== Category Index ==

 

  • Activities & Events Calendar
    ~ Activities and Events Calendar as provided and updated by the Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau;  great site to find out what's happening and what's coming to Berks County.  Searchable by month.

  • AboutBerks.Com
    Commercially supported guide to Berks County;  extensive and expanding links and resources.

  • Antietam Lake
    ~ Antietam Lake near Mt Penn, Pennsylvania;  fishing, ice-fishing in winter

  • Apple Dumpling Fest
    ~ The annual Apple Dumpling Festival in Sinking Spring has become a tradition in the Berks County area for the past 50 years. It is considered to be a true piece of Americana reminiscent of the old time county fairs where friends, families, and neighbors meet and have fun.

  • Bear Creek Mountain Resort
    ~ Bear Creek Mountain Resort is a first class facility located on 330 acres in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort features skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing winter activities and hiking, biking, fishing and boating during the summertime.

  • Bee Tree Trail Carriage & Wagon Tours
    ~ From a horse drawn carriage such as wedding carriages to hayrides, horse drawn wagons to sleigh rides, a stop in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania, nestled snugly in Berks County, is the perfect way to make your visit truly spectacular.

  • Berks Arts Council
    ~ official website of the Berks Arts Council, whose mission is to "encourage and promote all the arts, to develop an appreciation of the arts and to enrich and enhance the quality of life in Berks County."

  • Berks Civic Theatre
    ~ Since 1914, Reading Civic Theatre has been presenting high quality musical theatre productions to Berks and surrounding community audiences. RCT presents large scale Broadway productions on the first weekends in May and December.

  • Berks County Living Dining Guide
    Listing of Restaurants as posted on Berks County Living's web site; brief description of cousine type, addresses and phone numbers; also includes customer reviews if available

  • Berks GameDay
    ~ BERKS GAME DAY: Scholastic Sports Headquarters provided by the Reading Eagle; comprehensive news, photos and resources from local scholastic teams of all sports.

  • Berks Jazz Fest
    ~ 14th annual Berks County Jazz Fest:  March 12 through 21, 2004

  • Berks Paranormal Association
    ~  The Berks Lehigh Paranormal Association is comprised of a small group of very dedicated and serious researchers.  We investigate reported hauntings throughout eastern Pennsylvania using scientific means and historical research.

  • Berks Web
    ~ One of the oldest and most traditional of Berks County's Web Guides;  highly recommended, with many interesting links and resources.

  • Birds of Berks County Pennsylvania
    ~ Pictures of birds, photographed in Berks County by local amateur photographers (Fun site for birdwatchers; contribute your own photo!)

  • Blue Falls Grove Waterpark
    ~ catering, pool, waterslide, camping, picnics and special events

  • Blue Marsh Lake
    ~ Blue Marsh Lake government site with photos, maps and descriptions of recreational facilities and opportunities

  • Bowl-O-Rama
    ~
    "Your Family Bowling Center": 4100 Perkiomen Ave., Reiffton;  Next to Boscov's East, Exeter Township (610-779-3090)

  • Calendar of Events
    ~ browse or post community activities and events on the Reading Eagle Community Events Calendar

  • Campgrounds
    ~ List of campgrounds, campsites, camping facilities in Berks county, with links to individual websites

  • Chamber of Commerce of Berks County 
    ~o
    fficial site with many links and information on area attractions

  • Carmike Cinemas
    ~ Carmike Cinema movie information, showtimes, links to official movie sites and more

  • Christmas Village (Koziar's)
    ~ Find yourself in a dazzling valley set aglow with more Christmas lights than you have ever seen before...

  • Cinema Center
    ~ Movie information, what's playing, showtimes, reviews, trivia, purchase "movie money" gift books

  • Crystal Cave
    ~ Famous Crystal Cave Park is the most  popular natural attraction in PA.  This great underground wonder has been visited by millions since its discovery in 1871

  • Entertainment Calendar as posted on Reading Eagle.Com
    ~ Comprehensive calendar listing as posted in the Reading Eagle focusing on week-end activities at local clubs, theaters, dinner theaters, concerts, dances and special exhibits.

  • Evergreen Country Club
    ~ The dining room and bar at the Evergreen provide a pleasant and warm atmosphere for members and guests to enjoy relaxing evenings together. The dining room also features a stage for use by entertainers or speakers, a dance floor, and bar.

  • Exeter Park
    ~
    Pictures and description of Exeter Park and Playground near Lausch's Elementary school.

  • Golden Age Air Museum
    ~  At the foot of the Blue Mountain ridge. in scenic Berks County Pennsylvania, the hands of time have been turned back to the days of Barnstormers. The Golden Age Air Museum is a living museum dedicated to preserving aviation's golden past.

  • Grings Mill Recreation Area
    Summer highlights at the Mill include annual festivals
    Gring's Mill also hosts the Holiday Lights Program during the month of December.

  • Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
    ~ Hawk Mountain Sanctuary offers visitors an outstanding experience in nature observation with its mountaintop vistas and thrilling migration of nearly 20,000 hawks, eagles and falcons.

