Reading, PA: Today, Mayor Eddie Morán announced leadership changes within the Reading Police Department, following the departure of Chief Elias Vazquez, who has chosen to…
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By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Election denier tapped to oversee election…
From County of Berks The Berks County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution urging the Governor and the Pennsylvania Legislature to fulfill their responsibility…
From County of Berks, National Association of Counties National Association of Counties (NACo) President J.D. Clark appointed Berks County, Pennsylvania, Chair Christian Leinbach to a…
However, the governor has rejected a GOP idea to use some of the transit money for roads and bridges. By Stephen Caruso and Katie Meyer,…
From County of Berks The City of Reading, Berks County, and Berks Nature are preparing for the start of the 2025-2026 Deer Management Program partnership.…
On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Robert Frank / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Pharmacy deserts, a political courage honoree,…
The budget is more than seven weeks late, and there’s no sign of a deal in Harrisburg. That’s starting to mean cuts for funding recipients.…
A bill introduced in the state House would create an insurance program to offer up to $150,000 in relief to residents affected by landslides and…
Impacted Amtrak lines could include the Keystone and Pennsylvanian, which serve Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media…
The state’s new online pardon application aims to speed reviews and expand access for people seeking to clear criminal records. By Danielle Ohl, Spotlight PA…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: University lobbying, Pennsylvania’s history with redistricting,…
From City of Reading Mayor Eddie Morán and City officials invite the community to join a public meeting to share and discuss plans for Reading’s…
From Pennsylvania Department of State Pictured above, from left to right: Patricia Vlasak, Jamie Kyle, Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt,…
The Department of Aging pointed to a new system to monitor whether counties are conducting quality abuse and neglect investigations. By Angela Couloumbis, Spotlight PA…