For Anita, a mother of six, buying gifts to put under the Christmas tree is secondary to everyday money worries. She works at night cleaning…
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Desiree was shopping at the Dollar General when she found hope. Peering into the depths of a shelf, she noticed a single, small ornament, with…
Samantha has never had to ask for help before now. The 19-year-old was a standout student at Reading High School with her sights set on…
Imagine being the mother and father of four children living at home, and one just starting on their own, and facing a shortage of money…
Tinsley almost missed the call with a reporter about Operation Holiday because her daughter had been rushed to the hospital from school. “I got a…
With her two daughters, Susan (her name was changed to protect her privacy) anticipates a “magical” Christmas, thanks in part to her health care provider…
One year ago, Will was without a job, a home, or a future — until Operation Holiday partner Manna on Main Street helped him turn…
Just a month before Christmas, April, a mom of three, finds her life turned upside down. Her husband was recently evicted from their home after…
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of Terrence P. Grady, 81, who was found dead Nov. 26 at a residence on Reading Boulevard…
The story of Operation Holiday began 34 years ago in Pottstown with The Mercury and the newspaper’s leadership goal of giving something meaningful to children…
Editor’s note: Today begins Operation Holiday, our annual campaign to give some holiday joy to children in the struggling families of our communities. We will…
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. Affected Pennsylvania counties…
The Berks County coroner’s office is searching for family for Christopher J. Unger, 71, who resided on Filia Lane in Richmond Township. Unger died of…
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of Mark J. Amoroso, 70. Amoroso was pronounced dead Sunday in his home in the 6000 block…
Voters in the 9th Congressional District will see a rematch of the 2022 election. Republican incumbent Rep. Dan Meuser and Democratic challenger Amanda Waldman will…
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking help in locating relatives of Gary L. Moyer, 61, of Weissport, Carbon County, who died Tuesday of injuries…