  • Hay Creek Festival
    A living experience of Berks County's rich agricultural and technological past, with demonstrations of early American crafts and trades

  • Heister Lanes Bowling Center
    ~ Hiester Lanes Bowling Center ~ (610) 929-3673801 ~ Hiester's Lanes Reading, PA 19605

  • Jingle Bell Fest
    Hi gang , I’m Jingle Bell. Santa put me in charge of creating a Spectacular Holiday Lights Festival to help spread Holiday Spirit and get everyone ready for Christmas. So I gathered some of the other elves and we built really cool light displays, assembled some fun amusement rides...

  • King Frost Parade
    ~ King Frost! Say the name in Berks County and you think of Hamburg , all lit up and full of people, smelling pizza, fallen leaves and diesel fumes, and throbbing to the beat of several dozen bands.

  • Kutztown Fairgrounds
    ~ Home to Annual Kutztown Festival and Kutztown Fair

  • Kutztown Festival
    ~
    enjoy the finest in traditional crafts, food, music and folklife.  Fun for all ages! 200 of Americas finest traditional craftsmen.  Fascinating demonstrations and treasures you can take home...

  • Lake Ontelaunee
    ~ Map and photographs of Lake Ontelaunee, on Route 73, near Shoemakersville, PA

  • Laser Quest
    ~ Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music.

  • Lodging
    ~information, photos and websites on area Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels and Campgrounds

  • Mast Farms Corn Maze
    ~
    Features 10 acres of corn, 2 corn mazes, straw bale maze, petting zoo, hayride, sand boxes, face and pumpkin painting and more

  • Movie Listings:

    Zap2it.com -- Movie news, reviews, trailers and times
    Zap2it.com Movies -- find a review, trailer or movie times at your local theater


  • Oley Valley Community Fair
    ~ The Oley Valley Community Fair promotes good friendly competition among the many friends and neighbors of the surrounding Oley area.

  • Ozzy's Sportsfun Center (Ozzy's Funland)
    ~ Ozzy's has everything you can imagine a sports fun center could offer.  Whether it's Birthday Parties, Rock Climbing, Organized Sports, Family Outings, Group Events, Company Picnics, Holiday Parties, Team Building or just Plain Fun! Ozzy's has something fun for everyone!

  • Parks and Playgrounds
    ~ descriptions, photos and reviews of parks in Berks county; write your own review

  • Pineland Skatepark
    ~ Another hidden gem provided by Exeter Township; this one boast a large baseball field as well as full-size soccer or field hockey field, playground, pavillion, and beautiful, secluded location. Nice exercise/walking trail as well

  • Reading Discount Cinema
    ~ Why pay full price for movies, if you can wait a month or two and still see them on the big screen for a much more affordable price?  And Wednesdays offers BYOB free popcorn!

  • Reading Express Indoor Football
    ~ Official Reading Express Indoor Football web site with Schedules and Ticket Information, player statistics, photo gallery, promotions and much more!

  • Reading Fair
    ~ Flat admission fee of $8.00 covers all rides and entertainment;  visit website to see features and entertainment schedule

  • Reading Phillies
    ~Official Web Site with Schedules and Ticket Information

  • Reading Raptors
    ~ The Reading Raptors are a Triple-A minor league football club, founded in 2004, and locally owned by Nelson Entertainment Management Group, LLP. The team's regular season schedule runs from mid-summer through mid-autumn.

  • Reading Railers
    ~ The Reading Railers Professional Men’s Basketball Team intends to recruit the best non-NBA players in the world and showcase these stars of tomorrow in a setting that will enable fans to become part of the experience, not only of the team in their community, but to see up close and personally the development of these young stars.

  • Reading Royals
    ~ Official Reading Royals Hockey Web Site with Schedules, Ticket Information, Photo Gallery and much more

  • R.S.M.E. (Reading Society of Model Engineers)
    ~ The Reading Society of Model Engineers is a model engineering club focusing on railroading. Our 25 acre site, including the 15" gauge Laurel Run Railroad is located near Reading in Berks County, PA

  • Rustic Park
    ~ Photos and description of Rustic Park and Playground area in Birdsboro, PA

  • Seasonal Atractions & Activities
    ~ Browse activities available during special seasons or holidays

  • Skyline Stables
    ~ just minutes away from Reading, Allentown, Quakertown and Pottstown. Skyline has over 100 acres of wooded trails along with an indoor arena. There are always quality horses and ponies to choose from

  • Sovereign Center & Sovereign Performing Arts Center
    ~view information on upcoming events

  • Shocktoberfest Haunted Themepark
    ~
    Shocktoberfest is known as Pennsylvania's Premier Haunted Theme Park featuring The Biohazard Hayride, The Toxic Asylum Haunted Hospital, the Monster Midway with food, games, music, contests and shows

  • Skateaway Family Skating Center
    ~ Welcome to Skateaway Reading, The Family Skating Center. We have plenty of opportunities for you to skate here. No matter what your age.

  • Stonecliffe Action Park
    ~ stonecliffe park information:  located along the Skhuylkill River near Reading, features an outdoor action park with ramps for skaters, skateboarders and bikers.

  • Terry Hill Waterpark
    ~ Terry Hill Waterpark is all about family, even our prices! We think you'll find us to be one of the best deals around for fun, excitement, and value.

