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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Breaking Ground in the Fifth
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Photo Credits: Bill Ulrich/Reading Eagle |
Last Thursday, I was able to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the expansive “Broadcast District” development in Spring Township. Developers SJC Ventures and Concordia Group are spearheading the $350 million project on more than 100 acres at the intersection of Broadcasting and Paper Mill roads. The plan centers on constructing a 35,000-square-foot Whole Foods and 770 residential units with a blend of townhomes, single-family residences and apartments. The community will also feature 2.5 acres of green space with amenities like an outdoor fitness area and a dog park, plus a 1-mile walking trail designed to connect to the Penn State Berks campus and Gring’s Mill recreation area. This is fantastic news that only adds to the opportunities and strong future we're building right here in our community. |
DCNR to Host Virtual Workshop for Recreation, Conservation Grant Program
The DCNR will host a free, virtual grant workshop next month for those seeking funding assistance for a new park, trail or conservation project.
The workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, and is especially suited for local governments, nonprofits and community groups interested in applying for funding through the 2026 Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required to ensure participants receive needed materials. To register, visit the DCNR Calendar of Events here.
A recording will be made available on the DCNR YouTube channel for those who cannot participate. |
Ways to Protect Yourself Online
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Online safety is about more than just your computer. It helps safeguard personal information, finances, workplaces and more. Here are steps you can take to stay safe online:
Keep Software Updated: Updates protect your devices from the newest threats. Turn on automatic updates in your phone, computer and apps so don’t forget.
Use Strong Passwords: A strong password is long (16 characters or more) and includes a mix of letters, numbers and symbols. Never reuse the same password on different accounts.
Use a Password Manager: A password manager creates and stores strong passwords for you, so you can use a unique one for every account without having to remember them all. It also helps protect against fake login pages by only filling in your password when the website address is correct, giving you a warning if something looks suspicious.
Turn on Multifactor Authentication (MFA): MFA adds a second step when signing in, like entering a code from your phone or tapping a fingerprint. Turn it on for your email, bank, social media and shopping accounts.
Watch Out for Phishing: Be alert for fake emails or texts that try to trick you into clicking links or sharing personal information. Signs include urgent messages (“Your account will be closed!”), misspelled addresses (like “Amaz0n.com”), or requests for personal info. When in doubt, delete the message and contact the company directly. |
PennDOT Seeks Feedback on Construction, Maintenance Services
Pennsylvania drivers have a couple more days to weigh in on PennDOT’s construction and maintenance services.
The agency is inviting residents to participate in an online survey, open through tomorrow, Oct. 21, that includes 22 questions about how respondents receive PennDOT roadway information and how often PennDOT meets or exceeds expectations in construction and maintenance activities.
Participants will also be asked about their experiences with reporting concerns to the department, and whether or how they use the state's 511PA traveler information services.
The survey is available here. |
Move Over!
This past Saturday, Oct. 18, was National Move Over Day. Every state, including Pennsylvania, has laws in place requiring motorists to move over and slow down for emergency or disabled vehicles.
Drivers must move over or slow down for all responders, including police, fire, and ambulance crews, as well as stopped tow trucks and maintenance vehicles. Additionally, a similar regulation requires motorists to move over or slow down when approaching a stationary trash or recycling truck.
If drivers approaching an emergency response area are unable to safely merge into a lane farther away from the scene, the law requires drivers to pass the area at a speed of at least 20 miles per hour under the posted speed limit.
An emergency response area is where an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing, or where road crews or emergency responders use lighted flares, signs or other methods to try to warn travelers.
Click here to learn more. |
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