The Conrad Weiser Theatre Company presents "Class Action," its first Readers Theatre production, on Friday, Nov. 14, Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, in the Conrad Weiser High School LGI. bctv.org/2025/11/06/con…

Hope Rescue Mission will host the Patriot 5K for Homeless Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Gring’s Mill Recreation Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race, which welcomes walkers, kicks off at 9 a.m. bctv.org/2025/11/06/hop…

The County of Berks appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as it completes work to restore and improve the Stonecliffe Recreation Area, the Action Park skatepark, and the fishing pier. bctv.org/2025/11/07/reo…

This weekend, in and around Berks County, watch local talent in action, place your bets on a great cause, and more! Visit bctv.org/calendar for more local happenings — and to add yours to our community events calendar for free! 🗓📌✨

Some municipalities in Berks are wrestling with imposing a tax or fee dedicated to emergency medical services as they put together budgets for 2026 and try to preserve a system in crisis. -- Spotlight PA bctv.org/2025/11/10/ems…

The City of Reading, PA invites all local businesses to attend a Business Opportunity Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to 2 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers. bctv.org/2025/11/10/cit…

The Reading Fire Department will host its annual Toy Drive Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 a.m., at Trooper Thorns, in memory of retired Reading firefighter Keith “Sarge” Eschleman. -- City of Reading, PA bctv.org/2025/11/10/202…

The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report. bctv.org/2025/11/11/sys…

Casey Moore's transition from USL2 Head Coach to Sporting Director will help shape Reading United AC's long-term vision, player development strategy, and recruitment process across all of its teams. bctv.org/2025/11/11/rea…

The Wilson School District will host an opening reception — which is free and open to the public — at the Grandview Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1-4 p.m., featuring the artwork of longtime Wilson swim coach Roy Snyder. bctv.org/2025/11/11/gra…

On Saturday, Nov. 8, one of the largest food drives in the country – Scouting America' Scouting for Food — gathered 55,500 lbs. of food, which will be stored at Helping Harvest ahead of being distributed throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties. bctv.org/2025/11/11/sco…

Berks Ballet Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with a milestone production of "The Nutcracker" from Saturday, Dec. 20, to Sunday, Dec. 21, at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium. bctv.org/2025/11/12/ber…

The Flying Dutchmen Ski Club invites the public to celebrate the start of the winter season at its annual Winter Sports Night on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., at the Reading Liederkranz's newly heated pavilion and beer garden. bctv.org/2025/11/13/fly…

The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks' annual Reading Jewish Film Series will open on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., with the laugh-out-loud comedy "BAD SHABBOS," including a talkback with the director, Daniel Robbins. bctv.org/2025/11/13/dir…

This article was written prior to Governor Shapiro announcing the $50.1B state budget signing into law. The deal ends the impasse that stopped the flow of millions of dollars of funding to Berks County nonprofits, businesses, programs, and services. bctv.org/2025/11/14/gov…

The WCR Center for the Arts and Dave Kline Productions are proud to present Guitar-A-Rama 2025, a free, electrifying celebration of guitar mastery and blues-driven performance, on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the WCR. bctv.org/2025/11/14/wcr…

This weekend, in and around Berks County, enjoy live productions from local schools and universities, stand against youth violence, and more. Find these events and more on BCTV's free community events calendar at bctv.org/calendar. 🗓️📌✨

Amid rising levels of food insecurity, Helping Harvest is prepared to help ensure that Berks and Schuylkill County neighbors will have food on their tables this Thanksgiving. bctv.org/2025/11/17/hel…

Since its inception, the Pink Ribbon Week Charity Challenge has raised an astounding $1,190,000+ to benefit Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County and everyone in the community impacted by breast cancer. This year’s events raised more than $85,000! bctv.org/2025/11/17/bre…

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