Posts From: November 2020

Holiday Guide to Shopping Small in Berks County

By Aubree Rader on Nov. 24, 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time to give thanks, celebrate the joys of the season, and honor family traditions with your loved ones. For many, the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, traditionally kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season, but this year may look a…

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Bring the Whole Family for Christmas Light Displays In Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 23, 2020

This year, we are celebrating the holiday season a little differently. Happily, two of our favorite Christmas lights displays are open for you to enjoy. Koziar's Christmas Village and Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill look forward to welcoming you with safety guidelines in place. For some, taking a…

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Let’s Go Local in West Reading, PA!

Nov. 18, 2020

West Reading, PA sits to the west of the City of Reading, separated by the Penn Street Bridge and Schuylkill River. Like its municipal neighbor, West Reading was first settled in 1733, but while Reading grew to become the 5th largest city in Pennsylvania, West Reading remained relatively unchanged…

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Let's Go Local in Oley, Pennsylvania

By Aubree Rader on Nov. 05, 2020

The Oley Valley’s picturesque landscape makes it a popular destination for Sunday drives. Why wait for Sunday when there are shops, restaurants, and interesting places to explore every day of the week? It’s time to see what you’re missing! Ice Cream for breakfast sounds delicious, but the Oley…

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Let’s Go Local in Kutztown, PA!

By Aubree Rader on Nov. 05, 2020

You may think of Kutztown as home to Kutztown University, the Kutztown Folk Festival, and the Chile Pepper Food Festival, but the town offers so much to see and do. Spend a day getting to know this hopping town. A great place to start a Friday or Saturday road trip to Kutztown is Renninger’s…

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Let’s Go Local in Hamburg, PA!

By Aubree Rader on Nov. 05, 2020

There’s no need to go far to enjoy new places and experiences. Take to the road and explore fun spots in Shartlesville, Lenhartsville, and Hamburg – all in Berks County. Begin your day by driving north on Rt 183 to Blue Mountain Family Restaurant in Shartlesville for one of their delicious…

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