Boyertown’s Bear Fever Project
Boyertown’s unique public art installation, the Bear Fever Project, has been bringing the community together for over 20 years. Inspired by similar projects in Chicago and Washington, D.C., retired teacher
Jack’s Pub Celebrates 100 Years Anniversary with a Block Party
Berks County’s oldest family-owned bar, Jack’s Pub, is celebrating its remarkable 100th anniversary with a community block party on Saturday, May 17th, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Founded in
How Reading is Redefining Itself Through Arts and Economic Growth
Reading, Pennsylvania, is thriving! A recent feature in Islands Magazine highlights the city as an affordable, growing destination with a dynamic arts scene. The article shares how Reading has transformed
State Awards $2.8M for Infrastructure Development at Berks County Industrial Park
The Southern Berks Industrial Park has received over $2.8 million in state funding to enhance its infrastructure and attract new businesses. A $2.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments
Berks County’s Sweet & Salty Trail Returns this Spring and Summer
Reading & Berks County’s Sweet & Salty Trail has officially reopened for the 2025 season, starting on the first day of spring. Originally launched in 2024, the popular trail invites
Katie Johnsen
Katie Johnsen Lives in Wernersville Have you always lived here? Did you grow up here, move away, and come back? Did you grow up somewhere else and move here? I
Alicia & Brandon Wood
College you attended: Kutztown University Company:Alicia: Berks County Intermediate UnitBrandon: Wilson School District Where do you live? Alsace Township Where are you from originally?Alicia: I am originally from Royersford, Pa.,
Patrick Dolan
Company: Dolan Construction Inc. Where do you live? Exeter Township Why did you return to Greater Reading after living outside the area?I returned to Reading to be involved in my
A Tale of Two Homes
A Tale of Two Homes In Greater Reading, one can easily travel between rolling countryside, walkable urban areas and historic small towns. Even better, residents can choose to make one of these experiences their
Hezekiah Simmons
College you attended: Penn State Berks Company you work at: Enterprise Holdings Where do you live? West Reading Where are you from originally? I am from West Philadelphia *inserts Fresh
Shanon Sabanos
Shanon Sabanos Lives in Wyomissing Have you always lived here? Did you grow up here, move away, and come back? Did you grow up somewhere else and move here? I
Commissioners receive update on year one of IMAGINE Berks economic development plan
The Berks County Commissioners received an update on year one of the IMAGINE Berks Strategic Economic Development Action Plan. In its first year, over $28 million in funding was allocated
