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Contaminated sugar, unapproved foods, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection...

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Heisler's Creamery opens Christmas display, attraction in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Wyomissing eyes 60% property tax hike in proposed 2027 budget

WYOMISSING, Pa. – It took the mayor’s vote to make it happen, but Wyomissing Borough will advertise a proposed 2027 general operating budget with a 60% tax increase. Wyomissing Borough Council was divided on advertising the proposed $31 million budget by a 3-3 vote Tuesday night. Mayor Frederick Levering was then required to vote to break the tie.

Wyomissing, PA · 2d
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Church fundraiser keeps pierogi tradition alive in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. – For many people in Berks County, the start of the holiday season means the start of pierogi season. At the Immaculate Conception Church in Union Township, women like Janet Edleman have been busy making hundreds of pierogi for their first-ever pierogi sale. "We're giving it...

Berks County, PA · 13h
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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

Reading, PA · 2d

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Generations Of Reading Families Have Stopped At The Peanut Bar Restaurant In Reading, Pennsylvania, For Free Peanuts

Some restaurants hand you a menu and a glass of water. One spot in downtown Reading hands you peanuts, and then it lets you toss the shells right onto the floor. Nobody frowns, and nobody grabs a broom in a panic. The practice has been going on for so long that grandparents, parents, and kids in Berks County have all shared the same simple ritual at the same tables.

Reading, PA · 1d

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New Reading restaurant to serve up fresh pizza, pasta, cheesesteaks and more

READING, Pa. – A new spot for specialty pizzas, sandwiches, and six-packs of beer is coming soon to Berks County. Anthony’s Pizzeria 817, offering freshly prepared pizza, pasta, and other dishes along with beer and wine to-go, is tentatively set to open on Nov. 19 at 817 Oley St. in Reading, owner Henry Cruz told 69 News.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Both elevators finally work at older adult high rise after two years of outages

CUMRU TOWNSHIP — For the first time in two years, both elevators are working at a housing complex for low-income older adults in Berks County. Sencit Towne House Apartments, a 200-unit, 10-floor building, receives $2 million annually in taxpayer-funded subsidies, and houses many residents who are medically fragile and rely on mobility aids to get around.

Berks County, PA · 7h

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Wyomissing Borough Council considers new zoning rules for Berkshire Mall, nearby properties to give developers more flexibility

WYOMISSING, Pa. — There’s still no plan for what might replace the Berkshire Mall. But at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wyomissing Borough Council will look at what could happen across the area. If a developer wanted to build something different at the mall, what could go in its place?...

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Boy's Soccer State Playoffs Results

A trio of first round matchups took place in the state tournament for boy's soccer. Wissahickon vs. Northampton (4A) Jacob Fallenstein scored the game-winning goal in the second half of overtime to send Northampton to the quarterfinals with the 3-2 win. Wyomissing vs. Northern Lehigh (2A) It was all Wyomissing...

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

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Food Facility selling foods prepared in an unapproved private home: Restaurant Inspections, Nov. 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.

Berks County, PA · 1d

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Richland Borough tables well project payment discussion, hears tank update

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Richland Borough Council approved two payments and a change order for Well No. 9 work, while tabling discussion on a final payment to Kinsley Construction at its Nov. 10 meeting. Council member Matt Johnson was...

Richland, PA · 1d

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Berks Technical Institute hosts food truck festival Thursday to show off Wyomissing campus, training programs

WYOMISSING, Pa. - Berks Technical Institute is hosting a food truck festival Thursday for community members to learn more about the Wyomissing campus and its training opportunities. The event runs for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Berks County campus, located at 2205 Ridgewood Rd., Suite 100. Food trucks...

Wyomissing, PA · 2d

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Lebanon school officials hear feedback on possible withdrawal from CTC

Lebanon School District officials said a majority of survey respondents support a proposed in-house career and technical education program as school board members consider a potential withdrawal from the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center . During the school board's committee of the whole meeting Nov. 9, officials reported the findings of public feedback about potential plans for developing an in-house career and technology education program (CTE). Throughout October, Lebanon district officials hosted three forums to get public feedback while they consider exiting the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (CTC). In addition to the public forums, Lebanon Superintendent Nicole Malinoski said school officials met with Lebanon High School faculty, hosted a district focus group in September and met with 41 high school students currently enrolled in the CTC. "Our goal as an administrative team is that every student leaves enrolled, enlisted, or employed in a career that they love, and our students and community are at the heart of this decision that we are making," she said to school board members. "We truly want to make the best decision for the students and the families that we serve." The Lebanon Daily News reported that the public forums had low

Lebanon, PA · 3d

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Holiday tree to be lit in Reading, Holiday Parade planned for later this month

READING, Pa. - More signs of the holiday season are popping up in downtown Reading. Tuesday morning public works crews started building the Holiday Tree at Fifth and Penn streets. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with holiday performances and appearances by Mayor Eddie...

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Generations come together at Antietam dinner for veterans

Generations come together at Antietam dinner for veterans. For the fifth year, Antietam School District’s student council and Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps hosted a dinner for veterans.

Reading, PA · 1d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic

TAMAQUA – A former pharmacy in eastern Schuylkill County is now a training ground for... The article Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Tamaqua, PA · 3d

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Lebanon Farmers Market offers 3 months of free rent to attract new vendors

The owner hopes the incentive will fill vacant booths and bring more variety back to the market. On Lebanon’s community Facebook groups, members occasionally post photos of empty booth space in the Lebanon Farmers Market, reminiscing about when the market was a bustling destination for locally sourced goods and everyday necessities.

Lebanon, PA · 2d