  • TV Listings:

    Zap2it.com TV news, ratings and guide to television shows
    Zap2it.com TV listings for broadcast, cable and satellite television


  • The Works at Wyomissing
    ~ The Works at Wyomissing was established in mid-2003 with the intention of providing a unique combination of dining and entertainment in a friendly atmosphere.   The Works is set in a 33,000 square foot space that served as a foundry in Reading’s industrial 1920’s. The heritage of the historic building is still visible in many of the architectural features incorporated in The Works’ renovation, including towering steel beams, original exposed bricks, and even some heavy equipment artifacts.

  • Visitor's Bureau of Reading and Berks County
    ~ official Site with extensive information and links to attractions, events, dining, lodging and recreation in Berks County Pennsylvania!

  • W K & S Railroad
    ~ The WK&S Railroad is located in Kempton, PA in scenic Berks County.Known as the "Hawk Mountain Line" because of its' proximity to the famous bird sanctuary, the WK&S has been open since 1963. Train rides are offered on weekends from May through October, with special events throughout the year, including a Santa Special weekend in December

  • American Music Theater (Lancaster)
    ~ American Music Theatre is all about the music and there's enough of it to suit any age and every taste.

  • Bed & Breakfasts in Pennsylvania (Pamela Lanier's Guide)
    ~ Find descriptive listings for Pennsylvania bed and breakfast inns, including pictures, rates, and amenities.

  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
    ~ The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, providing top quality productions and award-winning food

  • Experience PA Website 
    ~Discover other Regional Pennsylvania Events and Attractions

  • Explore PA History
    ~
    Pennsylvania has quite a story to tell. From the battlefields of wars that defined our nation to the engineering marvels that helped build it, explore the amazing heritage of PA

  • Go Pa Outdoors
    ~ Watch eagles soar at Hawk Mountain. Camp beside a mountain stream. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Take a deep breath. Aaaaahhh, the great Pennsylvania outdoors. 
    Visit the best places in Pennsylvania for hunting, skiing, and fishing...

  • Haunted Pennsylvania
    ~ Explore Haunted Bed & Breakfasts, Ghost Tours, Murder Mystery Weekends, and Famous Graves of some of Pennsylvania's most well-known people.

  • Hershey Park Sweet Lights
    ~ A true winter wonderland awaits at HERSHEY SWEET LIGHTS, A Holiday Drive-Thru Spectacular. Relax and enjoy nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays from the comfort of your car, while you wind through over two miles of wooded winter trails

  • Knoebels Amusement Park
    ~ Rt. 487 Elysburg, PA 17824 ~ (570)672-2572 ~ (800)ITS-4FUN

  • PA Bigfoot Society
    ~ The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society conducts year round Expeditions and Investigations on Bigfoot Sightings in Pennsylvania and the surrounding Areas.

  • PA Camping & Campsites
    ~ Comprehensive, regional and searchable listing of campsites, camping facilities throughout Pennsylvania as detailed on the Pavisnet website

  • PavisNet (Pennsylvania Visitors Network)
    ~ Excellent regional resource for camping. recreation and other hobby and passtime activities in Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
    ~ Searchable database and navigational map containing information on all of Pennsylvania's State Parks

  • Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Team
    ~
    Official website of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Team

  • Philadelphia Flyers NHL Hockey Team
    ~ Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL Hockey Team

  • Philadelphia Phillies Baseball
    ~ Official website of the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball team

  • Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers NBA Basketball Team
    ~ Official Website of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball Team

  • Philadelphia Zoo
    ~ Throughout its history, the Philadelphia Zoo has played a monumental role in educating the public about exotic animals, promoting and participating in worldwide conservation efforts for endangered wildlife, and providing exceptional recreational opportunities for families

  • Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
    ~ In May 1963, Pioneer Tunnel, which ceased operation in 1931, was retimbered and reopened as a place where visitors could experience a real anthracite coal mine.

  • Punxsutawny Phil ~ Groundhog Day Weather-Predicting Groundhog
    ~ Official site of the Punxsutawney Phil groundhog club, world's most famous weather-predicting groundhog.

  • Renaissance Faire
    ~ The Faire, with a cast of 100's of colorfully costumed merriemakers, is a rollicking recreation of a 16th Century country festival celebrating a visit by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I, "God Save The Queen!"

  • Sight and Sound Theaters
    ~ Sight & Sound® offers inspirational live stage productions in each of our two Lancaster County theatres (AKA Bible on Stage)

  • State Theater (Easton)
    ~ Center for Performing Arts in Easton Pa; variety of musical and theatrical shows

  • Stoudt's Brewery
    ~ At Stoudt’s we are committed to the artisanal renaissance that is sweeping the nation. In this busy world it seems that often quality and craftsmanship are sacrificed for time...

  • Strasburg Railroad
    ~ All aboard America's oldest short-line railroad, where you'll ride authentically restored passenger cars pulled by a huge, coal-burning steam locomotive. See our Amish neighbors up close .... 

  • Susquehanna Calendar
    ~ Calendar of events in Susquehanna Valley region as detailed on WGAL8 News

  • VisitPA.com (AKA ExplorePA.com)
    ~
    VisitPA.com is an official tourism Web site for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The site is organized by groups of four-day roadtrips designed to promote travel and tourism in Pennsylvania.

