Penn State Berks theatre department to present '8 at Eight,' Nov. 13-16 WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks theatre department will present “8 at Eight” — a collection of eight light-hearted, eight-minute plays at 8 p.m. Nov. 13-16 in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. The plays will be directed by Jim Brown, instructor in theatre. The assistant producer is Berks student Lauren Hoffman and the stage manager is Berks student Amanda Russell. Fifteen additional Penn State Berks students are involved
Penn State Berks holds 'People, Place, and Things' exhibition WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks will present “People, Place, and Things,” a campus-wide exhibition that showcases artists with ties to eastern Pennsylvania whose work engages ideas of place-making and regional identity. The exhibition will open Nov. 21 and run through Feb. 26. The opening reception will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Perkins Student Center Lobby. The event is free and open to the public, and light
Penn State Berks celebrates Indigenous and Native American Heritage Month Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers offer immersive experience WYOMISSING, PA. – Penn State Berks will welcome Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers to honor and celebrate Indigenous and Native American Heritage Month. The event is free and open to the public and will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at 12:15 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. According to TaLisa Ramos, associate director of student affairs, “This
Life on Prison Ships; free historical presentation DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Nov. 4, 2024 — Think back to the Revolutionary War; colonist Americans were fighting for freedom. Some were captured, becoming prisoners of war. Hear the story of “Life on Prison Ships” from historians Joseph and Dolores McDevitt at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, personal care building, 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E., on Monday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.Remember those who paved the way for us to pursue life, liberty, and happiness! The
Keystone Villa honoring veterans with free breakfast DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., October 25, 2024 — Keystone Villa at Douglassville honors veterans with a chef-prepared breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the Independent Living building, 1180 Ben Franklin Highway E. In observance of Veterans Day and to show appreciation to the men and women who selflessly served to protect our nation, veterans, along with a guest, are welcome to the Independent Living building, 1180 Ben Franklin Highway E.,
Dementia care support group: Home for the Holidays DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Nov. 4, 2024 — Are you caring for a loved one living with memory impairment? Keystone Villa at Douglassville invites you to our monthly dementia care support group, providing education and conversation. Our next session meets in the Personal Care building at 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The holidays can be joyous and stressful as you manage your time between caregiving duties and fulfilling holiday
Royals Acquire Robbie Stucker, D from Orlando in Exchange for Future Considerations Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that they acquired defenseman Robbie Stucker from the Orlando Solar Bears in exchange for future considerations. Stucker, 26, joins Reading in his third full professional season after beginning the 2024-25 campaign with Orlando where he
Penn State Berks students visit Field of Screams for experiential learning WYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn State Berks took learning out of the classroom in early October when 14 students, faculty and staff visited Field of Screams, a haunted Halloween attraction in Lancaster, Pa. The event was organized as an experiential learning activity for humanities, arts and social sciences courses (such as "Rhetoric of American Horror Films" and "Transformative Texts") that deal with topics related to horror and
Berks LaunchBox hosts 3D Modeling & Printing Workshop for Manufacturing. Nov. 12 WYOMISSING, PA. – The Berks LaunchBox in partnership with Penn State Berks will host its free 3D Modeling & Printing Workshop for Manufacturing Companies from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The workshop is hands-on, beginner focused, free and open to the public, and attendees can register online<https://berkslaunchbox.psu.edu/project/beginner-3d-modeling-and-printing-for-manufacturing-companies/> or contact
WYOMISSING, PA. — The Berks LaunchBox recently announced seven recipients of the second round of the “IMAGINE Your Business” grant. Funded by the County of Berks Imagine Berks Fund, this grant provides up to $2,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs to support various business needs such as prototyping, marketing and product development. The initiative aims to foster innovation and economic growth within Berks County. According to the Berks LaunchBox officials, the recipients, whose business ideas span
