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Last month, the Berks County Community Foundation received the final $1.5M portion from the late Marian S.

Snyder’s estate, bringing the total to over $17.1M; in fiscal year 2026, the foundation granted $680,400 to six local organizations (cancer support, animal rescue, and more).

Threshold held a ribbon cutting and rebrand launch at its 1000 Lancaster Avenue headquarters on Monday, Aug.

17 (formerly Threshold Rehabilitation Services). It unveiled an updated look designed to better reflect its mission to support individuals with disabilities and mental health needs.

Reading native David Wise has launched Pinky's Junk Removal in Berks County to offer reliable residential and commercial junk removal services — helping locals clear out spaces and start fresh while emphasizing transparency and community support.

ReadingFilmFEST returns to downtown from Nov.6 to Nov.8 for its 12th annual celebration of independent cinema + panels, filmmaker discussions, and screenings.

A Women Filmmakers Block on Saturday features Miss Representation: Rise Up with a conversation led by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

The Berks County Career and Technology Center received a $140,000 grant to expand practical STEM experience for students, officials said + State Rep. Eric Weaknecht announced the award through the PAsmart Advance Grant program on Aug.

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At Sencit Towne House Apartments in Cumru Township, elevator repairs have been delayed for over a year, leaving older residents at risk.

Officials said one elevator will resume service after it passes its state inspection on Aug. 24 — while efforts continue to fix the other.

The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for help to locate family members of John Higginbotham, who died at Reading Hospital on July 24; anyone with information should call (610-478-3280).

Hamburg Hawks head coach Tyler Hartranft is leading a revamped team aiming to make its first District 3 playoff appearance since 2022 as they build on an intensive offseason and look to improve performances starting Aug.

28 at Midd-West; sophomore QB Isaac McFadden is expected to drive the team forward.

Wilson Bulldogs will start their fall season on Aug.

28, feeling confident after last year's playoff exit — new transfers and returning All-State stars Michael Glover and Justice Hardy promise to elevate the team as they chase a district championship this season.