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Average audio length:
23 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
52 episodes
since Jan. 11, 2020
episodic

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A conversation with new Reading Fire Chief Robert Leonard II about his career in the fire service, his transition from Prince George’s County, Maryland, to the Reading Fire Department, leadership goals, recruitment efforts, community engagement, and his vision for the future of firefighting in Read…

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Rick Perez, a Reading native, is the CEO of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County. Having first connected with Olivet as a young member during a pivotal time in his life, Rick's journey has now come full circle as he leads the organization that once helped shape his future.…
Chris Rothermel is a retired Captain of the Reading Police Department, bringing over 25 years of law enforcement experience to his campaign for Berks County Sheriff. His career began in the trades as an electrician before transitioning into policing, where he rose through the ranks. Throughout his…
Gavin Milligan is a dynamic young leader from Maidencreek Township with a deep passion for community development and engagement. At just 21 years old, Gavin has already made a significant impact as a business development manager at his family’s company, Advanced Comfort Specialist, while serving on…
Alexa Freyman, a Berks County native and Millennial, grew up hearing family stories about the “good old days,” sparking her passion for uncovering local history. In 2017, she created Berks Nostalgia, a multimedia project that uses writing, videography, photography, and drone technology to explore a…
Ryan Bradley is the Clean City Coordinator for Reading, where he has lived since 1996 and takes pride in calling home. With a background in counseling and case management in the drug and alcohol field, Bradley's commitment to community well-being is evident both personally and professionally. Start…
JD Turner is a dedicated advocate and entrepreneur who has played a pivotal role in enhancing the skateboarding community in Berks County. As the owner of Holistic Skate Shop in West Reading, JD has spent the past decade tirelessly advocating for the creation of a free, public, concrete skatepark d…
Kelly Barber is a seasoned ballet professional from Reading with a rich background in both performance and teaching. She began her dance journey at Carol Ennis Dance Arts, eventually joining Berks Ballet Theatre as a soloist. Kelly danced with Ballet Theatre of Maryland, where she performed leading…
Robin Horman, owner of LiliBea’s, gives a preview of the West Reading Fashion Show, which bring together designers, models and local boutiques for a night focused on creativity, style and music. This year's runway will feature bridal to sportswear, lingerie to date night chic, coming from prominent…
Branden Moyer is a Berks County resident and entrepreneur who took up the unique hobby of beekeeping during the pandemic. After a successful first year with his hive of honeybees, Branden decided he would take his hobby to the next level by creating Uncle B’s Bees, a business that not only sells lo…
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