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Five Lehigh Valley, Central Pa. projects receive historic tax credits
Five redevelopment projects in Berks, Lancaster and York counties will split nearly $700,000 made available by the state as part a bigger $3 million allocation of historic preservation tax credits.
Berks farm will add pullet house with state loan money
A Berks County farm will be expanding its operations thanks to a $400,000 economic development loan from the Pennsylvania Development Authority.
Berks mini casino receives state approval
The Pennsylvania Gaming Commission has approved the award of a Category 4 casino license to Penn National Gaming of Wyomissing, through its Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association.
AG: Berks company allegedly falsified drinking water reports
Pennsylvania prosecutors allege that a Berks County excavation company altered the results of water samples, allowing for a contaminated water line to serve about 40 homes in Berks County.
Penn State Health St. Joseph is gifted $425K for nursing education programs
Penn State Health St. Joseph has been given $425,000 to establish a nursing simulation lab and provide funding for nursing education at the St. Joseph’s downtown campus in Reading.
Berks County’s Maple Grove Raceway is for sale
Maple Grove Raceway, a drag racing destination for over half a century, is for sale for $8 million.
Crestmont Heritage builds new housing in Reading neighborhood
Crestmont Heritage, a residential home builder in Reading, has completed the first of a new 10-unit residential housing project in the 300 block of Crestmont Street in Reading’s Millmont/18th Ward neighborhood.
State health officials declare hepatitis A outbreak
The number of hepatitis A cases reported in the state since January of 2018 is 171, according to the May 20 announcement by the state’s Department of Health.
Firms find role in halting human trafficking
The international law enforcement community suspects millions of people are taken and subjected to forced labor and sex in countries around the world, but the crime of human trafficking is hard to prosecute because it is so hidden and its victims so controlled by fear, separation and language barriers.
If measles clocks in, is your company prepared?
Measles cases are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that between Jan. 1 and May 10 of this year 839 cases of measles were confirmed in 23 states, including Pennsylvania.
Potential buyer IDed for bankrupt Reading Eagle Co.
The Reading Eagle is reporting that its parent company has attracted a qualified bidder to purchase the company out of bankruptcy.
Private club renovates Berks golf course
The owners of LedgeRock Golf Club in Cumru Township in Berks County have started renovating the club's golf course to make it more accessible for players at all skill levels.
