Berks
Newspapers in Berks County, Pennsylvania
The Boyertown Area Times
- Boyertown, Pa.
- BerksMontNews.com
- The Hamburg Area Item
- Hamburg, Pa.
- BerksMontNews.com
- The Kutztown Area Patriot
- Kutztown, Pa.
- BerksMontNews.com
- Reading Eagle
- Reading, Pa.
- ReadingEagle.com
- The Southern Berks News
- Berks County, Pa.
- BerksMontNews.com
News From Your Community
- Customers Bank wins global award for COVID response
- Reading Eagle
- December 29, 2020
- 10 Berks restaurants ordered closed for defying COVID dine-in shutdown order, Pa. says
- The Southern Berks News
- December 22, 2020
- Kutztown churches host drive-thru live nativity at Kutztown Park
- The Kutztown Area Patriot
- December 21, 2020
- Reading Hospital health care workers receive first doses of COVID vaccine
- Reading Eagle
- December 21, 2020
- Berks community hosts outdoor Hanukkah event as it adapts to COVID-19
- The Boyertown Area Times
- December 15, 2020
- Volunteers, donors help Honey Brook Food Pantry serve increased need
- The Hamburg Area Item
- December 15, 2020
- ‘On the Record’ writer compiles book of columns amid pandemic
- The Southern Berks News
- December 15, 2020
- Reading Hospital-Tower Health adds new treatment in fight against COVID
- Reading Eagle
- December 9, 2020
- As the pandemic threatens to leave many hungry, Helping Harvest steps up to feed them
- The Boytertown Area Times
- November 27, 2020
- Boyertown Multi-Service hosts virtual Festival of Trees
- The Hamburg Area Item
- November 23, 2020
- Thanksgiving travel expected to drop as coronavirus pandemic continues
- Reading Eagle
- November 23, 2020
- Hamburg woman charged with endangering nurse by coughing in her face at Tilden Township urgent care center
- The Hamburg Area Item
- November 20, 2020
- What it’s like to work as a contact tracer in the fight against the coronavirus
- Reading Eagle
- November 18, 2020
- Turn over a new leaf this Thanksgiving with fun and healthy family traditions
- Reading Eagle
- November 13, 2020
- Pandemic brings changes to Berks vets office and Lebanon VA hospital, but services continue
- Reading Eagle
- November 6, 2020
- Colonial Ridge neighbors in Gilbertsville donate 1,751 pounds of food to pantry
- The Boyertown Area Times
- November 2, 2020
- King Frost tradition lives on amid COVID
- The Hamburg Area Times
- November 1, 2020
- In the coronavirus pandemic, absentee ballots replace polls for nursing home residents
- Reading Eagle
- October 30, 2020
- Children are not immune to coronavirus, Berks health experts say
- Reading Eagle
- October 21, 2020
- 2 Berks County food festivals turn to drive-thrus for anniversary celebrations
- Reading Eagle
- October 15, 2020
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health to open a temporary coronavirus testing site in Berks County
- Reading Eagle
- October 9, 2020
- Latest federal ruling on spectators creates more doubt for Berks high schools
- Reading Eagle
- October 1, 2020
- Several Kutztown businesses reopen after positive COVID cases
- The Hamburg Area Item
- September 20, 2020
- Second positive coronavirus test shuts down Conrad Weiser East Elementary School
- Reading Eagle
- September 18, 2020
- Coronavirus cases at Kutztown University more than double again; no plans to change ‘class delivery’
- Reading Eagle
- September 10, 2020
- Berks officials urge business owners to apply for grants from $6 million in new coronavirus relief
- Reading Eagle
- September 3, 2020
- Spike in coronavirus cases forces Kutztown University to suspend all athletic-related activities
- The Hamburg Area Item
- September 2, 2020
- Drive-thru event celebrates 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage at Berks History Center
- The Hamburg Area Item
- August 27, 2020
- Donning plague masks, a group of faculty members protests Kutztown University reopening plan
- Reading Eagle
- August 20, 2020
- After bout with coronavirus, Reading native Travis Kauffman ready to return to boxing ring
- Reading Eagle
- August 13, 2020
- Letter: Why believe politicians can deal with COVID-19?
