9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (372+ words) Union Pacific Railroad's legendary steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is set to make a rare appearance in Berks County this summer, with a scheduled whistle-stop at the Reading Outer Station as part of a nationwide tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (214+ words) Tower Health Medical Group's Street Medicine team celebrated a decade of service on April 23, honoring the dedicated volunteers who have helped bring vital healthcare directly to some of the community's most vulnerable residents. The Street Medicine program relies on a…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (226+ words) Two Berks County volunteers were among those honored by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission during its 2025 Volunteers of the Year awards ceremony, recognizing individuals who contribute to preserving the Commonwealth's history. The ceremony was held April 25 at Cornwall Iron Furnace…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (266+ words) Student Chief Executives from the Berks Career and Technology Center's (BCTC) afternoon Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BME) program recently had the exciting opportunity to pitch their company idea to Robert Herjavec during the 20th Anniversary of the Schmidt Training and Technology…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (206+ words) State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, today announced $1 million in grant funding has been awarded to the Reading Area Community College through the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support expansion of dual-enrollment and workforce development programs that provide students with early…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (220+ words) Penn DOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Berks County in the upcoming week, with a mix of long-term construction, lane closures, and maintenance operations expected to impact several major roadways. In Berks County, long-term construction continues on Interstate…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (873+ words) The Academic Achievement Awards were established in 2004 through a donation provided by Dr. Carlson Chambliss, KU professor of astronomy from 1970-2003. The purpose of the awards is to recognize the exceptional individual achievements of a select group of KU graduating seniors....

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (213+ words) On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) celebrated the dedication of a new playground at its Learning Center at Melrose Plaza during a ceremony recognizing the generosity and community partnership of Fleetwood Bank. Made possible through a $5, 000 sponsorship…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (614+ words) Susan Shelly Mc Govern for Spotlight PA This week's Community Spotlight honoree is Christine Kreisher, 55, executive director of the Emerging Entrepreneurs Leadership Academy, a Berks County summer educational program for high school students working toward owning their own businesses. This…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (163+ words) The South Heidelberg Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a white SUV involved in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in Robesonia Borough. According to police, the crash occurred on April 16 at approximately…...