r/BerksCounty

I just read a article that the county commissioners approved to 12 million to the Berks County Redelvoment Authority. They own the tracks, not the railroad. This money goes towards track and bridge work. Christian Lienbach even admitted that hindsight is 20/20 and the county should have not purchased the railroad. Which they did twice. Because of the bridges and track. According to the online tax returns for non profits the railroad has 900k in salaries. The railroad was supposed to maintain the track, but over the years didn't bother.

If the railroad is so poor where does all the money come from to restore the train cars? Why isn't the track being fixed? Because the executive director sells off railroad property to pay for the train cars. 1 locomotive is for sale. The track maintenance equipment is gone as well as the little trolley car. This railroad was purchased to bring freight back to the area. In what 10 years there is 2 customers. I don't get it. How much other tax money goes to things like this?

A fired Whitpain Township police officer filed a nepotism complaint, accusing Tom ‘Pay to Play’ Wittig of influencing hiring and firing decisions. Sharing for awareness in Berks County.

Driving home from work today, I saw a masked man with a slung rifle at the intersection of Rt 61 and Jetson Dr. He had a sign that read '18 words'. Anyone know anything about him?

Anybody headed out tonight to watch the Sixers? Looking for suggestions for a good place to watch in Fleetwood.

Hello. I am in search of a bachelors level outpatient therapist job in the Reading area. I currently hold a role of an assistant outpatient therapist (bachelors level). Thank you!

I'm in the Berks county area and finally trying to let a professional touch my hair again because I can't do the cuts I want on my own. I'm looking for a more alternative vibe, but any salons I find that I'd be willing to go to are up to an hour away. I was looking for more up to 30mins if anyone knows of salons that do alternative hair cuts!!!