- Reading Eagle
- August 7, 2020
- Kutztown University reopening plan facing criticism
- The Hamburg Area Item
- August 4, 2020
- Coronavirus changes celebration for Topton home resident’s 100th birthday
- Reading Eagle
- July 30, 2020
- The importance of primary care visits during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Reading Eagle
- July 28, 2020
- Middle Atlantic Conference, including Albright and Alvernia, calls off fall competition because of coronavirus
- Reading Eagle
- July 24, 2020
- Staying fit during pandemic lockdown a challenge
- Reading Eagle
- July 21, 2020
- Berks County restaurants continue to adapt to the new coronavirus restrictions
- Reading Eagle
- July 17, 2020
- Pleading for Plates: Notaries having trouble getting them; state says it’s demand, not supply
- The Boyertown Area Times
- July 17, 2020
- Mission Trip Birdsboro sets out to help homeowners, but with social distancing in mind
- Reading Eagle
- July 14, 2020
- Berks libraries offer grab-and-go Craft Packs, serving youth amid coronavirus
- Boyertown Area Times
- July 9, 2020
- Kutztown businesses team up to offer free haircuts
- Reading Eagle
- July 6, 2020
- New Holland: Goodville Mutual donates $210,000 for coronavirus response
- The Hamburg Area Item
- June 30, 2020
- Make-A-Wish travel requests on hold during coronavirus pandemic
- Reading Eagle
- June 29, 2020
- ‘Green day’ has arrived: What you need to know as Berks County enters new phase of reopening in coronavirus pandemic
- Reading Eagle
- June 25, 2020
- Berks County Prison has remained relatively unscathed by coronavirus pandemic
- Reading Eagle
- June 24, 2020
- Berks Arts Council postpones Reading Blues Fest
- Reading Eagle
- June 22, 2020
- Here’s where you can go swimming this summer in Berks County
- Reading Eagle
- June 17, 2020
- Some quarters of Berks County showing eagerness for return of shopping, dining
- Reading Eagle
- June 15, 2020
- Anxiety of pregnant and new mothers complicated by coronavirus
- Reading Eagle
- June 14, 2020
- ME: COVID: WOMAN CREATES PUZZLE SWAP
- The Boyertown Area Times
- June 12, 2020
- Berks County commissioners frustrated by coronavirus funding, reopening guidance
- Reading Eagle
- June 11, 2020
- Pine Forge students, families celebrate end of year at drive-in movie
- The Hamburg Area Item
- June 11, 2020
- Coronavirus concerns cause cancellation of Oley Valley Community Fair
- Reading Eagle
- June 10, 2020
- New formats await summer day campers in Berks County
- Reading Eagle
- June 8, 2020
- Will high school athletic budgets suffer effects of COVID-19?
- Reading Eagle
- June 7, 2020
- Coronavirus restrictions at nursing homes to remain in place even in ‘green
- Reading Eagle
- June 5, 2020
- Voter turnout low at downtown Reading polling locations
- Reading Eagle
- June 2, 2020
- Exeter Township newlyweds treated to an unexpected parade of vehicles
- Reading Eagle
- June 1, 2020
- PA 30 Day Fund gives a lift to businesses in Berks and beyond
- Reading Eagle
- May 31, 2020
- Hamburg High stages graduation, one senior at a time
- The Kutztown Area Patriot
- May 28, 2020
- Surprise parade celebrates Boone graduates
- The Southern Berks News
- May 27, 2020
- New virtual ICU at Tower Health helping during coronavirus pandemic in Berks County and beyond
- Reading Eagle
- May 27, 2020
- Will ‘pandemic insurance’ become a business norm after COVID-19?
