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READING, PA — When floodwaters tore through Berks County in July 2023, they left devastation in their wake—homes gutted, schools damaged, and families facing insurmountable losses. But thanks to the Shapiro …
How the Shapiro Administration’s Disaster Recovery Program Helped Berks County Rebuild After Devastating Floods Read More
READING, PA — The Berks County Commissioners have announced the 2025 schedule for their annual town hall meetings, designed to engage directly with residents and provide updates on the work of …
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shape Berks County! 2025 Town Halls Bring Vital Community Issues Front and Center Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) has officially launched its Hollywood Casino app in Pennsylvania, offering users a stand-alone, casino-first gaming experience. Built on PENN’s proprietary technology platform, …
PENN Entertainment Launches Hollywood Casino App in Pennsylvania Read More
EXETER TOWNSHIP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has unveiled a new Driver License Center in Exeter Township, Berks County, aimed at improving accessibility to driver licensing and …
New Driver License Center Opens in Exeter Township, Enhancing Services for Berks County Residents Read More
READING, PA — Senator Judy Schwank has announced that the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH) will receive $250,000 in grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development …
Mobile Shower Unit Funded to Support Berks County Homeless Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced five new funding awards through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). These awards, totaling …
Pennsylvania Boosts Agriculture with New Funding Awards Read More
BERKS COUNTY, PA — Berks County is making significant strides in forming a comprehensive network that ensures victims receive adequate support. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently …
Unified Crime Victim Support in Berks County Gets Spotlight From Pennsylvania Commission Read More
READING, PA — Community leaders of Reading, Pennsylvania, received an impressive boon to aid the city’s rejuvenation – a $500,000 investment from the Commonwealth. This financial boost, announced yesterday, is …
Breathing New Life into Reading’s Historic Trexler Mansion: A Half-Million Boost from the Commonwealth Read More
READING, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded $2,155,665 in Violence Prevention and Intervention (VIP) grants to four local entities in Berks County. This significant financial …
Berks County Receives Over $2 Million in Grants to Combat Violence Read More
READING, PA — In a major boost for Berks County’s infrastructure and community development, Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) has announced the awarding of $2,806,766 in grant funding from the Commonwealth …
Berks County Secures Over $2.8 Million in Grant Funding for Crucial Transportation and Community Projects Read More