YMCA of Reading & Berks County Names a Development Director
Duane S. Crouse will lead philanthropic initiatives for the YMCA of Reading & Berks County and its five branches.
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Reading School Board Backs a Busing Manager and a Solar Grant
Nov 12, 2026
The district approved a TransPar transportation agreement worth about $695,000 a year and a $917,000 solar grant request for Glenside Elementary.
Four Berks Towns Move Their 2027 Budgets Toward Adoption
Nov 12, 2026
Rockland, Richmond, Douglass and Laureldale voted to advertise 2027 budgets; Rockland's proposes no tax increase.
Holiday Lights Return to Gring's Mill for a 38th Season
Nov 12, 2026
Berks County Parks & Recreation opens Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill for its 38th year on Saturday, November 28.
Easterseals Gets $50,000 to Grow a Free Play-and-Learn Program
Nov 12, 2026
A $50,000 Wyomissing Foundation grant expands Club Curious, Easterseals' free learn-and-play program for Berks children from birth to five.
Berks County Puts $7.2 Million Behind Its Agricultural Center
Nov 12, 2026
The commissioners approved $7,204,410 in Phase 2 construction contracts for the Agricultural Center in Leesport, then moved $3.3 million in bond money into the project account.