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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...

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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
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A month after skill games removal, local private clubs/bars say they are feeling the impact financially

Month after skill games removal, local private clubs/bars feel financial impact. The state Supreme Court ruled that skill games are technically slot machines, and they became illegal on October 14th.

Allentown, 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 · 23h
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Lower Macungie Commissioners Approve Hardt Preserve Development

A proposed 26-home residential development along Indian Creek Road received approval from the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners on Nov. 5 despite concerns raised by residents and one commissioner. The Hardt Preserve land development plan calls for the construction of 26 single-family homes at 4103 Indian Creek Road, near...

Lower Macungie Township, PA · 1d

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3 new tenants to bring fresh dining, shopping experiences to Whitehall's MacArthur Commons

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. –A prominent shopping center in Lehigh County is set to welcome three new tenants, including a beauty retailer, a specialty bakery, and a restaurant featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet. New locations of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ulta Beauty, and UMI Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet are coming...

Whitehall, PA · 2d

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Dusty shelves, pest activity, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh 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...

Lehigh County, PA · 3d

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What’s Going Down in Boyertown? (November 12-18 2026)

Welcome to the area’s #1 event guide! Looking for fun things to do around Boyertown and the surrounding areas? You’re in the right place. From live music and comedy nights to local fundraisers, outdoor festivals, and family-friendly activities, we’ve got it all covered. Want to stay in the loop? Just subscribe below to get the latest events delivered straight to your inbox each week. It’s that easy!

Boyertown, PA · 1d

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Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $3.5 billion Pennsylvania Manufacturing Site

Eli Lilly breaks ground on a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania to produce next-generation obesity treatments like retatrutide. Eli Lilly and Company broke ground on a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. The site joins nine other new U.S. manufacturing sites Eli Lilly has announced since...

Pennsylvania · 13h

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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?...

Wyomissing, PA · 3d

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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 · 18h

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Field Hockey Slated for Semifinal Matchup Against Kutztown

Last Meeting: L, 3-2 (Oct. 28, 2026) EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The Warriors are back in the PSAC semifinals for the 12th consecutive season after defeating West Chester on Tuesday, and now turn their attention to No. 2 Kutztown. They’ll face off at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Shippensburg University for a spot in the conference championship.

Kutztown, PA · 1d

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Kutztown Area Historical Society hosts annual Holiday Festival

The official student newspaper of Kutztown University. Local vendors, raffles, homemade treats and trains on display. On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Kutztown Area Historical Society will be hosting its annual Holiday Festival in the 1892 Public School Building. According to Karen DeLong, president of...

Kutztown, PA · 1d

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Cheapest gas stations in Allentown

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Allentown using data from Gas Buddy

Allentown, PA · 4d

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Drought Notice Affects Boyertown Residents, Restaurants

BOYERTOWN PA – Continued dry conditions, resulting from a lack of rainfall in and around Boyertown, prompted the borough Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2026) to implement mandatory restrictions on non-essential water use. The borough and its water authority put “Stage II Drought Restrictions” into effect. Under its guidelines,...

Boyertown, PA · 2d

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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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New Jersey compounding pharmacy working to pick up where another has left off in Lehigh County

GREENWICH TWP., N.J.- A compounding pharmacy with operations in Warren County is working to get essential medicines back inside hospitals. In September, Quva Pharma announced it had acquired a range of medications from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), a B. Braun subsidiary that has exited the 503B compounding business. Quva,...

Lehigh County, PA · 14h

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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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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