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Bernville, Shillington hold parades in honor of Memorial Day
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. - Folks in Shillington also honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The American Legion held its 96th annual Memorial Day parade Monday morning. The parade stepped off from Shillington Park and ended at Town Hall. Bagpipers led the way. One spectator said celebrating Memorial Day is...
National Taffy Day | May 23rd - National Day Calendar
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10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, May 13-19
A house in Robesonia that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 125 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $291,294. The average price per square foot ended up at $165.
Fleetwood, Hamburg cancel outdoor Memorial Day parades
BERKS CO., Pa. — The Berks County boroughs of Fleetwood and Hamburg have cancelled their outdoor Memorial Day parades due to inclement weather. According to Fleetwood's official website, the scheduled outdoor ceremony and parade have both been cancelled. In Hamburg, the planned outdoor ceremony has been moved inside to...
This Week in Pennsylvania: Jay Ostrich, Berks County Veterans Affairs
(WHTM) – On this Memorial Day weekend edition of This Week in Pennsylvania, Jay Ostrich, the Director of the Berks County Veterans Affairs office, shares his story of coming home from the battlefront and the issues he and other veterans are experiencing on the homefront. Also this week our analysts Brittany Crampsie of Brit Crampsie […]
City officials dedicate new Baer Park Splash Pad and Rain Garden
On a bright Monday morning, the City of Reading celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to community enrichment and sustainability with the dedication ceremony for the newly completed Baer Park Splash Pad and Rain Garden. City officials, including Mayor Eddie Moran, gathered alongside project contributors and local residents to...
Reading Public Library Celebrity Bartender event raises over $17,500
The Reading Public Library’s Celebrity Bartender fundraising event held on May 15th raised over $17,500, surpassing the goal of $15,000. Held at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewhub, Celebrity Bartenders included Kelsey Frankowski, David Farrar, Crystal Gilmore Harris, and Brad Weisman. All drink tips and online donations supported the creation...
Veterans come out for Memorial Day parade in Wyomissing
Saturday morning, as the sun shined brightly, Wyomissing came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans made their way down the parade route. "Without them, we wouldn't have what we have today, and we our freedom, rights, religion and so forth," said Franklin Salamone. Franklin Salamone served...
Caleb Ricketts' big day sparks Fightin Phils to a win over Binghamton
READING, Pa. - Caleb Ricketts had a big day as the Fightin Phils edged Binghamton 3-2 on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Ricketts delivered an RBI double in the first and a two-run home run in the fifth. Efrain Contreras earned the victory and struck out eight over four innings of relief.
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