Berks County
Berks County, blends scenic countryside, rich Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, and vibrant communities like Reading.
Enjoy outdoor recreation, historic sites, and a growing arts and culture scene.
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StoneBridge Healthcare Eyes Facilitating Tower Health Acquisition With Nonprofit
Bucks County-based StoneBridge Healthcare is in the running to potentially negotiate an agreement with a nonprofit interested in acquiring Tower Health, writes John George for…
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Fairhill in Bucks County’s Scenic Hilltop Once Had Vista of Seven Counties
To this day, Fairhill in Upper Bucks County offers stunning views of nature that in the past would offer glimpses of seven counties whenever the…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it…
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Pennsylvania’s War on Spotted Lanternflies is an Uphill Battle
When spotted lanternflies first arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive species stirred fears of the decimation of the state’s vineyards and timber production, writes…
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PA Environmental Protection Secretary Richard Negrin Tours Once-Troubled Berks County Wastewater System
Pennsylvania American Water hosted Richard Negrin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for a tour of its Exeter Wastewater Treatment Plant in…
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Bucks County Woman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday With a Nine-Mile Hike
A woman from Bucks County just celebrated a major milestone in her life by doing what she loves: hiking in the great outdoors. Karin Mallett…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted…
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Bucks County Farm Among Several in PA to Be Protected from Future Development
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration is making moves to protect farmland across the state, and one Bucks County property is on the list. The administration announced…
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Keystone Racing Supports Elite-Level Cyclists, Helps to Make the Sport ‘Fun Again’
Berks County native and accomplished cyclist Jeff Schaeffer has long been aware of the stress involved in elite-level racing. Not only has he been riding…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave the Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Thursday that…
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Spring 2022: Budding Flowers, Singing Robins, and Patches of Lanternfly Eggs, Prime for Killing
While the area’s most prolific summer pest won’t fully appear until May, their harbinger — lanternfly eggs — make themselves known earlier. And that appearance…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of a…
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Leveling the Playing Field: Not Counting California, Bucks County Vineyards Stand Out
A national resource for backyard gardeners looked at the best wine producers nationwide, absent the heavy hitter of California. Its assessment of Bucks County vineyards…
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Pennsylvania Battles Spotted Lanternfly Infestation with Quarantines and Student-led ‘Squish Squads’
Despite quarantines and “squish squads,” the spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, write Kevin Ambrose and Kasha Patel for The Washington…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Nearby Montgomery County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York.…

























