4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1697+ words) Pennsylvania is known as a national leader for charging people who supply drugs used in fatal overdoses. By Ed Mahon, Spotlight PA The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is weighing whether to add new legal protections for defendants accused of providing drugs…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (456+ words) bctv.org John Paul II Center for Special Learning Names Adult Program Director From John Paul II Center for Special Learning recently named Emmalee McCullough the Adult Program Director. Prior to her promotion, she was the program’s Quality Compliance Officer....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (287+ words) Safe Berks is excited to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, along with its Board Executive Leadership Team, as the organization continues its commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (265+ words) The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forward Hunter Strand has been acquired from the Trenton Ironhawks in exchange for Future Considerations. Strand, 23, is entering his second professional season following a…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (120+ words) From Penn State Berks Penn State Berks Hispanic Heritage Month is supported by the Berks SIF Student Fee, the Howard O. and Jean Beaver Endowment for Guest Lecturers at Berks Campus, and the Berks Art and Culture Endowment. For additional information…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (315+ words) Registration is now open for six Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) “Be Utility Wise” (BUW) and “Be Wise” conferences being held across the Commonwealth this fall, offering human-service professionals and consumer advocates practical tools, resources, and connections to help households…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (411+ words) On the heels of a successful medical mission trip that reached 1,727 patients in Nigeria, FaithCare will unite healthcare professionals, students, missionaries, churches, and community members for its annual conference and banquet in Berks County. The 2026 Global Missions Conference and Annual…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (215+ words) Pictured above, from left to right: Joanne Judge, Esq., Customers Bank, and Charles F. Barbera, MD, MBA, MPH, FACEP. Reading Hospital will recognize three outstanding champions of healthcare and community service during the second annual Champions of Care Dinner on Wednesday,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (453+ words) The annual report shows residential and commercial electricity demand growing modestly through 2030, while industrial usage is projected to increase an average of 18.56% annually – driven primarily by anticipated large-load customers. Pennsylvania’s total electricity consumption decreased 0.24% in 2025 compared with 2024, even as the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (488+ words) Helping Harvest Calls on Berks & Schuylkill Counties to ‘Play Your Part’ Berks Community Television Helping Harvest Calls on Berks & Schuylkill Counties to ‘Play Your Part’ From Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank This September, during Hunger Action Month, Helping Harvest Fresh…...