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

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

Spotlight PA

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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...

Berks County, PA · 3d
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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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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 · 15h
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LVEDC seeks interest in rehabbing old YMCA property in Lebanon city

Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation officials conducted a tour of the vacant YMCA at Willow and Ninth streets on Friday, Nov. 6, to drum up community support for renovations of the dilapidated building. “The purpose was to raise awareness about the property being for sale,” said LVEDC president and CEO...

Lebanon, PA · 8h

WFMZ-TV Online

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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

WFMZ-TV Online

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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 · 2d

Wellsboro Gazette

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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 · 1d

Lebanon Daily News

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Giving out awards to Lebanon County's top football players in 2026

Playoff football is here. Lebanon County’s regular season is finished and four local teams made it to District 3’s 2026 playoffs. The first 10 games of the season were full of action and local competitors made headlines at every stop. We’ve decided on honors from Lebanon County’s latest football campaign as seven awards highlight local teams and individuals in 2026. Before the District 3 playoffs keep rolling, here’s the best honors from local regular season play. WATCH: Cedar Crest's Reyes talks playoff comeback, eight score game Local: Northern Lebanon freshman makes top-100 placing in PIAA cross country Most Valuable Player: Roman Russek (Sr.), Palmyra Cougars Russek was dominant as a dual-threat talent in 2026 and Palmyra’s quarterback finished second among the PIAA’s top scorers by the end of his senior year. Through 10 games, Russek combined for 30 touchdowns to set the Cougars’ single-season touchdowns record, while finishing 121-of-180 for 1,439 passing yards and adding 742 rushing yards. Palmyra’s 6-foot-2 senior put up four games with four-plus touchdowns, including consecutive games with five scores between Weeks 3-4. Russek pushed Palmyra to its best season since 2017 and he deserves Lebanon County’s 2026 MVP award for his brilliance. Game of the

Lebanon County, PA · 3d

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Lebanon County rushing record now held by a New Covenant Dutchman

Like many incredible athletic achievements, New Covenant Christian School senior Yama Navarro’s performance on the gridiron two Fridays ago featured aspects of speed, power and stamina. Not only did it require mental toughness, emotional balance and discipline, it also demonstrated elements of maturity, dedication, and development. Like many individual...

Lebanon County, PA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Disruption in global supply chains has local impact for City of Lebanon Authority

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The City of Lebanon Authority on Monday approved 2027 chemical and pipe bids with one exception: the bid for hydrofluorosilicic acid commonly used to fluoridate drinking water. The bid price of hydrofluorosilicic acid, or HFS,...

Lebanon, PA · 1d

Berks Weekly

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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

WITF

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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

Lebanon Daily News

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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

PennLive.com

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York College to buy Penn State campus

York College of Pennsylvania plans to buy the Penn State York campus for $7.4 million, officials announced Thursday. The college plans to partner with WellSpan Health to turn the property into a hub for education, healthcare training and regional workforce development. Penn State York will stay open through the spring...

York, PA · 1d

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Lebanon Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase

Lebanon City residents may experience a property tax increase for the first time in over a decade. Mayor Sherry Capello has proposed a 2027 budget that includes a one millage rate point increase, which would cost property owners at least $100 more per month if their homes are valued over $100,000. The mayor stated that the increase is necessary due to declining property values, which could lead to a loss in tax revenue.

Lebanon, PA · 3d

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Pet of the Week: Woofus

LebTown features a different Lebanon County pet each Friday to help us enter the weekend with the best vibes possible. Our Pet of the Week sometimes is a local furbaby who already lives in a happy Lebanon County home. Other times the weekly column will spotlight an animal that’s available for adoption through a local shelter and is seeking a forever family.

Lebanon County, PA · 9h