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Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County Announces 2026 Director's Scholarship Recipient
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (313+ words) From Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County (BCSS) is proud to announce that Haley Meyers has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 BCSS Director's Scholarship. Established in 2022, the BCSS Director's Scholarship was created by the BCSS Board of…...
Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Food Security Panel Discussion #4
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (260+ words) Berks Community Television Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Food Security Panel Discussion #4 An overview of why food access matters, how FMNP works, real impact on families and older adults, why local farmers and communities benefit, and how people can participate. Presented…...
Mayor Eddie Mor'n Announces Free Admission for City Residents at Schlegel Pool Thursday & Friday Due to Extreme Heat Warning
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (238+ words) From City of Reading In response to the Extreme Heat Warning issued for the region, Mayor Eddie Mor'n has announced that Schlegel Pool will offer free admission to City of Reading residents on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, from 12 p. m. to…...
Penn State Berks Athletics Adds Indoor Track and Field to Varsity Sports
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (265+ words) By Seth Goodyear, Penn State Berks Penn State Berks Athletics will expand its varsity sports with the addition of men's and women's indoor track and field beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, bringing the college's NCAA Division III teams from 12 to…...
Skip The Pump This July: Commute PA Launches Campaign to Trade High Gas Prices for Savings and Rewards
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (217+ words) With seasonal fuel costs putting a pinch on commuters" wallets, Commute PA has officially announced the launch of its July "Skip the Pump" challenge. The month-long initiative is strategically designed to incentivize smart, sustainable travel options across the region, providing…...
Positively Produced Foundation is Positively Impacting Adults with Autism
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (601+ words) By America Fortunato, Alvernia University, Community News Lab A 2017 report published by the National Library of Medicine found nearly 40% of autistic adults were unemployed. The Positively Produced Foundation, a nonprofit founded in January 2023 by Claire Malfaro, a mental health professional…...
PA Educators Push for Phone-Free Classrooms to Enhance Learning
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) By Danielle Smith, Keystone State News Service Pennsylvania is one step closer to limiting student cellphone use in public schools. The state House has approved'House Bill 1814, which would require schools to restrict student access to mobile devices for the entire…...
Penn State Berks Students Honor Veterans Through 'Celebrating Our Heroes' Website
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (256+ words) From Penn State Berks During the spring 2026 semester, students in three additional course sections of technical writing joined the project. The posts, which honor veterans" service and sacrifice, can be found at "Celebrating Our Heroes, a website accessible to anyone…...
Humane PA Presents Pints for Pup - BCTV
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (420+ words) Humane PA Presents Pints for Pup Berks Community Television Humane PA Presents Pints for Pup Humane Pennsylvania invites the community to experience Pints for Pups, the region's original dog-friendly charity tasting fundraiser, on Saturday, July 18, from noon to 3 p. m. , at Classic…...
The Letter D for Dad & Daughter | Are You Ready?
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (233+ words) Berks Community Television The Letter D for Dad & Daughter | Are You Ready? Marvanne Kouvaros mixes storytelling, music & fun to educate pre-schoolers about the alphabet and numbers, with a new episode about the letter "D" for Dad and Daughter. This episode…...