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ALERT! In observance of the holiday: County of Berks offices and buildings will close to the public from 12 PM, December 24, 2024, through December 25, 2024 (reopening 8 AM, December 26, 2024) and 12 PM, December 31, 2024, through January 1, 2025 (reopening 8 AM, January 2, 2025).

Please note – 24/7 operations at the county courthouse and services center will remain operational.

Press Releases

Press Releases

Berks County Seal
County to Close Offices Early 12/24 & 12/31
County of Berks offices and buildings will close to the public at Noon on Dec. 24 & 31, 2024. 24/7 operations will remain operational.
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Berks County Seal
Countywide Burn Ban Expires on Dec. 2
The Burn Ban for Berks County that went into effect on November 2 will expire as scheduled on Monday, December 2.
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Berks County Seal
2025 Proposed County Budget Presented for Public Review
The County of Berks 2025 Proposed Budget was presented to the Board of Commissioners during their November 21 meeting.
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Berks County Seal
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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Fall 2024 Issue of Berks 1st Magazine is Available
Click here for links to the online version of Berks 1st magazine OR to sign up for future issues.
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Berks County Seal
Berks Seeks Rolling Hills Landfill Advisory Council Members
The County of Berks is seeking residents of Earl Township who are interested in serving on the Rolling Hills Landfill Advisory Council.
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November Mail-In & Absentee Ballots Being Mailed
Mail-in & Absentee Ballots for Berks County are being printed and mailed as of Oct. 4. Voters who have requested such ballots should begin to receive them the week of Oct. 7.
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Mt. Penn & Antietam Lake Park Deer Management Program to begin on September 21
UPDATE The City of Reading, Berks County and Berks Nature are preparing for the start of the 2024-2025 Deer Management Program partnership. Click for details.
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Berks County Seal
Berks County Veterans Affairs Office Relocating to Spring Township
The county Veterans Affairs offices will relocate to 20 Commerce Drive in Wyomissing in mid-Sept.
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Ebling Memorial Bridge
Ebling Memorial Bridge Reopening Delay
The reopening of Ebling Memorial Bridge in Muhlenberg Twp. will be delayed until October.
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Berks County Seal
County Statement on the Trump Assassination Attempt
The Board of Commissioners of Berks County has released a statement regarding the attempted assassination on the former president.
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Berks County Seal
Four Berks County Municipal Plans Receive Funding Awards from PA DCED
Berks County has received grants for municipal planning from the state's Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Berks County Seal
Exeter Added to Online Option for County Real Estate Tax Payments
Exeter residents can now pay their county Real Estate Taxes online. More tax districts will follow in the future.
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Spring 2024 Issue of Berks 1st Magazine is Available
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Exide Site Added to EPA National Priorities List
After years of lobbying from Berks County, the EPA has added the Exide Technologies area to the National Priorities List.
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