 

  • AddictingGames.Com
    ~ Play games online for free and fun; new games added daily, very fun passtime, at no cost!  (Everyone needs to play every now and then)

  • America's Byways
    ~ America's Byways® are gateways to adventures where no two experiences are the same. The National Scenic Byways Program invites you to come closer to America's heart and soul...

  • Birdsource
    ~ Birdsource is a revolutionary partnership between citizens and scientists, designed and managed by the National Audobon Society and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornothology.

  • Crayola.Com
    ~
    Printable coloring pages and crafts, craft ideas, online games, product info, ideas for educators and parents, card and certificate creator and more.

  • Digital Photography Review
    ~
    Digital Photography Review™ is an independent resource dedicated to the provision of news, reviews and information about Digital Photography and Digital Imaging published at the Internet address www.dpreview.com™. 

  • Discover Our Town
    ~ DiscoverOurTown.com provides comprehensive city guides that include travel information, area attractions and restaurant listings for towns across the United States.

  • Florida Museum of Natural History Photo Collection of Southeastern Birds
    ~ The Photo Gallery of Southeastern U. S. Birds predominantly features photographs by arbovirologist - photographer Dr. Dan Sudia. Dr. Sudia's copyrighted photographs may be used free for educational and personal use.

  • Gamevance
    ~ Play games for free, win prizes; sweet and simple!

  • Go Camping America
    ~ The premier source of information on private parks and campgrounds all across the country.  Search by geographical maps, States, locations, activities, amenities, etc.

  • Internet Movie Database
    ~ find extensive reviews and information on virtually any movie ever made

  • MovieFone
    ~
    AOL's movie review and information site

  • MovieTickets
    ~ Search movie listings, reviews, showtimes; purchase advance tickets

  • National Park Service
    ~ The National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system – the first of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share, the legacies of this land.

  • Snowflake Maker
    ~ Virtual Snowflake Maker;  cut folded paper with virtual scissors, and you'll make a different snowflake every time!  Quite fun and addictive; kids (and parents) can print their flakes, or display them in the online gallery.

  • TicketMaster
    ~ find events, buy tickets


  • Airport
    ~
    Reading Regional Airport website, with flight status, schedules, specials and related travel information

  • Barta Bus Transportation Services
    ~ The BARTA Transportation Center (BTC) at 8th and Cherry Streets in downtown Reading. BARTA BUS'S mission is to provide safe, efficient, convenient and dependable transportation to the people of Berks County.

  • Berks County Weddings
    ~ Berks County Weddings, in Reading PA; Berks County's resource for planning an elegant wedding.

  • Berks Free Stuff
    ~ Get Free Merchandise and Samples with no obligation and no shipping, courtesy of Berks County Web ~ Berks Free Stuff

  • Business Web Sites
    ~ Links to local business websites as categorized and detailed on Berks Web 

  • Bid To Buy
    ~
    Bid on new items from local merchants; most items starting at about 50% of retail price. Sponsored by the Reading Eagle.

  • Cabelas
    ~ This mecca for sportsmen and women is Cabela's first showroom on the east coast

  • Classified Ads
    ~
    Buy or sell stuff locally ~ free ads

  • Fairgrounds Square Mall
    ~ Fairgrounds Square Mall Official Website & Store Links: 3050 North Fifth Street Highway, Reading, Pennsylvania  19605

  • Greyhound Bus Services
    ~
    Buy tickets online; look for special travel deals and coupons.

  • Grim's Greenhouse, Farm Market and Fall Festival
    ~ Two generations of the Grim Family are growing quality plants and full flavor vegetables for you.  Also features a Fall Festival "Corn" Maze, flashlight maze and many fall decorations and activities.

  • Joey's Skateboard Shop
    ~ Locally owned and operated, Joey's Skateboard Shop in Reading, PA is an excellent place to purchase skateboards and skateboard equipment at prices that are reasonable and competitive.

  • KiJiJi Local Classifieds
    ~ Welcome to Kijiji, your new local Reading classifieds site. Post your free ad here! Look for items for sale, services, cars, jobs, housing, and more.

  • Leesport Farmer's Market
    ~Nestled off of Route 61 in scenic northern Berks County, our Farmers Market offers an UNIMAGINABLE variety of foods, plants, antiques and collectibles, clothing, and much, much more all served up with a friendly smile

  • McCue's Mercantile
    ~ Unique country and primitive gifts and household items, gourmet coffee and mixes, bath and body, candles, and beautiful hand-crafted products from local artists.

  • Northern Berks & Kutztown Area Chamber of Commerce
    ~ Northeast Berks and the The Kutztown Area Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1989, the chamber serves the general economic trading region encompassing Northeast Berks.

  • Nurse Corps Nursing Services
    ~ Nurse Corps Nursing Services, Inc. is a temporary nursing services corporation providing "Innovative Staffing Solutions" for healthcare facilities and attractive alternative employment options for nursing professionals

  • Renningers Antique and Farmers Market
    ~ Deemed by serious collectors worldwide as one of the foundations of the antique world, Renningers Antique Market provides over 250 dealers, specializing in all spectrums of the industry.

