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Oley Valley School Board censures new member, gets sued to remove 5 members, then tries to discuss a new budget
Censure is latest in a string of controversies under new leadership. Parents, former students and community members in the Oley Valley School District protested ahead of Wednesday night’s school board meeting in Berks County over a lack of transparency in board decisions and the appointment of a new board member who had hate speech displayed on her property.
2 Berks County school boards dealing with issues around hateful symbolism
Two school boards in Berks County are grappling with separate controversies surrounding a recently appointed board member in the Oley Valley school district and a former nominee to the Daniel Boone school district. In Oley Valley, new board member Christina Moyer has faced a backlash after community members noticed a...
'Never-ending saga for us': Parents react to Mt. Penn Primary Center floor collapse
MT. PENN BOROUGH, Pa. – A floor collapse Thursday sent workers inside the Mt. Penn Primary Center scrambling. It's another setback for Antietam School District, where the community is still charting a course forward after millions of dollars in flood damage at the middle-senior high school last summer. 69...
Things to Do: Art on the Avenue celebrates 30th anniversary
West Reading will host its 30th annual Art on the Avenue from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday over four pedestrian-friendly blocks of Penn Avenue. The event, Berks County's premiere art and music festival, showcases the work of local and regional artists, crafters, vendors, borough businesses, and 18 musical acts on three stages.
48th annual Community Days festival expands to nine days of fun and entertainment
The highly anticipated Greater Governor Mifflin League Community Days festival is set to kick off on June 28th and extend through July 6th, 2024. This year marks a significant expansion from the traditional six-day event to a full nine days of festivities, promising an array of entertainment, rides, games, and food for all ages.
Landfill Moves Designed to Reduce Waste, Trash Incineration in Delaware County
A bulldozer moves trash around at the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority-owned Rolling Hills landfill in southeastern Berks County. Within three years, more than a quarter million tons of trash from Delaware County will find its way to a Berks County landfill in an effort to reduce Chester trash incineration at the ReWorld, formerly Covanta, waste to steam plant, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.
Juneteenth events scheduled in our area
Below is a list of events in our area commemorating the Juneteenth holiday. The holiday celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom from slavery. If you have an event to add, email news@wfmz.com. LEHIGH VALLEY. - West Ward Association Farmer's Market in Easton...
Explore the rich history of Whiskey in Berks County
Berks History Center has announced a captivating event that will take attendees on a journey through the storied past of whiskey production and culture in Berks County. This educational and entertaining event promises an enriching experience for history enthusiasts and whiskey aficionados alike, and is set to take place on July 20 and 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. inside BHC Museum’s Terrence E. Connor Auditorium, 940 Centre Ave., Reading, Pa., 19601.
EPA continues to remove hazardous waste from former Lincoln Chemical building
READING, Pa. - Waste is being hauled away from the site of the former Lincoln Chemical building in south Reading. Officials say the chemicals will be taken to another site for disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says about 30% of the waste has already been removed. The process will...
Top 10 most attractive U.S. cities for residents over 60
SmartAsset evaluated which U.S. cities and states had the highest number of people aged 60 and older moving in or out to determine what areas are most attractive to that age group. Originally published on smartasset.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Trump campaign opens Reading office with pitch to Latino voters
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign brought its focus on courting Latino voters to Pennsylvania this week with an event in the city that has the commonwealth’s largest Latino population. But one of the Republicans on hand for the opening has previously criticized the former president and once called for his impeachment. The post Trump campaign opens Reading office with pitch to Latino voters appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Drivers soon won’t need to slow down to pay on Pa. Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is getting rid of the toll booths that require drivers to slow down when entering or exiting the toll road. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is switching to cashless electronic tolling. The system will charge drivers through overhead readers that scan E-ZPass transponders or license plates for payment.
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