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Polls show Dr. Oz holding narrow lead in Pa. Senate race | Election Central
NEWTOWN, Pa. – Name recognition, tons of cash, and an endorsement from former President Donald Trump have been campaign keys for Dr. Mehmet Oz, but he faces the highest unfavorability rating among GOP voters. Coming into election day polls have him leading, but only slightly. Hedge fund manager David McCormick, who’s spent nearly as much, …
Eagles invite Douglassville boy with rare health issue to summer training camp | Berks Regional News
DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa. – There’s a boy from Douglassville named Jaxon, but his mother Tanya calls him something else. “He is my miracle baby,” said Tanya Henshaw. She also calls him her wild child — rambunctious and a big Eagles football fan. His life did not begin this way, though. “I actually found out at my 20-week …
Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange honors retiring CEO, Berks company | Money
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s annual iXchange had a bittersweet tone this year. Held virtually on Wednesday, the organization said goodbye to retiring President and CEO Chad Paul by dedicating a large meeting and conference room, renaming an innovation award and naming a private street. More than 330 registered for the event …
RAWA deals with string of water main breaks amid snowstorm | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. – While focus remains on cleaning up the snow, Reading Area Water Authority crews work on repairing and cleaning up after a string of water main breaks. Fallout from the massive storm is making their job all the more difficult. A water main break in Reading, Pa. Feb. 2, 2021. Crews were working …
Carpenter Technology sees tough times but brighter future | Berks Regional News
PHILADELPHIA – Cyclical companies, like Carpenter Technology, can go through some rough times when the U.S. economy is bad, like now. The company, which has several manufacturing facilities in Berks County, reported negative results Thursday for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 in most financial measurements, and the stock dropped close to 4% in mid-morning …
Maidencreek Township courting new partner following break-up of Northern Berks Regional Police Department | Crime
Facing dissolution of the Northern Berks Regional Police Department in the spring, the only member-municipality that opposed the breakup is proceeding with haste to develop a plan for alternative police coverage. The Maidencreek Township supervisors are exploring contracting for coverage from Mount Penn-based Central Berks Regional Police Department as an alternative to establishing a department, …
Berks commissioners plan for upgrade to 911 technology | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. – The Berks County commissioners voted Thursday to allow for the transition to the next generation of 911 services (NG911) by allowing vendors and agencies to access the county’s existing 911 data. Brian Gottschall, director of the Berks County Department of Emergency Services, said 911 calls are being operated with the same technology …
COVID-19, 737 MAX aircraft challenge Carpenter Technology | Berks Regional News
PHILADELPHIA – Last quarter, it was the production halt of the Boeing 737 MAX that negatively impacted sales for Carpenter Technology. Now, it’s the pandemic. Carpenter, which has several manufacturing plants in Berks County, said in its fiscal 2020 third-quarter report that COVID-19 related disruptions negatively impacted operating income results by approximately $5.5 million. This …
Some health experts say standards for deciding when to open Pa. back up are problematic | Coronavirus Info Center
The eastern region of Pennsylvania has been repeatedly considered the hardest hit in terms of its rate of coronavirus cases. In particular, the southeast and northeast region have seen higher case numbers. The state’s Department of Health has said it’s also keeping a close eye on particular cities of concern, including Allentown, Reading and Hazleton. …
Carpenter Technology employees partner with Prospectus Berco clients to cheer the troops | Berks and Beyond
Carpenter Technology employees partnered recently with clients of Prospectus Berco to help cheer troops serving in the Middle East. “After the excitement of Christmas, we wanted to do something in the spring to let them know that we are still thinking of them,” said Yvonne Spitler, a Carpenter employee who has family members serving in …
