READING, PA- Local coaches and players held a softball clinic behind Lauer's Park Elementary School. About 10 girls attended the clinic on Tuesday; it was the first in the area to be put on by Olivet Boys & Girls Clubs. Umpire and coach Todd Becker said the clinic...

READING, PA- A group of more than 30 children in Reading learned Monday how to tackle the hurdles life will throw at them. The event, "Tips for Overcoming Adversity," was held at Olivet Boys and Girls Club's Oakbrook location and aimed to give the kids advice and...

READING, PA- Albright College students teamed up with children recently to create and celebrate art at the Olivet Boys & Girls Club Center for the Arts in Reading. It was the second year the college's chapter of Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP) conducted...

READING, PA- Students at Penn State Berks and kids from Reading joined forces Monday to do a little spring cleaning. The group took part in the Great American Cleanup, gathering to tidy up Baer Park and a one-mile section of the nearby Schuylkill River Trail. The...

READING, PA- During an after-school session Friday with youngsters at Olivet Boys & Girls Club in Reading, a half-dozen members of Reading High's state champion basketball team were asked the secret to their success. "Hard work," responded point guard Alim...

READING, PA- Olivet Boys & Girls Clubs received a refreshing donation Monday. The Coca-Cola Co. donated 2,800 cases of Smartwater to the clubs. "This is definitely going to help during the summer to keep the kids hydrated," said Chelsey Reichelt, marketing...

WYOMISSING, PA- Miss Maycie May didn't wrinkle her snout or bat an eye. She looked unperturbed Wednesday despite the party atmosphere in The Highlands at Wyomissing. That is, if a pot-bellied pig can look unperturbed.The 100-pounder remained remarkably calm while...

READING, PA- To observe Black History Month, the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum of Reading is honoring six local residents with its 2017 Making a Difference awards on Feb. 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, 701 Penn St. This is the third of our...

READING, PA— As part of a nationwide effort to promote the importance of positive adult mentors the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County (www.olivetbgc.org) has been selected to receive a grant from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) totaling...