Berks County Connection Podcast

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Learn how Berks County government works with the County Commissioners, County Controller, and other row officers.

  1. 4d ago

    Reading FIFA Fan Zone on 7/18 & 7/19

    A preview of the FIFA Fan Zone festivities in Reading, PA lined up for the 7/18 and 7/19 World Cup Soccer 2026 final matches. With Mark Ratcliffe, Reading FIFA Fan Zone Event Coordinator, Alex Civil, Founder & Executive Director of Bring the Change, and Berks County Commissioner Dante Santoni.

  2. Jul 13

    The 23rd Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival

    Commissioner Christian Leinbach is joined by Lynn Weller, Executive Director of Our Town Foundation Hamburg, PA, to discuss the 23rd Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival, its inception and evolution through the years including entertainment stages. How the festival stimulates the local economy, tips for new visitors including parking options and how to maximize burgers sampled without getting too full!

  3. Jul 6

    A Discussion with Reading City Council President Donna Reed

    Reading City Council President Donna Reed joins Berks County Controller Joe Rudderow to talk about the America 250 PA Berks County events tied to the City of Reading.

  4. Jun 29

    What is a Criminal Justice Advisory Board?

    Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera sits down with Dan Heydt, Chief Probation Officer, and Peggy Kershner, Co-Executive Director of Connections Work, to discuss the Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) in Berks County, PA. The guests share their professional backgrounds and explain how their diverse areas of expertise—along with those of other CJAB members—create an impactful group dedicated to fostering meaningful change within the community. The panel also highlights the board’s recent successes, including: - Reduced recidivism rates: Helping individuals successfully reintegrate into society. - Diversion programs: Providing alternatives to traditional court proceedings, incarceration, and permanent criminal records. - Improved crisis management: Better handling of substance abuse and mental health situations to ensure incarceration is not the default response.

  5. Jun 8

    America 250 Berks County Events

    Berks County Commissioners Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera, and Dante Santoni outline the upcoming events of the Berks250 celebration happening in 2026.

  6. Jun 1

    Berks County Children & Youth Services

    A look at the Berks County Children & Youth Services with Barb Jakubek, CYS Administrator, and Joe Rudderow, Berks County Controller.

  7. May 18

    Berks County Veterans Affairs

    Berks County Commissioner Dante Santoni discusses the Berks Veterans Affairs Department with their Director, Jay Ostrich, and Deputy Director, Will Tobin.

  8. May 11

    Conversation with the Wives of the Berks County Commissioners

    Commissioner Christian Leinbach chats with the wives of the three commissioners — Jennifer Leinbach, Zylkia Rivera, and Sharon Santoni — about their experiences, perspectives, and roles as the spouses of Berks County Commissioners.

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Learn how Berks County government works with the County Commissioners, County Controller, and other row officers.

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  • Creator
    Berks Community Television
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Berks County Connection Podcast
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    Berks County Connection Podcast