Dr. George Grant Jr. has taken the reins as chancellor of Penn State Berks, succeeding Dr. Keith Hillkirk, who retired in December.

Two rail projects in Berks County are receiving funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) announced Monday it will launch a marketing campaign to promote economic development. The campaign is aimed at encouraging companies to “Select Greater Reading. Grow Here. Thrive Here.”

The Altoona-based convenience chain will officially open its new store in New Smithville Wednesday at 2298 Golden Key Road.

Souderton-based Univest Financial is opening its first location in Berks County.

Four Berks County fitness centers are combining to open a training center in Wyomissing designed to serve the needs of a varied clientele.

Tower Health’s Reading Hospital has now been approved to offer the new COVID-19 treatment, bamlanivimab, the monocolonal antibody developed by Eli Lilly that is similar to the treatment President Donald Trump was given when he contracted the virus.

One of the biggest challenges is structuring a work experience for a population that has diverse needs. Even with the pandemic and the related challenges, recruitment for healthcare workers is very, very competitive.

Transwestern Development Co. and QuadReal Property Group have broken ground on Hamburg Logistics Center, joining several similar development projects in the greater Hamburg area, such as the Hamburg Logistics Park, which have opened over the past few years.

As movie theaters around the nation continue to struggle with lost revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Berks County theater owner has developed a new offering to give movie-goers a safer, private experience.