A Halloween Display Raises $12,000 for the Animal Rescue League
Creepin' for Critters, a Berks County Halloween tradition, raised more than $12,000 in donations and supplies this year for the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.
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County Officials Warn of Rising Scams Targeting Residents
Nov 12, 2026
Berks County officials are warning residents about an increase in sophisticated scams targeting people throughout the county.
Alvernia University Plans to Acquire Marian University in Wisconsin
Nov 12, 2026
Reading's Alvernia University has announced plans to acquire Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
YMCA of Reading & Berks County Names a Development Director
Nov 12, 2026
Duane S. Crouse will lead philanthropic initiatives for the YMCA of Reading & Berks County and its five branches.
Reading School Board Backs a Busing Manager and a Solar Grant
Nov 12, 2026
The district approved a TransPar transportation agreement worth about $695,000 a year and a $917,000 solar grant request for Glenside Elementary.
Four Berks Towns Move Their 2027 Budgets Toward Adoption
Nov 12, 2026
Rockland, Richmond, Douglass and Laureldale voted to advertise 2027 budgets; Rockland's proposes no tax increase.
Holiday Lights Return to Gring's Mill for a 38th Season
Nov 12, 2026
Berks County Parks & Recreation opens Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill for its 38th year on Saturday, November 28.
Easterseals Gets $50,000 to Grow a Free Play-and-Learn Program
Nov 12, 2026
A $50,000 Wyomissing Foundation grant expands Club Curious, Easterseals' free learn-and-play program for Berks children from birth to five.
Berks County Puts $7.2 Million Behind Its Agricultural Center
Nov 12, 2026
The commissioners approved $7,204,410 in Phase 2 construction contracts for the Agricultural Center in Leesport, then moved $3.3 million in bond money into the project account.