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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
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Berks Weekly

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Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for 38th season with festive displays and special events

Berks County Parks & Recreation will welcome visitors back to Gring’s Mill this holiday season as the annual Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for its 38th year, beginning Saturday, November 28. The popular holiday tradition features illuminated displays throughout the historic recreation area, highlighting the property’s buildings...

Berks County, PA · 2d
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NORWESCAP among four New Jersey nonprofits sharing $25,000 in grants

NEW JERSEY — NORWESCAP, which serves residents in Warren, Sussex and Hunterdon counties, is among four New Jersey nonprofit organizations sharing a combined $25,000 in grants from the American Water Charitable Foundation to support housing stability, financial security and access to essential community resources. New Jersey American Water and...

New Jersey · 2d
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Holiday tree to be lit in Reading, Holiday Parade planned for later this month

READING, Pa. - More signs of the holiday season are popping up in downtown Reading. Tuesday morning public works crews started building the Holiday Tree at Fifth and Penn streets. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with holiday performances and appearances by Mayor Eddie...

Reading, PA · 2d
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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

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County spends $1.4 million to expand Neighborhood First – Bucks Round-Up – November 12, 2026

County spends $1.4 million to expand Neighborhood First. Bucks County officials and Bristol Township community members met to mark the growth of Neighborhood First, a program that fosters mentorship, education, and structured activities for at-risk youth. The organization outgrew its original Bath Road facility, prompting the county to help fund a new 2,300-square-foot modular building next door. The expanded space includes staff offices, a classroom, an open programming area and private rooms for educational and skills development. The project also included an expanded parking lot, stormwater improvements, and landscaping. Neighborhood First Executive Director Walter Mims said the expansion is a milestone for an organization that has served local youth for 25 years. County Commissioner Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia praised the program’s staff for their commitment to young people and their track record of helping students succeed. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.4 million, funded through several sources, including federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and the Opioid Settlement Fund.

Bucks County, PA · 16h

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Generations come together at Antietam dinner for veterans

Generations come together at Antietam dinner for veterans. For the fifth year, Antietam School District’s student council and Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps hosted a dinner for veterans.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Mayor Eddie Morán Announces the City of Reading’s 2026 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mayor Eddie Morán invites the community to join the City of Reading’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the southeast corner of 5th & Penn Street in downtown Reading, a cherished tradition that celebrates the holiday season with joy, warmth, and unity.

Reading, PA · 20h

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Allentown organization connects veterans with canine companionship through Vets For Pets Project

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Battle Borne connects veterans in need to food, transportation, and mental health services. They also provide veterans with canine companionship. There's no doubt that having a dog can brighten your spirits, and for veterans, that companionship can change their lives. "There's something healing about just being around...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Lehigh Valley Riders Pin Hopes On Democrats After Years Of LANTA Cuts

Bradley Snyder rides LANTA buses to get to work, to go shopping, and to visit his daughter — the kind of daily reliance that has made him watch closely as Pennsylvania's public transit agencies absorbed cut after cut over the past several years. Now, with Democrats holding control of state government following the recent elections, riders and advocates across the Lehigh Valley are asking whether Harrisburg will finally deliver the long-term funding fix transit agencies have needed since the state's last major transportation funding overhaul in 2013.

Pennsylvania · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 20h

Lehigh Daily

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Bethlehem plans water rate increase on top of proposed tax, recycling fee hikes

Bethlehem plans to ask state regulators next year to raise water rates for the first time since 2021, with higher bills likely to start in early 2028, the city's water director told City Council on Tuesday. The post Bethlehem plans water rate increase on top of proposed tax, recycling fee hikes appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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PennDOT readies for upcoming holiday travel, winter weather

NORRISTOWN – A gigantic mountain of salt at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation maintenance yard served as the backdrop for officials to remind motorists about winter travel. Representatives from the state transportation agency, Pennsylvania State Police, AAA, and the Norristown Police Department convened Thursday at the Norristown-based facility ahead...

Norristown, PA · 10h

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In person voting a viable option

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision,” Abraham Lincoln once said. That simple statement summarizes why Election Day is still important and why voting still matters. The 2026 election is one for the books. Though many voters opted for mail in voting, many others chose to show...

New Tripoli, PA · 11h

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CWSA shares concerns with phases of Whitehall Farms project

Stevens & Lee Attorney Joel Wiener, representing Penn Knoll LLC and Abra Development 3 for the project known as Whitehall Farms, addressed the board during the Coplay Whitehall Sewer Authority monthly meeting Oct. 15. Wiener requested permission for certain work, which has been called phase one. This prompted a lengthy...

Coplay, PA · 1d

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Construction Alert: Sidewalk Improvements Starting in Berwyn Village

BERWYN — Township officials have confirmed that G&B Construction is scheduled to begin work on the Berwyn Village Sidewalk Project on Monday, November 16, weather permitting. The improvement project will cover sections of Bridge, First, and Waterloo Avenues. Crews will initiate construction at the intersection of Bridge and Berwyn...

Berwyn, PA · 1d

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515 New EV Charging Stations coming to Region

A new round of electric vehicle charging station funding was announced by commonwealth of Pennsylvania late last month. PennDOT announced it awarded grants totalling $37 million to 71 companies and local governments in Philadelphia as well as Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties. The grant recipients will install around 515 new charging ports in shopping centers, at apartment buildings and along street.

Bucks County, PA · 10h

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SS United States being sunk to become the world's largest artificial reef

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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4 Philadelphia ZIP Codes Rank Among the Nation’s Wealthiest

Four Philadelphia ZIP codes rank among the 1,000 wealthiest in the nation on The Business Journals’ 2026 Wealthy 1000 list, writes Joanne Drilling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leading the way is 19103, covering Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square and Logan Square. At No. 17, it cracked the nation’s top...

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

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A novel approach to combatting gentrification is working in Kensington

In 2023, J.C. Zerbe, community advocate and acclaimed muralist, welcomed an unusual offer: a spiffy, brand-new space for below-market rent. The offer came from the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). Most landlords buy buildings to hold onto them, but KCT buys properties to give them away — rehabbing them and transferring them to community ownership.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d