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Statewide 9-1-1 Outages Resolved
At this time, 9-1-1 call delivery throughout the state has returned to normal service. Berks County residents should feel confident to call 9-1-1 if needed.
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South Campus Reopens July 7
Berks County South Campus in Mohnton will reopen to the public on July 7.
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Self-Reporting Tool for Berks County Weather Damage
Berks DES has an online tool for Berks Residents to self-report weather-related damage. Click the link below to go to the tool.
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Join Us for to Celebrate the Berks Liberty Bell!
The public is invited to a patriotic ceremony on Tuesday, July 8, at Noon at the Berks County Liberty Bell on the first floor of the Berks County Services Center.
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Berks County Planning Commission Annual Report Available
The BCPC Annual Report is online and available to review. The report details the 2024 year-long and day-to-day efforts and successes of the Planning Commission.
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County of Berks and BCIU Team Up for Mental Health Awareness Month
Berks County, MH/DD, and BCIU have partnered to promote National Mental Health Awareness Month this May.
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Spring 2025 Berks 1st Magazine in Mailboxes
The Spring 2025 Issue of Berks 1st magazine has hit Berks County households. Click to view an online version of the magazine.
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Several County Departments Moving to South Campus in April & May
The Area Agency on Aging, Assessment, the Planning Commission, and other county departments will move in April and May.
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Stonecliffe Recreation Area Closed Through June
Stonecliffe Recreation Area in Reading will be closed to the public at least until the end of June while the City of Reading makes sewer infrastructure improvements throughout the park.
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Commissioners Present 2025 Goals & Objectives
Commissioners Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera, and Dante Santoni, Jr. presented their 2025 priorities during the public Operations Meeting on February 11.
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Berks VA Center First in PA to Offer On-Site Mental Health Treatment
A groundbreaking partnership between Berks County and the federal US VA makes the Berks County Veterans Affairs the first county VA center in Pennsylvania to provide on-site mental health treatment.
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Tips to Prevent Spread of Avian Flu in Berks
The county Department of Agriculture is offering tips for residents to prevent the spread of Avian Flu in Berks.
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Berks County Commissioners' Town Halls for 2025
The Berks County Commissioners hold open town hall sessions throughout the year and throughout the county to talk to residents and present the work of county government.
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2025 County Budget Adopted
The County of Berks 2025 Budget was adopted during the Board of Commissioners meeting on December 19.
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Well Done and Thank You to Berks County Election Services
The Berks County Board of Elections extends its deepest gratitude to the county’s Election Services Department, our exceptional volunteers, and committed poll workers.
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