From Pennie Open Enrollment is here, and now is the time for Pennsylvanians to make sure they are covered for 2026. Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official state-based…
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The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA…
Some municipalities in Berks are wrestling with imposing a tax or fee dedicated to emergency medical services as they put together budgets for 2026 and…
From City of Reading The City of Reading invites all local businesses to attend a Business Opportunity Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to…
From County of Berks The County of Berks is pleased to announce the reopening of the Stonecliffe Recreation Area following the completion of the City…
From Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission As colder weather settles across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers to act early if they…
By Susan Shelly McGovern for Berks County Community Foundation Pictured above: Safe Berks is preparing to celebrate 50 years of service in Berks County. To…
Parties and interest groups spent millions promoting their judicial retention priorities. Did they break through? By Carter Walker, Votebeat Pictured above: Voters walk past signs…
From Pennie Photo courtesy of Nappy on Unsplash Pennie announced that its sixth Open Enrollment period started on Saturday, Nov. 1, for the 2026 coverage year. Uninsured…
From Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Education Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash On Monday, Nov. 3, the Shapiro Administration released the results of Operation…
The talks are occurring as Pennsylvania’s budget approaches four months late, and counties and nonprofits increasingly sound the alarm about the impasse. By Stephen Caruso,…
Reading’s revitalization district returns $3.55M in applicable tax revenue, but officials say that low amount could be a benefit when successful developments there seed more…
From City of Reading On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Mayor Eddie Morán joined members of the media for an exclusive tour of the ongoing rehabilitation work…
The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election. By Carter Walker, Votebeat Photo courtesy…
Districts in poorer areas are the hardest hit by the budget impasse, as they tend to rely more heavily on the state for funding. By…
The “Welcoming City” ordinance under consideration would also prevent Reading workers from asking questions about immigration status. By Gabriela Martínez, Spotlight PA Pictured above: Reading…