  • Search
    ~find businesses in Berks utilizing business name, category or keywords (via Berks Chamber of Commerce Website)

  • Sheerlund Forests Tree Farm
    ~ Family-owned farm established in 1901, located in a beautiful and unspoiled 500-acre valley near Reading.  We have Christmas trees of Douglas Fir and Blue Spruce, as well as many other varieties, both wholesale and retail

  • Vanity Fair Factory Outlet
    ~Incredible savings at the renowned Vanity Fair Factory Outlet; enough to bring shoppers in by tour bus from out of state!

  • Vanity Fair Factory Outlet $10 Savings Coupon

  • WEEU Radio Online Auction
    ~ Bid on various items of broad and local interest as sponsored by WEEU radio website

  • Who's Who Berks (People's Choice Awards)
    ~ You only have to know two words, "Who's Who," to know which businesses in Berks County are recognized most often among area residents.  Created to celebrate local business leadership, The People’s Choice Who's Who in Berks program seeks to reward local businesses for developing strong and memorable relationships with their customers.
     

  • LancoDirectory.Com
    ~ Lanco Directory Online is more than a listing of businesses located in Lancaster County. It is an introduction to a unique approach to life that is reflected in "Plain" Business. Discover quality and value in products manufactured in Lancaster County that surpass average standards of workmanship.

  • Pennsylvania Treasury Official Website
    ~ Providing opportunities for small business, helping families plan for the cost of higher education, returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners, online auctions, and other financial services.

  • Tricounty Chamber of Commerce
    ~ The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization, providing relevant membership services and proactive leadership to enhance economic opportunity and quality of life within our region.”

  • Annual Credit Report.Com
    ~ Annual Credit Report :  the only official website that offers a truly free credit report for individuals on a yearly basis.

  • Better Business Bureau
    ~ file or browse complaints, check on the legitimacy or reliability of a business

  • CleverMoms.Com
    ~ Clevermoms is designed by me, a mom to two little ones.  When I first got online, I was amazed at the wonderful deals and coupons available, but frustrated because it was difficult to find them all in one place! I  decided to create a site that would bring all of these coupons and great deals to one place!

  • Ebay
    ~ search online auctions for items related to Berks County PA

  • FranchiseGator.Com
    ~ Welcome to Franchise Gator! We pride ourselves on linking real people with real franchise opportunities. Search franchises, opportunities and business for sale listings to locate profitable home based business ideas, top franchise concepts for 2007, or high income business opportunities.

  • Just Free Stuff
    ~ collection of free offers, samples, contests, merchandise and discounts;  no gimmicks.

  • Pro Outdoorsman
    ~ Features Outdoor products and gifts for Hunting, Military Tactical, Fire Rescue, and Police Duty equipment. Buy discount outdoor accessories such as knives and other security self defense products.

  • Shop4Freebies
    ~ Check the Freebies Of The Day!
    A new list of 100% real freebies posted every 24 hours. No shipping or obligations.

  • Stock Market News & Quotes (Courtesy of Yahoo Finance)
    ~ Check live stock market news and quotes


  • Amity Township
    ~ The history of Amity Township is the oldest incorporated township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berks County's oldest structure, the Mouns Jones House is located in Amity Township. St. Gabriel's Church which was Berk's first congregation to be organized is also in Amity.

  • Animal Rescue League of Berks County
    ~ The Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc. provides shelter and care for unwanted and homeless animals. Services include an adoption program

  • Bally PA Website
    ~ Bally, Pennsylvania! Located in scenic Berks County between Allentown and Reading, the Borough of Bally is a legal municipality under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  • Berks County Bar Association
    ~ This website has been designed for several purposes. First and foremost, the website has been developed for access by the public, to answer your questions about the Bar Association and the judicial system in Berks County.

  • Berks County Career Link
    ~ Berks County Career Link's goal is to provide high-value, low-cost employment and training services and information to businesses and job seekers of Berks County, Pennsylvania.

  • Berks Enduring Freedom
    ~ The task that we undertake to send GOOD FEELINGS to our men and women in the military is a great and tremendous undertaking to be done. Help support your soldiers; links to letters and photos, casualty list, soldiers' want lists and more

  • BerksTALKLINE 
    ~ Berks Talkline's mission is to facilitate a confidential, non-judgmental listening service for the youth and adults of Berks County and act as a liaison between youth and adults and community agencies

  • Berks.TV
    ~ We happen to think Berks County is a decent place to live...So we decided to grab a video camera and talk to the people we meet in Greater Reading and beyond. Over time we've added articles and other resources about Berks County, PA. If cultural news, updates, and profiles are your thing, you've come to the right place.

  • Body Zone Fitness and Indoor Sports Complex
    ~ If you and your family are looking to join a fitness center or just want to play in one of our ice hockey, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, or football leagues or tournaments, Body Zone will provide you that opportunity.

  • Calendar of Events
    ~ browse or post community activities and events on the Reading Eagle Community Events Calendar

  • Children's Home
    ~ Residential Treatment Services provide services for adolescent males ages 12-18, with behavioral disorders, mental health problems and/or emotional issues.  Specialized Foster Care serves children from birth to 18 years old. It offers a structured, nurturing, caring environment within a family setting

  • Community Message Board 
    ~ read, post or respond to  topics of local interest

  • Events
    ~
    View a list of upcoming area events as detailed on Berks County Visitor's Bureau Website

  • Free Classified Ads
    ~ Freely post and browse merchandise and yard sale listings

  • FreeCycle.org
    ~
    Welcome! The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills.