Thank you to the following Members who recently renewed their commitment to the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce:Bally Block CompanyBoyertown Area School DistrictBoyertown Community LibraryBuilding a Better BoyertownDeMedio's Building Maintenance, Inc.Helping Hands, IncKeller Williams Realty GroupMaria BlancoMarion & Black, LLCMedia Fusion Technologies, Inc.Nester InsurancePottstown Area Police Athletic LeagueRotary Club of PottstownSanatoga Court Senior Living CommunityStyer Real EstateSwipez
Happy anniversary to the following Members for their consecutive years of Chamber membership: 35 YearsBorough of Boyertown15 Years FASTSIGNS 10 Years Fred Beans Ford of Boyertown, Inc. Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner, Ltd. Sunnybrook Village Business Campus5 Years Achin' Back Garden Center, Inc. JJC Automotive Milestone Financial Associates
Welcome to the following businesses who have chosen to invest in the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce. When purchasing goods or services please keep these businesses as well as other Chamber Members in mind when Always Buying Chamber.Berks Surveying & Engineering, Inc.311 East Main Street Fleetwood, PA 19522(610) 944-8528https://www.berks-surveying.com/Engineers - Civil / Environmental / Mechanical / Municipal; Engineering; Surveyors Professional Land Planning & Land Surveying Services for
Thank you to our Voluntary Contributors during the month of July 2022!Voluntary contributors pay over their dues amount to help us provide additional programs and services to the entire Membership.Cigas Machine Shop, Inc.Patrick J. Murphy & AssociatesQNB BankQuest for the BestThe Residences at Manatawny VillageThree Daughters Inn LLC
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** THE BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICLES HOSTS DINER DAY Saturday, November 9, 2024 – The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is pleased to announce it will host one of the Museum’s most-loved events - Diner Day! – on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Guests can sit inside our beautifully preserved Fegely's Reading Diner and enjoy coffee and homemade pie. Coffee and pie are available for purchase at 1938 prices--that means a nickel for a cup of coffee and a
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 30, 2024Contact: Amanda Funk, Executive DirectorEmail: amanda@widoktadwen.orgPhone: 484-258-2817 Inaugural American Indian Healthcare Summit Announced In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge invites the Greater Berks County healthcare community to attend our first American Indian Healthcare Summit to learn more about urban Indigenous health, Indigenous data sovereignty, and how data decolonization works. The summit will take
NOTICE: Coach Witman Youth Hockey Private Lessons Tonight, Private Lessons Continue on Select November Dates Reading, PA - The Reading Royals Youth Hockey Association will be holding Private Lessons, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union, run by Director of the Reading Junior Royals, Bryce Witman on the following select dates and times in October and November for all kids ages 4-16 years old at Santander Arena (700 Penn St. Reading): Tuesday, Oct. 29 (5-6 PM, 6-7 PM, 7-8 PM) at Santander
Gage Honored for Best Job Training Program in U.S. Staffing and Recruiting Industry Reading, PA, October 29, 2024—Gage Talent & Business Solutions | Gage Personnel’s High School Career Program with Reading School District has been recognized nationally by the American Staffing Association. Headquartered in West Reading, PA, Gage was honored with a 2024 American Staffing Association Elevate Award. This national awards program recognizes the most innovative and effective work-based learning programs related
RELEASE: Parker Gahagen Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Oct. 19-22, 2024Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced Monday that Parker Gahagen has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Oct. 19-22, 2024. It is the sixth time in his career that he has received the weekly honor, which is tied for the fifth most in ECHL history.In two starts, Gahagen posted a 2-0
Comcast Business 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report: Artificial Intelligence DrivesNew Era of Cyber Threats and Defenses Report analyzes 29 billion attempted cybersecurity attacks against Comcast BusinessCustomers Cybercriminals leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create more convincing deepfakes andphishing attacks, as well as employing open-source tools to generate malicious code PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 7, 2024 –Comcast Business recently released its 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a valuable
I wanted to make you aware that the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for its Global Access Program (GAP) which is designed to assist eligible small business in Pennsylvania export their products. This program will distribute $800,000 in total to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. GAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD) and provides up to
October 2024 Commerce Department Monthly Updates and Data – feel free to share this document showing the innovative ways we are serving career seekers, future career seekers, and businesses in Montgomery County. It is also published on our website here.
