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Countywide Creative Works Contest with America250PA Berks
This countywide contest invites students to reflect on what the Declaration of Independence means to them through a written submission, original artwork, or short video. Deadline - March 30.
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Berks 275 Celebration Kickoff on March 11
Berks County is turning 275 next year and we are starting the celebration! Join us for a FREE kickoff event on March 11 at the Miller Center!
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County of Berks 2026 Budget Adopted
The County of Berks 2026 Budget was adopted during the Board of Commissioners meeting on December 18.
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Online Option for County Real Estate Tax Payments Expands
Adamstown, Earl Township, and New Morgan Borough residents can now pay their county Real Estate Taxes online. More tax districts will follow in the future.
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Reopening of Stonecliffe Recreation Area and Union Canal Activity Trail
Stonecliffe Recreation Area has reopened, including the Stonecliffe portion of the Union Canal/ Schuylkill River Trail. Click for details.
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County of Berks Increases Bounced Check Fee
The County of Berks has updated its Bounced Check fee. See statement for details.
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Fall 2025 Berks 1st Magazine in Mailboxes
The Fall 2025 Issue of Berks 1st magazine has hit Berks County households. Click to view an online version of the magazine.
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County Commissioners Call for State to End Budget Delays
The Berks County Board of Commissioners have urged the Pennsylvania Governor and Legislature to fulfill their responsibility to taxpayers by passing a state budget.
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Online Tax Bill Payments Available to Muhlenberg Twp Residents
Muhlenberg Township (District 66) is now able to pay outstanding annual and interim Berks real estate tax bills online with credit/debit cards.
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Low Levels of Legionella Detected at South Campus
The County of Berks was informed on August 11 of recent water test results that indicated a low level of Legionella bacteria at the South Campus.
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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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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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