  • Hamburg, PA Official Website
    ~ "Hamburg Borough, organized in 1837, is without a doubt one of the finest towns, Architecturally, to be found anywhere in the state" (George Meiser, 1983)

  • Hospitals in Berks County
    ~ List of Hospitals and Medical Centers in Berks County, Pennsylvania

  • Humane Society of Berks County
    ~information on animal care and welfare, adopting a pet

  • Images of Berks County
    ~ photographs and scenery of Berks County, taken by local residents (new photos added monthly)

  • Jobs In Berks.Com
    ~ Job openings are posted daily from leading employers seeking employees from Berks County and Reading, Pennsylvania.

  • Kutztown PA Official Website
    ~ Official city website of the Borough of Kutztown, Pennsylvania

  • Local Government Web Site of Berks County 
    ~ extensive links to local government entities, agencies, services, and much more

  • Merchandise for Sale
    ~ search and/or post local merchandise for sale - free ads for all Berks County Web site users! 

  • Photo Gallery ~ WEEU
    ~ Photographs in and around Berks, courtesy of WEEU ("the voice of Berks County") and it's listeners

  • Reading Hospital and Medical Center
    ~ The Reading Hospital and Medical Center is a not-for-profit healthcare center providing comprehensive acute care, post-acute rehabilitation, behavioral, and occupational health services to the people of Berks and adjoining counties.

  • Reading Pa Official Website
    Official government website of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania

  • Reading Rehabilitation Hospital (Healthsouth)
    ~
    Situated on a 30 acre campus three miles south of Reading, Pennsylvania is the 95-bed HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital. We are the only freestanding medical rehabilitation facility in the area.

  • Recipes
    ~ local recipes as posted on Berks Web (another excellent local internet resource and directory)

  • Shartlesville PA Website
    ~ We are known for our Pa Dutch cooking where you can eat till you can't move and many restaurants to choose from. Antique stores filled with beautiful items bringing back years of history. Also visit a miniature village that is well known across the country along with camping resorts located in the Blue Mountains that have swimming pools, hayrides, games for the children, horse events, rodeo's, monster trucks, demolition derby's, fishing and much more.

  • Social Services of Berks County
    ~ This website provides direct links or other contact information for the social service agencies of Berks County, including HOTLINES;  comprehensive, alphabetical directory including everything from AL-ANON to YMCA

  • St Joseph Medical Center
    ~ St Joseph Medical Center ~ Brand New Hospital Campus as of January, 2007; located at 2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA
     610-378-2000

  • AHD Hospital Directory
    ~ The American Hospital Directory provides online data for over 6,000 hospitals.  This particular link provides a clickable list of all hospitals in the 610 area code

  • Pennsylvania Career Link
    ~ Team Pennsylvania CareerLink is a cooperative effort to provide one-stop delivery of career services to job seekers, employers and other Interested Individuals.

  • Pennsylvania Jobs . Com
    ~ Online source for jobs and employment opportunities in Pennsylvania. "If you are looking for a job and career in Pennsylvania we can help. We are the original employment site devoted to the people and businesses of Pennsylvania."

  • DIY Forums.Net
    ~ Welcome to the hottest new Do it yourself site.   www.DIYForums.net is all about the fun in installing, building, renovating and creating things yourself.   Why pay a professional too
    much money when you can take care of a simple task yourself?

  • The Humane Society of the United States
    ~ Promoting the protection of all animals.  Wealth of information on what can be done to protect endangered and abused animals.


  • Berks Technical Institute
    ~ Over the years, Berks Technical Institute has expanded its curriculum to include specialized career education in many of the fastest growing fields in the U.S.

  • Colleges and Universities
    ~
    addresses, phone numbers and quick links to  Berks County College Websites, as provided by the Berks County Chamber of Commerce

  • Goggleworks
    ~ The mission of the GoggleWorks is to nurture the arts, foster creativity, promote education and enrich the community.  The GoggleWorks is an interdisciplinary arts facility focusing on all of the arts – music, dance, film, theatre and the visual and literary arts.  Classes in all aspects of the arts are available to every level of expertise. 

  • Libraries
    ~
    links to Berks County Libraries and related Educational Resources

  • Lighthouse Learning Christian Co-Op
    ~ Local Christian-based homeschool co-op group meeting weekly  in Sinking Spring ~ new families welcome

  • Museums
    ~
    comprehensive information on area museums, historical sites, and related societies and activities.

  • Penn State Berks Campus
    ~ Official website of Penn State Berks

  • Reading Public Library
    ~ Reading Public Library Official Website

  • Reading Museum and Planetarium
    ~
    official Web Site of the Reading Public Museum and Planetarium

  • Reading Eagle NIE (Newspaper in Education)
    ~ NIE stands for Newspaper in Education. It is an educational service offered to schools and educational settings by Reading Eagle Company.  We have a sponsorship program that provides free newspapers to classrooms.

  • Scholastic Sports
    ~ Local scholastic sports resources and websites

  • Schools in Berks County
    ~links to Berks County School Information and Websites.  (Convenient Navigational Map)

  • Twin Valley Ice Hockey
    ~ Welcome to The Twin Valley Area Ice Hockey Club's New Website. Please refer to our website often for the most current information regarding any of Twin Valley Raiders Ice Hockey teams.

