The counties have begun their fifth year of the video competition organized by the Manufacturer’s Resource Center that pairs students with manufacturers in the region to learn about manufacturing careers.

The Altoona-based convenience chain will officially open its new store in New Smithville Wednesday at 2298 Golden Key Road.

Four Berks County fitness centers are combining to open a training center in Wyomissing designed to serve the needs of a varied clientele.

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.

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.

The credit union, which has 57 branches, opened its newest in the Reading suburb of Shillington at 516 Lancaster Ave.

The state First Industries Fund has provided low interest loans for four Berks County farm projects.

Amazon and the Giant Co. have announced they’ll be hiring thousands in the region and even a Lehigh Valley shopping center, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley is hosting a job fair next week to meet the demand for workers.

Pamela Shupp Menet, who currently serves as vice president of external affairs for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, is taking over the newly created dual role of economic development director and deputy chief administration officer for Berks County.

After being closed since mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox Theatres of Wyomissing said that it will reopen Friday, Aug. 21, one day after national theater chain, AMC said it will be reopening.