Kutztown resident Scot Guldin organized a trip to Mississippi this summer, but this was no ordinary family vacation.
Everyone picking up some chicken barbecue in Wyomissing, Berks County had a chance to lend a hand to the Miller-Keystone Blood Center.
Students from Fleetwood, Kutztown and Brandywine Heights spend summers lolling by the pool, playing games and just hanging with friends, but for eight-year old Topton resident Zack Moyer, this summer was one spent in pursuit of a legendary catfish known as Big Luna. Every Monday, and sometimes Tuesday, Zack goes fishing with his Pappy, Nanny and six-year old brother Chase.
Downtown Kutztown has been undergoing a facelift on Main Street this summer.
With summer vacation winding down, Berks County's public school districts are preparing for the start of a new school year. The Reading Eagle contacted school administrators and asked them to highlight new features in their districts for 2010-11.
Some ideas: Farmers markets, drive-ins and wine tour As summer begins to wind down, ask yourself: Is there anything I didn't get to do yet? If your list includes only things like back-to-school shopping or cleaning out the garage, you should take a look at our suggestions.