  • Weather Delays and Closings
    ~
    information on Weather Delays and School Closings

  • Explore (& Teach) PA History
    ~
    Choose criteria  to search for and find lesson plans relating to a particular era, story, region of the state, and/or discipline of your choice.

  • Field Trip Guide ("Are We There Yet?")
    ~ Are We There Yet? is the child of a guide written to solve a specific problem:  where can a teacher or camp counselor take a group of kids for an entertaining, yet rewarding experience?

  • A-Plus Math
    ~
    Homework help, games, create printable worksheets and flashcards to help your children learn their math.

  • About.Com ~ Homework Help
    ~
    Homeschool help at about.com:  comprehensive information and links to any and every subject imaginable; excellent resource site.

  • Ask Jeeves Kids
    ~
    Excellent and family safe reference, educational and resource site for children.

  • Bartleby ~ Great Books Online
    ~ The preeminent internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge.

  • Bible History Online
    ~ The focus at Bible History Online is history and the Bible. It deals with actual people in an actual geographical area during actual specified historical times who had contact with other actual peoples and empires whom we know of from sources outside the Bible.

  • Calculate Distances
    ~ Courtesy of Indo.com, this service uses data from the US Census and a supplementary list of cities around the world to find the latitude and longitude of two places, and then calculates the distance between them (as the crow flies).

  • Crayola.Com
    ~
    Printable coloring pages and crafts, craft ideas, online games, product info, ideas for educators and parents, card and certificate creator and more.

  • Discovery School.Com
    ~ DiscoverySchool.com is dedicated to making teaching and learning an exciting, rewarding adventure for students, teachers, and parents

  • EdHelper.Com
    ~ Access to enormous amount of teaching resources for teachers, parents, homeschoolers; print lessons and worksheets. Basic and full subscriptions ranging from $20.00 to $40.00 yearly

  • Miriam Webster Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and More
    ~

      Enter a word or phrase


  • NOAA
    ~
    National Oceanic and Atomospheric Administration ~ wealth of information and links regarding global weather, oceans and environment and its impact on local and global commerce 

  • New York Public Library Website
    ~ The New York Public Library offers a continuing education, to each of us, at every level of learning.  Vast wealth of information and resources!

  • Probert Encyclopeadia
    ~ Search or browse through over 125,000 fully inter-linked articles to discover specific information about everything imaginable...

  • Reference Desk
    ~ Virtual Reference Desk : "The single best source for facts on the Net."

  • Restoring America (Historical Website)
    ~ The vision of the Restoring America Project involves reaching young Americans and helping them to discover the core values on which this nation was founded. Designed as a tool to aid junior and senior high school teachers, students, and home schooling parents, the Restoring America Project features a daily incident from the lives of the men and women who formed America.

  • Sites for Teachers
    ~ Hundreds of educational web sites rated by popularity; Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and more. Lesson Plans, Worksheets. Activities, Clip Art

  • The Skeptic's Dictionary
    ~ Featuring nearly 400 definitions, arguments, and essays on occult topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, The Skeptic’s Dictionary is a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on all things supernatural, paranormal, and pseudoscientific.

  • Wikipedia Free Internet Encyclopedia
    ~ Wikipedia is a Web-based free content encyclopedia and one of the most popular reference sites on the Web

  • WildFinder by WorldWildLife.Org
    ~ WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.


  • Conrad Weiser Homestead
    ~ The Conrad Weiser Homestead is a Pennsylvania state historic site located in Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania which interprets the life of Conrad Weiser, an 18th century German immigrant who served as an Indian interpreter...

  • Daniel Boone Homestead
    ~
    historical Daniel Boone Homestead Official Web Site

  • Fleetwood Area Historical Society
    ~ Official Website of Fleetwood Area Historical Society;  "preserving the past for the future".  Very interesting, with vintage photos and news articles.

  • Genealogical Society of Berks County
     ~
    a non-profit corporation established in 1980, with the purpose to collect, preserve and disseminate genealogical data

  • GenWeb
    ~
    Berks County Geneology Project ~ interesting historical data about persons, families and events that shaped our county

  • Hay Creek Valley Historical Association
    ~ On October 19, 1975, the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association was officially organized.  It's Objective: to support and demonstrate, to foster interest in and appreciation for our local heritage, and to provide a living experience of Berks County's rich agricultural and technological past.  Includes the historic Joanna Furnace.

  • Historical Society
    ~
    official Site of the Berks County Historical Society

  • Hopewell Furnace
    ~ In the woods of southeastern Pennsylvania, a community of men, women, and children worked to supply iron for the growing nation. They created a village called Hopewell that was built around an iron-making furnace. Today the remains of Hopewell Furnace represent an important time in America's maturation as a nation.

  • Leesport Area Historical Society
    ~ The Leesport Area Historical  Society's mission is to help people connect to the past through a variety of educational programs and activities

  • Pagoda-Skyline, Inc
    ~
    a non-profit, citizen volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Pagoda, the Fire Tower and the Skyline Drive area.

