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Berks
County offers a varied and rich atmosphere for you and your
family. The bustling city of Reading is full of action and
activities. There are quiet rural areas for taking in nature
and wildlife. Our pleasant suburbs provide great neighborhoods,
and excellent housing opportunities. The
quality of life is high, while the cost of living remains low.
Our nationally recognized hospitals provide state-of-the-art
healthcare. Five colleges and great public and private
school
systems make this county an education center.
There are many leisure time activities to fill your days
while
living in Berks. More than 9 million people visit our county
every
year to shop. There are more than 500 restaurants to try.
An
expansive parks system featuring lakes, forests, and historic
sites enlighten our residents and guests. Minor league
baseball, ice
hockey and arena football, as well as semi-professional
soccer and
football teams provide year-round entertainment. Reading
has a
great museum, and a civic arena that has boasted A-list
performers
including Cher, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Bill Cosby, the
Eagles,
and Rod Stewart.
Berks County is close enough to Philadelphia
(56 miles to the
southeast), New York (125 miles to the northeast), Baltimore
(97
miles to the south), and Washington, D.C. (150 miles to the
south)
for fantastic day trips, yet far enough away to preserve
its lush
rolling hills and
tranquil streams.
Berks County is a Great Place
to Work & Live!
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