Karen Shuey

Lancaster, Reading

Government and Policy Reporter at Reading Eagle

Covers government and policy for the Reading Eagle. Fan of indie flicks, dark roasted coffee and dog parks. https://t.co/rF8I4vBpm4

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan seeking liaison for Reading office

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Karen Shuey

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan announced that she is seeking a liaison to join her Reading office. The person selected for the fellowship will work directly with constituents and act as a liaison between constituents and federal government agencies. This position on the congresswoman’s team is part of the Green and Gold Congressional Aide program, which creates employment opportunities for eligible veterans or Gold Star family members.
Primary election 2025: Berks officials complete unofficial vote tally

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Karen Shuey

Berks County election officials have completed their tally of results from the primary election. Just 47,057 of the county’s 222,528 registered voters cast ballots in the May 20 primary for candidates they felt would best fill leadership roles, according to data from the Berks County Election Services Office. That’s a turnout rate of nearly 21%. The vote totals now include all votes cast in-person on election day, through mail ballots and through provisional ballots.
Primary election 2025: Berks officials complete unofficial vote tally

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Karen Shuey

Berks County election officials have completed their tally of results from the primary election. Just 47,057 of the county’s 222,528 registered voters cast ballots in the May 20 primary for candidates they felt would best fill leadership roles, according to data from the Berks County Election Services Office. That’s a turnout rate of nearly 21%. The vote totals now include all votes cast in-person on election day, through mail ballots and through provisional ballots.
Reading Science Center awarded PA tax credit for expansion

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Karen Shuey

The Reading Science Center has been awarded a $175,500 tax credit from the state that will allow it to double its space. The organization announced it has received the funds through the Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit. The tax credit program aims to foster partnerships between nonprofits and businesses to revitalize distressed communities and support low-income populations.
Exeter School District gets $344,000 state grant for ‘green’ improvements

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Karen Shuey

State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz has announced that the Exeter School District has been awarded $344,051 from the state’s Solar for Schools Grant Program, which the Reading Democrat supported and voted to create.
Exeter School District gets $344,000 state grant for ‘green’ improvements

2 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | Karen Shuey

State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz has announced that the Exeter School District has been awarded $344,051 from the state’s Solar for Schools Grant Program, which the Reading Democrat supported and voted to create.
Personal stories of those in the Berks criminal justice system

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Karen Shuey

They’ve struggled with addiction. They’ve struggled with abuse and trauma. They’ve struggled with mental health issues. And those struggles have led to time behind bars. This month the nonprofit organization Building Justice in Berks unveiled a study that illuminates the experiences of people detained in Berks County Jail and recommends a new vision for public safety.
Personal stories of those in the Berks criminal justice system

2 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | Karen Shuey

They’ve struggled with addiction. They’ve struggled with abuse and trauma. They’ve struggled with mental health issues. And those struggles have led to time behind bars. This month the nonprofit organization Building Justice in Berks unveiled a study that illuminates the experiences of people detained in Berks County Jail and recommends a new vision for public safety.
Primary election 2025 results: Berks County coroner

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Karen Shuey

A challenger has unseated the Berks County’s coroner. Local funeral director Matthew Stitzel beat incumbent John Fielding for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary. Stitzel received 13,596 votes while Fielding received 8,288 votes. Vote totals are incomplete and unofficial. Matt Stitzel, candidate for Berks County coronerFor the past three decades, Stitzel has served as a funeral director in Berks County.
Primary election 2025 results: Berks County district judge contest

2 weeks ago | readingeagle.com | Karen Shuey

It remains unclear if the only contest for a district judge seat in Berks County will continue into the general election. Berks County Assistant District Attorney Colleen Dugan Schearer and Muhlenberg Township police officer Jason Bowen appeared on both the Democratic and Republican tickets in Tuesday’s primary to replace retiring District Judge Dean Patton to serve Laureldale and Muhlenberg Township. But one of those contests is too close to call.