David A. Kostival

Reading

News Reporter at WFMZ-TV (Allentown, PA)

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Berks County Commissioners continue support for two workforce training organizations

2 days ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. – The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday morning to authorize annual contracts for career building workforce training. A $249,997 award was made to the Berks Latino Workforce Development Corp. and a $250,000 award was made to Connections Work. The awards are for the fiscal year beginning July 1. An official from Connections Work said they offer an apprenticeship program in the construction trades for individuals within the justice system.
EASD to offer 3 meetings for public to learn about new high school plans

3 days ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

EASTON, Pa. – The public will be invited to learn about and comment on the proposed project to construct a new Easton Area High School, the district's superintendent said Tuesday night. During the school board's standing committee meeting, Superintendent Tracy A. Piazza announced dates for three special ad hoc committee meetings where the public is invited to participate.
Reading City Council hears update on transit-oriented development plan for downtown

4 days ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. – During its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, Reading City Council heard an update presentation from Simone Collins Landscape Architecture, Norristown, on transit-oriented development, or TOD, for downtown Reading. The firm was retained by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance in 2023 with a grant it received from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Berks County Board of Elections received unofficial primary election results

1 week ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections voted Thursday to receive the unofficial computation and canvassing of votes cast at the May 20, 2025 municipal primary. The vote for the receipt of the unofficial results will begin the required five-day public inspection period at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 30. The action also authorizes the board’s execution of the preliminary certification of the computation of election results to the Department of State.
Commissioners warn of phone scams claiming to be from Berks Sheriff’s Office

1 week ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. –Berks County Commissioner Michael S. Rivera alerted the public Thursday morning to a phone scam with callers claiming they are from the Berks County Sheriff’s Office. Rivera said District Attorney John Adams asked him to get the word out to warn residents about the phone calls. “People are getting calls saying it's from the Sheriff's Department,” Rivera said.
Pagoda's stone foundation shows 'voids,' Reading official says

1 week ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. – During Reading City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday night, council learned that load-bearing stone walls at the foundation of the Pagoda have damaged bedding mortar. David Anspach, capital project manager for the city, explained that during recent construction efforts at the Pagoda, it was determined that there are some voids in the stone foundation walls.
Albright College submits revised, scaled-back plan for learning commons project

1 week ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. – The Reading Planning Commission on Tuesday night tabled a plan for the Albright College learning commons renovation project. Engineering consultant David Lopatka said Albright was submitting a revised plan for the renovation project, scaling back a previously approved project. The project approved in 2022 involved two additions to the building. Since that time, Lopatka said, Albright had asked for a redesign of the project.
Reading City Council calls on state to pass bill to raise minimum wage

1 week ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival |José Martínez

READING, Pa. – Members of Reading City Council and community advocates made their voices heard Tuesday night. They say it's time for Pennsylvania to raise the wage. "We're long overdue for bumping up the minimum wage. I mean, who can live on $7.25 an hour? That's totally, totally ridiculous," said Ari Rosenberg of Berks Stands Up.City Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania State Legislature to approve House Bill 1150, as proposed by state Rep.
Berks County Commissioners disappointed with low voter turnout

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

READING, Pa. – Even though the Berks County Commissioners praised election services for running a very smooth voting process during Tuesday’s Primary Election, they expressed disappointment at the low voter turnout. Commissioners Michael S. Rivera, chair of the board of elections, reported that there was a 17% turnout. “That was 46,857 ballots cast and out of that 29% were mail-in ballots and 71% were cast on Election Day,” Rivera said. Commissioner Christian Y.
Maxatawny Township resumes ongoing hearings for 2 large warehouses

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | David A. Kostival

MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. – The Maxatawny Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday night resumed a conditional use hearing for two warehouses. The hearing of testimony began in the spring of 2024 but has been delayed for various reasons, with continuances granted by the supervisors. With several months having passed since the last hearing, the proceedings continue to hold the interest of residents who live near the proposed project.