$3.2M in state grants will improve roads, sidewalks and trails
A set of six infrastructure grants announced by state officials will bring more than $3 million to roads, trails and sidewalk projects in the region. The grants all come through the Pennsylvania Financing Authority through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program and the Multimodal Transportation Fund. • The largest grant, by far, is the $1.75 million provided to Lower Providence...
19-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting in downtown Reading [Update]
Steel River Playhouse re-opens with A Christmas Carol
Phoenixville tables vote on 400-unit housing project
Hospitals short on crutches, walkers and canes due to global aluminum shortage
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Redrawing voting districts in Chester County not complete
Last week, state Rep. Kristine Howard, D-167th, of Malvern announced her intention to run for re-election to the state House of Representatives, where she has served since 2018, noting her past endorsements by the state’s major environmental advocacy organizations, womens...
A ballot mistake turns a Daniel Boone School Board candidates win into a loss
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Business
Liz Weston 3 times you need money advice from a human [Column]
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Things To Do
Fill your weekend with music, theater, comedy and Wild Lights [Events roundup]
The following events are planned for this weekend and beyond throughout the region: • The Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, presents the Queen tribute band Almost Queen on Friday at 8 p.m., and acclaimed blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa on Wednesday...
Two nights of Genesis at Wells Fargo Center, plus six new album releases [Seven in Seven]
Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular comes to Oaks
Iron Plantation Christmas coming to Hopewell Furnace Dec. 4
Coronavirus
Spring-Ford School District to make masks optional on Jan. 17
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Some Berks County schools provide free COVID testing for students
Gov. Tom Wolf pushes back on court decision voiding school mask mandate
Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer?
Sports
Penn State football coach James Franklin agrees to 10-year, $75 million contract
James Franklin has guided Penn State to a 67-32 record in eight seasons
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Business
Chester County Economic Development Council updates stakeholders
The Chester County Economic Development Council updated its stakeholders during a breakfast Nov. 19.
First Berks County casino announces grand opening date
Tower Health finds a new owner for Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals [Update]
‘Shop Small to Win Big’ keeps the focus on local businesses
Opinion
Lowman S. Henry: 2022 shaping up as historic election year in Pa.
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The Mercurys Sound Off for Wednesday, November 24
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