- Reading Eagle
- May 26, 2020
- Coronavirus and lockdowns called ‘a perfect storm’ for mental health problems
- Reading Eagle
- May 23, 2020
- Exeter firefighter who died at 40 from coronavirus honored by first responders
- Reading Eagle
- May 22, 2020
- Programs offer help to local businesses
- Reading Eagle
- May 21, 2020
- Berks County nursing home near top in Pennsylvania for coronavirus deaths, cases, data shows
- Reading Eagle
- May 19, 2020
- To help Berks economy reopen, groups work to create coronavirus contact tracing program
- Reading Eagle
- May 19, 2020
- Berks food pantry delivers food to nearly 900 families after date mix-up
- The Southern Berks News
- May 18, 2020
- Morning Briefing: Travelers expect to stay home this holiday weekend; Foot traffic down; Making plans for pool reopening
- Reading Eagle
- May 17, 2020
- Cellphone data reveals foot-traffic collapse on Pennsylvania economy in coronavirus pandemic
- Reading Eagle
- May 16, 2020
- Colebrookdale Railroad delivers food, supplies to pantries
- The Boyertown Area Times
- May 16, 2020
- Wyomissing cancels July 4 parade, choosing public health over tradition
- Reading Eagle
- May 15, 2020
- Gilbertsville flag maker gets turned down to sell product for Memorial Day
- Reading Eagle
- May 13, 2020
- Berks County Veterans’ Expo goes virtual; Job Fair now extended to non-veterans
- The Hamburg Area Item
- May 12, 2020
- How a Berks County woman used Facebook to rescue an egg farmer’s 80,000 hens amid the coronavirus
- Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News
- May 11, 2020
- How Berks County schools handle prom, graduation in the age of coronavirus
- Reading Eagle
- May 11, 2020
- Blandon Fire Company gives 5-year-old his own birthday parade
- Reading Eagle
- May 10, 2020
- Studio B, Boyertown hosts Virtual Comic Book Workshop for youth
- The Boyertown Area Times
- May 8, 2020
- Hospitals, Pa. boost release of coronavirus data to keep public informed
- Reading Eagle
- May 8, 2020
- Birdsboro Girl Scout sews 600 masks for first responders, community
- The Hamburg Area Item
- May 7, 2020
- Berks and Reading have a long way to get out of coronavirus lockdown, official say
- Reading Eagle
- May 6, 2020
- Virtual religious services not an option for Amish community
- The Kutztown Area Patriot
- May 6, 2020
- Honey Brook Food Pantry serves 1,545 people amid coronavirus pandemic
- The Boyertown Area Times
- May 5, 2020
- Salvation Army in Berks tops 2 million meals served
- The Southern Berks News
- May 5, 2020
- No flags for veterans’ graves in Berks County for Memorial Day; factory closed under pandemic orders
- Reading Eagle
- May 5, 2020
- Coronavirus means fewer patients, but more precautions in Reading Hospital’s emergency room
- Reading Eagle
- May 4, 2020
- Keystone Villa at Fleetwood thanks Northern Berks EMS during parade
- The Southern Berks News
- May 1, 2020
- Jacob Karnchanaphati Memorial Trust awards scholarships to all 9 applicants
- The Boyertown Area Times
- May 1, 2020
- Reading-Berks Science Fair goes online during coronarvirus restrictions
- Reading Eagle
- April 30, 2020
- Candy’s in Shoemakersville donates Italian ice party to nurses
- The Hamburg Area Item
- April 28, 2020
- Drive-thru food pantry hosted at Hunsicker’s Grove in Mertztown
- The Hamburg Area Item
- April 27, 2020
- Bells ring across the state to honor frontline workers, unite communities
- The Hamburg Area Item
- April 27, 2020
- Berks County farmer, farm store join forces for mass egg sell off
- Reading Eagle
- April 25, 2020
- Firefly in Kutztown joins virtual celebrations of World Book Day, Independent Bookstore Day
- The Kutztown Area Patriot
- April 24, 2020
- Berks County doctors drawing strength from Ramadan to fight coronavirus
- Reading Eagle
- April 24, 2020
- Berks County commissioners say they’re doing their best to lead during coronavirus pandemic
- Reading Eagle
- April 23, 2020
- Berks author starts virtual book club after coronavirus cancels book events
- Southern Berks News
- April 21, 2020
- Reading police deliver for Meals on Wheels while building relationships
- Reading Eagle
- April 21, 2020
- Berk County Community Foundation awards $307,800 to 59 nonprofits hurt by coronavirus pandemic
- The Kutztown Area Patriot
- April 20, 2020
- Douglassville children send artwork to healthcare workers at Temple University Hospital
- The Hamburg Area Item
- April 19, 2020
- Michelle’s Masks in Berks donates over 5,000 masks during outbreak
- The Southern Berks News
- April 16, 2020
- Coronavirus changes how people shop in Berks County
- Reading Eagle
- April 16, 2020