TIPS TO SCARE UP A SAFER HALLOWEENPatient First offers free candy X-rays Oct. 27th – Nov. 1st Halloween is a time of fun and harmless frights, but parents shouldn’t have to worry about their children’s safety while trick-or-treating. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, Patient First is offering some important reminders, and a special service this Halloween season. Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating:Know the route that your children will take if you do not go with them.Younger
RELEASE: Royals Announce 16 Game Broadcasts to Stream on Flyers Radio 24/7Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that the following 16 game broadcasts during the 2024-25 season will be streamed on Flyers Radio 24/7, the Flyers’ dedicated online streaming station on the Flyers Broadcast Network:Reading at Worcester - Sunday, Oct. 20th @ 3:05 PMReading at Trois-Rivières- Friday, Nov. 1st @ 7:00
RELEASE: Royals Announce 2024-25 Season-Opening RosterReading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced their 2024-25 season-opening roster.Royals' Season-Opening Roster:Goaltenders (3) 29 Vinnie Purpura 31 Parker Gahagen 80 Keith PetruzzelliDefensemen (7) 3 Tony Malinowski 6 Logan Britt 8 Powell
Penn State Berks Chancellor reaches out to Latino community in Spanish Spanish-language interviews on La Mega Radio Station reach community and address issues WYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn State Berks wrapped up its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 with its 12th annual Latino Forum, an outreach effort for local high school students. Chancellor Radha Pyati provided a warm welcome to the students in Spanish, and she reached out to both students and the greater Latino community
Prepare to “Shake it Off” with the Penn State Berks “ERAS TOUR” on Nov. 2 Wyomissing, Pa. – Penn State Berks is holding a free public event, the “Eras Tour (Penn State Berks Version)” from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024 in the Perkins Plaza. The event is held in junction with the course “Taylor Swift, Gender, and Communication” offered this fall at the college. Admission is free and open to the public, but advance registration
We are excited the announce of the merger of Sunnybrook Optical and New Path Vision. Dr. Johnson and staff have joined us at 1100 Heritage Dr., and we welcome everyone from Sunnybrook. Dr. Johnson is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. He accepts most vision plans and is taking on new patients.
Montgomery County Community College to host ‘Louder than Words:David Wiesner’s Art of Visual Storytelling’ exhibit – Oct. 22 to Nov. 16Meet-the-Artist Reception: Oct. 22, 5-7 p.m.October 15, 2024, Blue Bell, Pa. — Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is proud to present “Louder Than Words: David Wiesner’s Art of Visual Storytelling,” an exhibit highlighting the extraordinary work of three-time Caldecott Medalist, David Wiesner. The exhibit will feature the author/illustrator’s sketches, dummy books,
Penn State Berks hosts 'Halloweek' events beginning Oct. 14 WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks will host its annual “Halloweek” events, beginning Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Events include a presentation titled “Trauma/tic Viewing: James Wan's Saw and Post 9-11 America” by Kendall R. Phillips at 6 p.m., Oct. 14, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. On Monday, Oct. 21, the college will present “The Truth about Halloween” at 6 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. Halloweek will culminate with a
American Heritage Credit Union Donates Over 3,900 Books to Greater Philadelphia Charities and OrganizationsIncludes Donation to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Reach Out and Read Early Literacy Program PHILADELPHIA – October 11, 2024 – American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) has donated over 3,900 new books to local hospitals, community centers, and special care facilities throughout the Greater Philadelphia region during its 15th Annual Books for Kids program. This year’s program
RELEASE: Jacques Bouquot, F Loaned to Reading by Lehigh ValleyReading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced forward Jacques Bouquot has been loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley.Bouquot, 24, opened his professional career in Reading during the Royals three-game series against the Worcester Railers from Friday, March 22-24 of the 2023-24 season. The South Windsor, Connecticut native recorded four points (1g-3a)
RELEASE: Powell Connor, D Released from PTO with Hershey, Added to Training Camp RosterReading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced defenseman Powell Connor has been released from his professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Hershey Bears and added to the Training Camp roster.Connor, 24, re-signed with Reading for his first full professional season on July 22, 2024 after he signed a Standard Player
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Swipez Processing Earns Approval as a Recognized Processor for Clover POS [Pottstown, PA] — Swipez Processing, a locally owned payment processing company, is proud to announce its official approval as a recognized processor for Clover Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. In a strategic move to enhance our suite of services, Swipez Processing has successfully been approved by Clover POS, a renowned solution in the dynamic world of point-of-sale technology in hopes of further expansion into
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