Dr. George Grant Jr. has taken the reins as chancellor of Penn State Berks, succeeding Dr. Keith Hillkirk, who retired in December.
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Berks, Bucks rail projects get boost from Pa. Department of Transportation
Two rail projects in Berks County are receiving funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Read More »Greater Reading Chamber Alliance launches campaign to promote economic development
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.”
Read More »Sheetz opening new convenience store in Berks County
The Altoona-based convenience chain will officially open its new store in New Smithville Wednesday at 2298 Golden Key Road.
Read More »Univest opens first Berks County branch in West Lawn
Souderton-based Univest Financial is opening its first location in Berks County.
Read More »Four Berks businesses team up to open a ‘fitness mall’ in Wyomissing
Four Berks County fitness centers are combining to open a training center in Wyomissing designed to serve the needs of a varied clientele.
Read More »Reading Hospital now offering monocolonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
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.
Read More »A Conversation With: Russell Showers, senior vice president & chief human resources officer at Tower Health in Reading
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.
Read More »Developer breaks ground on new logistics property in Hamburg
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.
Read More »Fox Theatres launches online reservations for private screenings
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.
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