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Town Hall on Alcohol | Council on Chemical Abuse
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (224+ words) Berks Community Television Town Hall on Alcohol | Council on Chemical Abuse A discussion and information about the perception and use of alcohol and the importance of raising awareness and the health and safety concerns associated with using alcohol. With Council…...
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation to Host Inaugural "Rise & Stride" Walk for Parkinson's Awareness
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (242+ words) Community invited to support Parkinson's programs during April 26 walk at Alvernia University Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing will host its inaugural "Rise & Stride" 1. 2-mile walk on Sunday, April 26, at Alvernia University to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease. Check-in will begin…...
PA's First-Ever Investment in Public Defense Allowed Offices to Hire Attorneys, Improve Case Management
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1580+ words) But the $7. 5 million annual investment wasn't enough to fix long-standing issues with the struggling system. By Danielle Ohl, Spotlight PA Pennsylvania's first two years of funding indigent defense resulted in progress toward better services for criminal defendants who cannot otherwise…...
Fleetwood Bank President Appointed to ICBA Committee
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (231+ words) The Independent Community Bankers of America" (ICBA) announced on Friday, April 3, that Timothy Snyder, President and CEO of Fleetwood Bank, was appointed to serve on ICBA's Legislative Issues Committee. As the nation's voice for community banks, ICBA's sole focus is…...
Daniel Boone Homestead to Host Apron'and Basket Making Workshops
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (676+ words) Daniel Boone Homestead will host an Apron'Workshop'on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 p. m. to 3 p. m. , as well as a'Basket Making Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 4 p. m. Daniel Boone Homestead to Host Apron and Basket Making Workshops From Daniel Boone Homestead Daniel Boone Homestead…...
Reading Theater Project Announces 2025-26 Season: Embracing Our Humanity
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) From Reading Theater Project The Reading Theater Project is delighted to announce the next season of new and locally inspired theater, all centered around the theme of "Embracing Our Humanity." Performing artists can audition to work with the company this…...
A Homestead Holiday at the Daniel Boone Homestead
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (535+ words) Come to the Daniel Boone Homestead on Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon to 4 p. m. , and experience Christmas as it was almost 300 years ago with your family and friends. A Homestead Holiday at the Daniel Boone Homestead From Daniel Boone Homestead For many…...
Family Fun and Folklife Demonstrations at Christmas on the Farm
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) Enjoy some of the region's finest in traditional music in the schoolhouse, featuring local Berks County folk musicians the Broken Spokes Trio, Mike and Linda Hertzog, and Dave Kline. The Belsnickel will pay visits to the schoolhouse at 1 p. m. and 2: 30 p. m. , so…...
Studio B, Boyertown Announces Opening Reception for 'LAND"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) Studio B, Boyerstown announces the opening of an art exhibit entitled "LAND" on Friday, Jan. 30, from 5-7 p. m. , featuring a show of works in all mediums from area artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will run through…...
Car Cards from the 1910s; "Automobile Polo" in 1900s-1920s | Wheels Along the Road
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (209+ words) Berks Community Television Car Cards from the 1910s; "Automobile Polo" in 1900s-1920s | Wheels Along the Road In a nod to baseball season, archivist Dan Olsen talks about and displays his collection of circa 1910 car cards, a collectors item like baseball cards. Then…...