‘Young and naive’? Inside Pennsylvania’s nation-leading youth voter surge
Registered voters in Pa. under 35 now outnumber those over 64.
Posts tagged with Berks County
Summer road trip: Pennsylvania now has an official Ice Cream Trail
Gov. Wolf wants you to eat ice cream to support the commonwealth's dairy industry.
Start your day informed with Billy Penn
Our quick morning newsletter recaps the interesting, important and exciting things you need to know about Philly. It’s the easy way to stay on top of local news.
Billy Penn runs on reader support
Everything we publish is powered by our members.
If you appreciate local news we provide, join today.
Powered by you
Does Billy Penn help you feel more connected to Philadelphia?
Member donations are critical to our continued existence and growth — join us today!
Powered by YOU
Reader support is powering this news site right now — thank you.
Become a sustainer with a monthly membership to help lock it in.
Winning the local journalism game
Thank you: Your support as a member is powering our news gathering.
Why PA’s controversial Berks detention center for immigrant families is still open
A chorus of legislators and Philadelphia City Council are calling for the Berks County facility's closure, as pressure mounts on Gov. Tom Wolf.
PA congressman’s bad math on middle class tax break
No matter how you define “middle income,” Congressman Pat Meehan’s tax cut projection doesn’t add up.
Immigrants at Berks Detention Center file federal lawsuit against AG Jeff Sessions
After almost two years in custody, the group's lawyer tells Billy Penn they fear imminent deportation.