Press Releases

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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Fall 2024 Issue of Berks 1st Magazine is Available

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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 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 Reopening Delay

The reopening of Ebling Memorial Bridge in Muhlenberg Twp. will be delayed until October.

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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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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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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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Online County Real Estate Tax Payments Option Expands to Amity, Mohnton

Amity & Mohnton residents can now pay their county Real Estate Taxes online. More tax districts will follow in the future.

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