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Teen Birth Rates Decrease in Berks with Efforts of Prevention Initiative
Berks Teens announced that the latest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health shows a decrease in teen birth rates for Berks County and the City of Reading. After a slight uptick in last year’s data, Berks Teens was encouraged by the improvement and their part in the effort. The numbers indicate that Berks County’s birth rate is, for the first time, better than that of the U.S. data overall, with 13.2 births per 1,000 in 2022. (see graph below.)
Get Ready for the 5th Annual 5K Run for Shelter
The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (R-BAR) is thrilled to announce their 5th annual 5K Run for Shelter, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Berks County and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks Inc (NHS). Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5, at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area for an event that promises excitement, community spirit, and a chance to make a real difference.
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, July 15-21
A house in Douglassville that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 82 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $309,310. The average price per square foot was $184.
Berkshire Mall closed until Friday due to water main break, Boscov’s remains open
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A shopping mall in Berks County is temporarily closed. A post Thursday morning on Facebook for the Berkshire Mall says the mall is closed because of a water main break. The mall posted an update Thursday afternoon saying it will be closed until Friday, when it will...
Berks County Board of Elections responds to concerns over Robesonia election fliers
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections voted Thursday that no action should be taken on what appeared to be the illegal distribution of election fliers within the Borough of Robesonia. Cody K. Kauffman, solicitor to the board, said he was recently contacted by the South Heidelberg...
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Albright College Adds Animation Co-Major
Albright College has added a co-major in animation to its full slate of undergraduate majors and minors. Students will learn storyboarding, 2D and 3D computer graphic design, motion graphics, video production, and more on their way toward innovative careers in film, television, gaming, and marketing. According to the Bureau of...
Reading Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for the Attempted Murder of Three FBI Agents
From U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Rafael Vega-Rodriguez, 42, of Reading, PA, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 24, by United States District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to 540 months imprisonment, five years of supervised release, a $4,500 fine, and an $800 special assessment for shooting at and attempting to kill three FBI special agents.
Reading's win streak is snapped in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading's win streak was snapped on Thursday night with the host New Hampshire finally earning a win in the series. The Fisher Cats walked it off with an RBI single for the 5-4 win. The Fightin Phils would score 3-runs in the second inning on a Leandro...
Rafael Tinoco-Villagomez Killed During Scavenger Hunt: PD
Rafael Tinoco-Villagomez, 19, was struck by gunfire on July 10 and died from his injuries at Reading Hospital, authorities said. Two suspects, 18-year-old Luis Rios and 16-year-old Jasir Escoto, are in custody as of Friday, July 26, police wrote in a release. All three attended an event advertised on social...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Buzz continues to surround Gov. Josh Shapiro as Kamala Harris decides on running mate
Pennsylvania is at the center of the political world right now.Not only is it a key battleground state that could decide the election in November, there is also continued buzz about Governor Josh Shapiro joining the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris' running mate.Shapiro was at a rally with the Philadelphia Building Trades on Friday to endorse Kamala Harris for president, but the potential for Shapiro to be on the ticket was the buzz.When Shapiro was asked if he has submitted vetting materials, he directed that question to the campaign.RELATED: What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the tableOn...
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.55 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
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