by Derek Harris | Jul 31, 2026 | News, Workforce Development
While America just finished celebrating its 250th anniversary, the idea of the American Dream did not come about until the 1930s. At the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2026 Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy (EEA), the event was built around the central theme of the...
by admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Agricultural Department, News
A surprisingly fitting definition of agriculture is found in Berks County, Pa. WOMELSDORF, Pa. — Like any successful crop, the Berks County Farm Bureau’s inaugural Field to Table Dinner began with a seed: What if people could enjoy a field-to-table dinner in the...
by admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Workforce Development, News
The most recent jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a 4.4% unemployment rate for Berks County. How do we know if that is good, bad or neither? (for reference Pennsylvania is .1% lower and the US is .1% higher). Okay, so our rate is...
by Derek Harris | May 12, 2026 | News
When you wake up in the morning, do you remember what you dreamt about? Somedays you will remember a sliver, but it often fades before your morning coffee is finished. When you daydream, it is often from when your mind is wandering away from a specific task at hand....
by Derek Harris | Apr 17, 2026 | News, Planning Commission
As you drive down 422, you can’t help but notice the countless Realtor billboards and advertisements asking if you are ready to sell your home. One thing you don’t see as often is a “For Sale” sign in a front yard. Berks County’s housing supply has been tight for...
