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From Berks Community Television Pictured above: Top row, from left to right: Stephan Fains and Lindsay Kennedy. Bottom row, from left to right: Heidi Mau and Brett Buckwalter. Berks Community Television (BCTV) proudly welcomes Lindsay Kennedy and Brett Buckwalter to our Board of Directors and congratulates Stephan Fains and Heidi Mau on their election to officer roles.

From West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club A field of flags. A walk with purpose. A moment to honor the heroes in our lives. A spectacular 2026 Berks County Field of Heroes display from June 29 through July 6, presented by the West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club, welcomed everyone who visited the Wyomissing Stone House Pond and walked the trails for an opportunity to reflect on the dedicated U.S. flags.

From Berks Encore Dust off your caftan, throw on your chunky jewelry, and grab your favorite Stanley or Helen! Berks Encore invites the community to its second annual Roper Romp on Saturday, Aug. 1, beginning with brunch at 11:30 a.m. at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Wyomissing. Inspired by the beloved Mr. and Mrs.

From City of Reading The City of Reading has extended the application deadline for the City of Reading Downtown Housing Development Grant Program (COR-DHD) to Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, providing additional time for eligible property owners to apply for funding. The pilot grant program supports workforce housing development by helping property owners convert or rehabilitate underutilized upper-floor spaces into residential housing in downtown Reading.

Gov. Shapiro wants a $2.5M boost for the broken program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a priority. By Jaxon White, Spotlight PA Pictured above: The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. Photo courtesy of Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.

By Gina McDonald, Senior Health Coach at Capital Blue Cross Photo courtesy of Cassidy Dickens on Unsplash When I sit down with clients to talk about their health, the conversation usually starts the same way – covering nutrition, exercise, or stress management. But it often shifts when I ask a simple question: “What does your sleep look like?” That’s when I hear the hidden story – waking up in the middle of the night, a racing mind, feeling exhausted no matter how many hours spent in bed.

From Yocum Institute for Arts Education Yocum Institute for Arts Education is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its upcoming production of 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical that brings the creation of the Declaration of Independence to vivid life on stage. Featuring a book by Peter Stone and music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, 1776 follows the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and explores the debate, compromise, and conviction that shaped a new nation.

Thanks for your commitment to communication far and wide, for your technical support, and tireless efforts to bring fresh programs to BCTV. Bravo! Liz Wish my town had a channel like this, very cool idea to bring the community together and give people a platform. James I am happy and proud to be a part of such a dedicated assembly of talent and purpose. Thank you for being a part of my efforts to promote theater and the arts in this region. David Thank you for always being receptive to my ideas.

Thank you and your staff for all you do to accommodate so many different shows, personalities, etc.!  Can’t be easy, but we really do appreciate it. Martha I am happy and proud to be a part of such a dedicated assembly of talent and purpose. Thank you for being a part of my efforts to promote theater and the arts in this region.

Yvonne Stroman, Community Programs Specialist at the Council on Chemical Abuse, hosts a discussion with Tom McDermitt, Regional Director of Business Development at Caron Treatment Centers, regarding substance abuse treatments tailored to specialized populations.