Berks County News

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Berks County News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Berks County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Rep. Meuser criticizes Trump's conviction as politically motivated

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released a statement on May 30, 2024, regarding the conviction of former President Donald Trump.

Trey Yesavage, former Boyertown Area Senior High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

They open the tournament against Evansville Purple Aces.

Tyler Minick, former Governor Mifflin Senior High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

2022: 16.5% of Berks County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Berks County News | May 27, 2024

Berks County universities had 16.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Meuser legislation remembers lives of servicemembers lost in action

By Berks County News | May 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, has co-sponsored a resolution which calls upon all Americans this Memorial Day to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Congressman Meuser addresses regulatory burdens impacting small businesses

By Berks County News | May 22, 2024

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) participated in the House Small Business Committee’s hearing titled “Burdensome Regulations: Examining the Biden Administration’s Failure to Consider Small Businesses” on May 22, 2024. The hearing focused on the impact of regulations enacted by the Biden Administration on small businesses.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Berks County in week ending May 18?

By Berks County News | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Berks County News area weekly mass times

By Berks County News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Berks County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Berks County in week ending May 11?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

5.7% of citizens unemployed in Berks County in 2021

The unemployment rate in Berks County hit 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

House Budget Committee passes Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Today, the House Budget Committee passed the Cost Estimates Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Ed Case (D-HI), Jared Golden (D-ME), and Tom McClintock (R-CA). The legislation, known as H.R. 8341, aims to address America's escalating national debt and its associated interest costs.

Maloney urges action against Pennsylvania Game Commission's alleged lack of transparency

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's (PGC) alleged lack of transparency has led Republican House Game and Fisheries Committee Chairman David Maloney to once again reach out to the governor, state Office of Administration, and the PGC. He is urging action against what he describes as an agency that has lost sight of its mission.

Congressman Meuser Announces Winners of 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition today. The artwork of the first-place winner will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, along with other winners from across the nation. The pieces by students who secured second and third places will be exhibited in Congressman Meuser’s District offices.

Former Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center standout Zach Scherzer’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 17

They open the tournament against Cortland Red Dragons.

Former Fleetwood Senior High School standout Tyler Szilli’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 17

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

RJ Emrich, former Berks Catholic High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

Grant Fitzgerald, former Kutztown Area High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship