In November 2024, Kevin K. Murphy wrote a blog post about Spotlight PA and the importance of local news. He detailed the path taken by the Community Foundation to support the launch of a Berks County news bureau and highlighted the opportunity for in-depth reporting that Spotlight PA would provide for our residents.
We have watched with anticipation as Spotlight PA hired first-class journalists to join the team led by CEO and President, Chris Baxter and Managing Editor, Lisa Scheid.
This week, Spotlight PA announced the upcoming launch of their daily e-newsletter, Good Day, Berks, which will debut on May 5, 2025. It will provide important news about Berks County all in one place, provide a unique perspective into what’s happening in our communities, and highlight Spotlight PA’s local reporting. Readers can expect news about business, events, municipal and school board meetings, and news from across the state.
Berks County Community Foundation was at the very forefront of the national effort to address the need for local news. We are delighted to see that Spotlight PA is taking this next step. To sign up to receive the newsletter, click here.
To learn more about Spotlight PA’s Berks news bureau, please join us for an in-person Community Forum on June 5, 2025. Registration information can be found here.
