recreation, historic sites, and a growing arts and culture scene.
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Kennett, New Garden Townships Mushroom Farms Under Quarantine Order Due to Phorid Flies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently issued a quarantine order for mushroom farms in Kennett and New Garden Townships due to phorid flies, writes Jeff Mulhollem…
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The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The Berks County commissioners unanimously voted…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to Octorara District Student Melanie Witte
CCRES has awarded student Melanie Witte a Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship, which she is using to assist with college expenses as she pursues…
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This Farm Just North of Chester County Is Home to Some of Cutest and Most Stylish Eagles Fans
The Lesher family, owners of Way-Har Farms, just north of Chester County, have dressed a dozen of their youngest calves in custom-made Eagles gear ahead…
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Commissioner Marian Moskowitz Appointed Chair of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was appointed Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) at the Authority’s January meeting. For the past two years,…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering…
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South Coventry Home Builder Celebrates 35 Years in Business
South Coventry-based Rotelle Development is celebrating 35 years in business, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. The custom-home builder kicked off its anniversary…
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Battery Manufacturer in Folcroft Owes Workers $22M for Showers
An appeals court has ruled that East Penn Manufacturing, based in Folcroft, owes $22 million in overtime back wages for underpaid showers and changing times…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Brandywine School Students
CCRES announced that three students are attending Empire Beauty School after graduating from the TCHS Brandywine School, helped in part by scholarships from its Dr.…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Pennock Bridge’s Mia Fragale
CCRES announced that Mia Fragale, who attended school at the TCHS Pennock’s Bridge campus, is the recipient of its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Pennock Bridge Students
CCRES announced three recent scholarship recipients from the TCHS Pennock’s Bridge campus from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships Program. Estefani Nava-Renteria has been…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Nominated for Grammy’s Record of Year
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter has been nominated for the Grammy’s Record of the Year and will be up against Taylor Swift and six others for…
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IM ABLE Foundation Helps Bristol Police Officer After Being Hit By a Drunk Driver in Croydon
The IM ABLE Foundation helped Michael Egan, a Bristol Township police officer, find adaptive ways to move forward after losing his leg, reports Matteo Iadonisi…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to Chesney Humphrey for Early Childhood Education
CCRES announced Chesney Humphrey was one of several recent recipients of a scholarship from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships Program. A June 2024…
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Pennsylvania American Water Secures Two PENNVEST Loans and a Grant for Water and Wastewater Upgrades
The Shapiro administration recently revelaed that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded $7.9 million in low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), for two infrastructure improvement projects, including the replacement…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to Adrian Gil Zapata for Graphic Design Studies
CCRES announced Adrian Gil Zapata was one of several recent recipients of a scholarship from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships Program. The scholarship…
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