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Wyomissing Borough Council approves conditional use for former Inn at Reading property
WYOMISSING, P.A. – Wyomissing Borough Council voted Thursday to approve a conditional-use application to allow a developer to precede with plans for an apartment complex on the property of the former Inn at Reading. The former hotel, which sits on 10.8-acres, was sold earlier this year to developer Mike...
Convoy in Reading provides opportunity to see WWII era vehicles, reenactors
READING, Pa. -- It was an unusual sight in Reading on Friday as a convoy helped turn the clock back to the 1940s. Quay Ellison has lives in Reading her entire life and always attends the convoy. "I like watching the old cars, the old clothes," says Ellison. "The old...
Chicken takeout chain opens shop in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, Pa. - A chicken takeout chain from Philadelphia is now open in Pottstown, Montgomery County and it's already drawing a crowd. Asad's Hot Chicken opened on North Charlotte Street Friday. People lined up to check out the new takeout place. Asad's offers fried chicken sliders and tenders along with...
Live at Sunrise: World War II Weekend returns to Reading
BERN TWP., Pa. -- If you're a history buff, you will want to get to Berks County this weekend. The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Bern Twp. is hosting its annual World War II Weekend. 69 News Reporter Lynda Weed was live from Reading Friday morning with a look at what...
LVHN holds ribbon-cutting for Gilbertsville campus
DOUGLASS TWP., Pa. -- It's an answer to a question. "The question for us was always, 'How do we establish a closer connection to the communities we serve?'” said Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Burmeister. Nearly 200 people gathered to witness the ribbon-cutting of a brand new community hospital...
Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair comes to Boyertown
Things sure were bustling in Boytertown today. The Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair was held in the downtown area of the Berks County community. There were all kinds of activities for the whole family, from food trucks to pop-up entertainment and kids' game. It was presented by the Bucks-Mont Business Association.
Daniel Egusquiza of Barrio Alegría takes national stage to address urban renewal
A Reading community leader and activist took to a national stage to lead a seminar “Creative Placemaking 101” this Thursday to discuss the art of transforming underloved spaces. Daniel Egusquiza, founder and executive director of Barrio Alegría, represented the City of Reading and reveal the triumphs and trials...
WWII weekend kicks off
READING, Pa. - “This is always a fun event for us and our group loves coming out." says Cori Santagate, a reenactor. Thousands of visitors pour into Reading this weekend for WWII weekend. The one-of-a-kind event is one of the largest in the country,. "It's the largest event probably...
Berks family honors loved ones who served in WWII with plaque at State Capitol
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A family from Berks County remembered the anniversary of D-Day Thursday by honoring their loved ones. The Delewski family got together in Harrisburg to donate a plaque commemorating the day. The family told 69 News they wanted to honor their father and uncle for their service in...
Womelsdorf Community Library appoints Emily Ulmer as new Library Director
The Womelsdorf Community Library has officially announced the appointment of Emily Ulmer as its newest Library Director. Ulmer brings experience to the library both in library administration and as an educator. “We are very pleased to have Emily join our team,” said Julian Marshall, co-president of the Womelsdorf Library Board...
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