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Neag Foundation awards Berks Encore with $300K grant to support wellness programs for older adults
The Neag Foundation has awarded Berks Encore with a grant for $300,000 over the next three years to support evidence-based health and wellness programs for older adults. “We are grateful to have the generous support of the Neag Foundation to allow us to continue to provide evidence-based health and wellness programs focused on the education of older adults to promote healthy lifestyle strategies to overcome the challenges of aging and managing chronic conditions. Our goal is to help older adults function at optimum health and wellness to lead fulfilling, active and independent lives,” said LuAnn Oatman, CEO/President of Berks Encore.
Warmer sunshine the next few days then a few t-storms later this week
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with some patchy fog . Low: 56. After a stretch of cooler weather the past week and a half, a return to normalcy is in store for this week. Thanks to an area of high pressure situated over the east coast, the early week will be dry with just a few clouds. This all changes on Wednesday night with a cold front moving through. This will bring scattered showers with a possible rumble of thunder. The front takes its time to pass though leaving us with quite a few showers on Thursday and a little bit. The front finally passes us to our south on Friday dropping our temperatures into the low to mid 70s for Memorial Day weekend. Saturday looks to be the best day out of the weekend with just a few isolated showers, the best chance to our south. Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day) see the best chances for rain with some scattered showers, so not a complete washout for Memorial Day weekend.
Wyomissing kids hold 'Super Swiftie Dance Party'
In Wyomissing, Berks County, a kids' dance party pays tribute to the borough's most famous daughter. "The Super Swiftie Dance Party" — of course — celebrated the music of Taylor Swift. The party was held this afternoon at the Eight Twenty Event Space. It was all to raise...
Dry and warm to begin the week; storm chances increase midweek
The weather pattern is shifting towards sunnier skies and drier conditions this week. High pressure will usher in a period of warmer temperatures, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s early this week, and eventually climbing into the low to mid 80s midweek. However, a cold front approaching by...
District III track & field championships
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WTHM) — District III crowned champions all weekend in track & field, and our abc27 team was there Saturday to capture some of the action. You can see a recap along with interviews with a few of the winners above, with a full list of winners below: 100 Meter Dash 200 Meter Dash […]
Memorial Day weekend events in South-Central Pennsylvania
Here's a look at some of the events that will be going on this Memorial Day weekend. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8. May 23-26: Adamstown Community Days – Fireworks: TBD. May 25: Country Cruise and Fireman’s Festival – Oregon Dairy (8 a.m. – Noon)
Bill on helping student-athlete mental health now before the House
Mental health advocates rallied at the state Capitol for House Bill 1367. It would require school coaches to take a mental health policy class and call on the Department of Education and Health to provide schools with information and resources to pass on to all students and staff. Former Hempfield...
Set to climb the Freedom Tower
Schuylkill counties Derick Flail and John Lucas are at the jungle in Schuylkill Haven training to climb the 2,226 steps of the Freedom tower in New York city June 2nd . Derrick Flail, Schuylkill County says, “ I just look for things to challenge myself. Challenge myself for a great cause and this came up. And I said this is perfect, How can simulate 104 floors I am not sure. a lot fo hills, training, mountains, sled work, just stay healthy. I am not yougn, I am not 20 years old so I just try and do this to find a great cause that can make myself better and lead from example. “
County Veterans Affairs Office, related agencies coordinate Donation Drive, Awareness March
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Veterans Coalition of Pennsylvania (VCOP), and the Berks County Office of Veterans Affairs (BCVA) have launched a donation campaign called the “March to End Veterans Hunger and Homelessness” to help Berks County homeless Veterans and Veterans with food insecurity. These groups will collect nonperishable and canned food and donations of new underwear and socks over the next three weeks. The donation campaign culminates in a ruck march for awareness on Saturday, June 8.
Berks County Taco Fest returns to Reading
Berks County's Taco Fest returned Saturday for its 5th year. The event went on despite rainy weather at Quinta las Cabanas Grove in Reading. A wide variety of taco food trucks from around the area were on hand. There was also live music and activities for the kids.
Myerstown Borough Council approves 2024 paving contracts
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LGBT Center of Greater Reading names Laura Biancone Interim Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the LGBT Center of Greater Reading announced Thursday the appointment of Laura Biancone to the role of Interim Executive Director. As Interim ED, Biancone will be responsible for leading and guiding all aspects of the organization’s critical functions including board relations, philanthropy, staff development, client services, and community advocacy, as well as partnering with key community leaders and partners to further integrate the LGBT Center as a force for change, equity, and inclusion at the local, state and national levels.
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