  • Pennsylvania German Society
    ~ Founded in 1891, the Pennsylvania German Society is a nonprofit, educational organization devoted to the study of the Pennsylvania German people and their 300-year history in America.

  • Photo Galleries ~ Berks Historical Society
    ~ Several collections of beautiful, interesting historical photos as posted on the Berks County Historical Society's Web Site, each detailing and describing a bit of the rich history of Berks County

  • Explore PA History
    ~ Gateway to Pennsylvania, Past and Present:  Explore, visit and teach a rich heritage of the people and events that strengthened America and brought new ideas to light.

  • Schuylkill River Heritage Area
    ~ With the 128-mile Schuylkill River as its spine, our Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area is alive with a remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attractions.

  • AmericanTom.Com
    ~ The Chronicles Of America's Vanishing Smalltown Saloons (Click on local counties such as Berks on the PA map for interesting photos, history and information regarding local taverns and saloons.

  • Restoring America Project
    ...helping to discover the core values on which this nation was founded. Designed as a tool to aid junior and senior high school teachers, students, and home schooling parents.....


  • Berks County Haze Cam
    ~ Real time air quality and weather conditions.

  • Berks County Living Magazine
    ~
    "We write the book” on getting the most out of living in Berks County.

  • BerksLive.Com
    ~ Live feed to local police and emergency scanners

  • Crime Alert
    ~stories and pictures of recent crimes and criminals; phone in a tip for up to $5,000 reward!

  • Megan's Law:  List of Convicted Sex Offenders Living in Berks County
    ~ Megan's Law addresses the public demand for broad based community notification when dangerous sex offenders are released into the community.

  • NOAA National Weather Service
    ~ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's official, detailed National Weather Service Forecast for Berks County PA

  • Reading Eagle
    ~
    complete online version of the Reading Eagle daily newspaper

  • Weather
    ~
    from the Weather Channel

  • WBYN 107.5 Alive
    ~
    pledging to bring its listerners the finest quality evangelical, inspirational teaching programs intertwined with uplifting praise and worship music

  • WEEU Radio Station
    ~check online information and program guide for WEEU, "The voice of Berks County"

  • WFMZ Channel 69
    ~
    news online, including video clips of current stories; links to sports and weather, school delays and closings

  • WGAL Channel 8 News
    ~ Comprehensive news and coverage of the Susquehanna Valley / Lancaster area

  • Berks Montgomery News
    ~ News and Informational Resources for Berks and Montgomery Counties;  part of AllAroundPhilly.Com

  • CBS Channel 3 Philadelphia
    ~ CBS Channel 3 Philadelphia News Site, covering local and regional news, information and resources.

  • CentreDaily.Com
    ~ Up-to-date news, information and resources for Central PA, principally State College (Penn State Main Campus) Area

  • Fox News WTXF Philadelphia
    ~ WTXF is owned and operated by FOX Television Stations Inc., one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups

  • KYW1060 News Radio
    ~
    regional news and headlines from Philadelphia'a News Radio

  • NBC Channel 10 from Philadelphia PA
    ~ Official website of NBC Channel 10 from Philadelphia, PA;  covering local and regional news

  • Pennsylvania Lottery
    ~
    check daily lottery numbers; search for past winning numbers

  • Pennsylvania Unclaimed Property Database
    ~ search your own name for unclaimed cash or property through this official PA website

  • PhillyBurbs.Com
    ~ Loaded with information, links and content, this site contains pretty much anything you would need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia and its surrounding communities

  • Pottstown Mercury
    ~ online version of the "pulitzer prize-winning newspaper"

  • WPVI Channel 6 ABC News
    ~ Official site of 6abc.com , WPVI-TV in Philadelphia;  comprehensive, up-to-date  and regionalal news and information and resources

  • About.Com
    ~ information about just about anything

  • Amber Alert Website
    ~ "In August 2002 I [Bryant Harper, founder] was horrified by the viciousness of what seems like an epidemic of child abductions around the United States and recently in the UK. In response to these crimes we developed the Code Amber Alert Ticker to provide every web site owner with the ability to display Amber Alerts on their site by adding our Alert Ticker."

  • Answers.Com
    ~ The best definitions and explanations for over one million topics.

  • Annual Credit Report.Com
    ~ Annual Credit Report :  the only official website that offers a truly free credit report for individuals on a yearly basis.

  • Associated Press Bluepage
    ~ Links to AP headlines accross the nation, including Hawaii and Alaska, via a clickable US Map; very cool, check newspaper headlines across the country instantly!

  • Department of Defense
    ~ DefenseLINK is the official web site for the Department of Defense and the starting point for finding U.S. military information online.

  • Dictionary: Miriam Webster Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and More
    ~ Easy word look-up, thesaurus and much more useful language information and resources

  • LocalPapers.Com
    ~ The Local Papers is your place to connect to many of the world's newspapers that have online web editions. Search by state or country.

  • MissingMoney.Com
    ~ multi-state, searchable database of unclaimed property and funds;  just type in your name

  • News Voyager
    ~ NewsVoyager.com is the ultimate "newspaper portal," a comprehensive gateway to newspaper Web Sites around the world.

  • Reference Desk
    ~ Virtual Reference Desk : "The single best source for facts on the Net."

  • US Geological Survey
    ~ The US Geological Survey  focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water; we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us.




 

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