Evan Jones
PottstownMercury
Reading, PA, United States
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Mid Penn Bancorp reports quarterly earnings – The Mercury
Merger with Riverview Financial was completed in November. → Read More
Jobless rates continue to drop across the region
Berks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties see decreases in December in the number of jobless → Read More
Ross to open in Exeter Township
Discount retailer to take over space left by former Staples. → Read More
Wells Fargo says it will help customers avoid overdraft fees
Bank offering expanded set of product features. → Read More
Gaming revenue reaches record in November
Revenue of $432.4 million at Pennsylvania’s casinos is a year-over-year increase of more than 52%. → Read More
Mid Penn Bank to close branches
After acquisition of Riverview Bank, 17 of 59 locations to shutter next year. → Read More
How Boscov’s met the COVID challenge
While speaking to the Berks Family Business Alliance, Jim Boscov covered topics ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to current logistical issues. → Read More
A-Treat introduces patriotic bottle design to help veterans
Patriotic designs on two flavors will be on sale through Dec. 31. → Read More
Unemployment continues to drop across the region
The number of unemployed continues to go down. → Read More
Boston Market preparing new location in Morgantown
Restaurant will be the chain’s second location in the county. → Read More
Gas prices for Labor Day are highest in 7 years
High demand continues to keep gasoline prices high, though they have been trending downward. → Read More
Many travelers likely to hit the road for July Fourth holiday weekend despite higher gas prices
The pain at the pump is the worst in a few years but even so AAA and Gas Buddy are expecting prepandemic travel. → Read More
Jump in travel expected for Memorial Day weekend
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will be hitting the road for the holiday as pandemic restrictions ease. → Read More
No evidence of a gasoline shortage in Berks County
Disruptions are caused by panic buying and how gasoline is being delivered temporarily until the Colonial Pipeline is restored, experts say. → Read More
Shuman Development buys 1869 Reading mansion to turn it into an events operation
Also known as the Elks Home, Shuman wants to make it into "the finest events space in Berks County" → Read More
There are some new twists in the tax code you should know about as filing day nears
A law passed in March helps those who collected unemployment insurance. → Read More
Kimberton Whole Foods unveils expanded Douglassville store
Kimberton Whole Foods recently completed the expansion of its Douglassville location and longtime customers will immediately notice a more spacious shopping experience. → Read More
Boscov's Catering moves to DoubleTree
Boscov's catering division is joining forces with the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel as of March 1. → Read More
Comcast extends COVID-19 response policies
Comcast said Monday that it will extend its commitments for Xfinity customers through June 30 to help ensure students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected → Read More
Pennsylvania liquor stores to offer free shipping on $100 orders
HARRISBURG — Fine Wine & Good Spirits has updated its standard shipping policy to provide free shipping to home and business addresses in Pennsylvania on orders more than $99 placed → Read More