Northeast Berks News

09/26/2026

Friend Inc. new food pantry is located one block off Kutztown's Main Street in the newly purchased and renovated 100-year-old ice house.

The newly purchased and renovated building is both walkable and on the Kutztown University student shuttle route, making it easily accessible for Friend Inc.’s clients and volunteers.

09/25/2026

The festival featured two fiddle competitions, roving music players, a jammin area, open mic, crafters, Brandywine Colonials Fife & Drum and headliner Nye Van Wyk.

The festival featured two fiddle competitions, roving music players, a jammin area, open mic, crafters, Brandywine Colonials Fife & Drum and headliner Nye Van Wyk.

09/18/2026

Fleetwood’s Finest is a biennial celebration recognizing the individuals and organizations whose dedication, generosity and community spirit have helped make Fleetwood a special place to call home.

Fleetwood’s Finest was created to shine a spotlight on the people and organizations who strengthen the community, support their neighbors and preserve the qualities that make Fleetwood unique.

09/13/2026

Five Girl Scouts from Daniel Boone Troop 1052 recently completed their Bronze Award project, building a pair of dugouts on a softball field at Amity Community Park.

Five Girl Scouts from Daniel Boone Troop 1052 recently completed their Bronze Award project, building a pair of dugouts on a softball field at Amity Community Park.

09/02/2026

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08/28/2026

Demonstrating Pennsylvania German life on the farm, the Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society welcomed 975 visitors to the historic Dreibelbis Farm in Virginville on Saturday, Aug. 22, for its annual Farm Festival.

Featuring old-time tools and farming activities, the Farm Festival demonstrated Pennsylvania German life on the farm.

08/20/2026

Berks County-based nonprofit American Hero Wishes recently gifted a guitar to a combat-injured veteran in Pensacola, Fla. Playing guitar has become an important source of comfort and expression.

Berks County-based nonprofit American Hero Wishes recently gifted a guitar to a combat-injured veteran in Pensacola, Fla. Playing guitar has become source of comfort and expression.

08/16/2026

Kutztown Day is a fun-filled day that brings Kutztown and the surrounding community together for a day-long celebration that includes music, games, food, raffles, fireworks, and lots of giveaways.

Kutztown Day is a fun-filled day that brings Kutztown and the surrounding community together for a day-long celebration that includes music, games, food, raffles, fireworks, and lots of give-a-ways.

08/02/2026

Kutztown FFA’s first antique tractor restoration project culminates at the Kutztown Fair. The tractor will be sold at auction during the fair on Aug. 8.

Kutztown FFA’s first antique tractor restoration project culminates at the Kutztown Fair. The tractor will be sold at auction during the fair on Aug. 8.

08/01/2026

More than 225 vehicles cruised along East Main Street for Kutztown Strong’s Kutztown Kruizz on July 25.

“The Kruizz was very well attended by both spectators and participants,” said Kutztown Strong President Susan Collier. “There were hundreds of people on Main Street and in the Kutztown Park."
"We are appreciative of the community’s support.”

In addition to viewing vehicles of all makes, models and years, visitors were treated music by The Zeptones, karaoke with DJ Jeff George and concert by the Fabulous Grease Band.