Community & Government in Berks County

775 local Community & Government listings in Berks County, with reviews, hours, and contact info.

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    Morgantown Area Business Association logo

    The Morgantown Area Business Association is a long-running, volunteer-driven membership organization for businesses in and around Morgantown. It connects member companies through monthly meetings, a newsletter, and a business directory, while supporting local police, emergency responders, and student business education.

    Business Associations

    Mt. Penn Borough

    200 North 25th Street, Mount Penn, PA

    (610) 779-5151

    Mt. Penn Borough is the municipal government for Mount Penn, handling permits, tax matters, public records and zoning questions at Borough Hall. Led by an elected council and mayor, it publishes agendas, minutes, budgets and audits for public review.

    Government Offices (Local/County)

    Muhlenberg Township

    210 George Street, Reading, PA

    (610) 929-4727

    Muhlenberg Township is the local municipal government for a first class township in Berks County, serving residents and businesses from its offices in Reading. Governed by an elected Board of Commissioners, it oversees departments covering public safety, physical services, community programming and administration, with meeting agendas, minutes and videos available online.

    Government Offices (Local/County)

    EVENT: Yoga in the Park

    Muhlenberg Township Public Works Building logo

    Muhlenberg Township Public Works Building is a local government office dedicated to managing municipal services and infrastructure.

    Government Offices (Local/County)
    Muhlenberg Twp Police Dept logo

    The Muhlenberg Twp Police Dept in Reading, PA, is dedicated to ensuring community safety and maintaining public order.

    Police Departments
    Music Cares Corporation logo

    Music Cares Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting music education and community engagement through various outreach programs.

    Non-Profits
    My Gut Instinct, Inc. logo
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    My Gut Instinct, Inc. is a Wyomissing-based nonprofit founded by a board-certified gastroenterologist to promote cancer screenings, disease prevention, and holistic wellbeing. Working through public events, free educational resources, and community partnerships, it is best known for Guts & Glory, a free, all-ages community wellness festival.

    Non-Profits

    New Morgan Borough

    200 Bethlehem Drive, Morgantown, PA

    New Morgan Borough is the local government office serving the borough in southern Berks County, near Morgantown, handling administrative, regulatory and planning matters for residents, property owners, businesses and developers. Municipal records including ordinances, zoning maps, budgets, permit applications and meeting minutes are published online.

    Government Offices (Local/County)
    North Eighth Street Church logo

    North Eighth Street Church in Reading serves as a welcoming place of worship and community gathering for all ages.

    Places of Worship
    Northern Berks Regional Police Department logo

    The Northern Berks Regional Police Department in Reading, PA focuses on community safety and law enforcement services.

    Police Departments

    North Heidelberg Township

    928 Charming Forge Road, Robesonia, PA

    (610) 488-1619

    North Heidelberg Township is the local municipal government for a rural Second Class Township in Berks County, operating from Robesonia. A three member Board of Supervisors oversees road maintenance, zoning, budgeting and ordinances, with public meetings, posted agendas and archived minutes.

    Government Offices (Local/County)
    Now All Must Evolve logo

    Now All Must Evolve

    401 Penn St suite 142D, Reading, PA

    (484) 855-0025

    Now All Must Evolve is a non-profit organization based in Reading, PA, dedicated to driving impactful change and community development.

    Non-Profits

    Oley Township

    1 Rose Virginia Road, Oley Township, PA

    (610) 987-3423

    Oley Township is the municipal government office for a rural community in eastern Berks County, handling township business, utility accounts, permits, zoning and land development reviews, and public meetings. Formally organized in 1740, it is recognized for agricultural zoning that has preserved thousands of acres of working farmland.

    Government Offices (Local/County)
    Oley Valley Business Association logo

    The Oley Valley Business Association is a membership organization for business owners in Oley and surrounding Berks County communities. It offers monthly meetings and networking mixers, a print and online member directory, group advertising, and event representation, while funding local sponsorships, donations and student scholarships.

    Business Associations
    Oley Valley Community Education Foundation logo

    Oley Valley Community Education Foundation is a non-profit organization in Oley supporting local students, teachers, and educational programs. It funds classroom initiatives, scholarships, and community learning opportunities throughout the Oley Valley area.

    Non-Profits

    EVENT: Dr. Jeffrey Zackon Memorial 5K Turkey Burn and 1 Mile Fun Run

    OLIVE LEAF SUNDAY SCHOOL logo

    OLIVE LEAF SUNDAY SCHOOL

    840 Fritztown Rd, Reading, PA

    (610) 670-1338

    Olive Leaf Sunday School in Reading serves the community as a welcoming church offering enriching spiritual education.

    Places of Worship

    Ontelaunee Township

    35 Ontelaunee Drive, Reading, PA

    (610) 926-4240

    Ontelaunee Township is the municipal government for this northern Berks County community near Reading, overseen by a Board of Supervisors. Services include water and sewer utility billing, zoning and building permits, code enforcement, stormwater management, emergency management, and public records requests.

    Government Offices (Local/County)
    Opportunity House logo

    Opportunity House

    430 North 2nd Street, Reading, PA

    (610) 374-4696

    Verified

    Opportunity House is a Reading, PA nonprofit that has served people experiencing homelessness since 1984. It operates 24/7 emergency shelters in Reading and Pottstown, two childcare and learning centers, permanent affordable housing, the OppShop thrift store and a reuse and recycle job training program.

    Non-Profits

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    Our City Reading, Inc.

    4500 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA

    (610) 370-3762

    Non-Profits
    Pa College Advising Corps logo

    Pa College Advising Corps

    2650 Westview Dr E, Wyomissing, PA

    (610) 927-6430

    Pa College Advising Corps in Wyomissing is a non-profit organization dedicated to guiding students through the college application process.

    Non-Profits · Colleges/Universities

    Parents Without Partners in Reading, PA, is a social services organization dedicated to supporting single parents through community and resources.

    Non-Profits
    Pay it foward family P.I,F,F logo

    Pay it foward family P.I,F,F

    118 Bernhart Ave, Reading, PA

    (484) 650-7246

    Pay it Foward Family P.I,F,F is a non-profit organization in Reading, PA, committed to fostering community support and development through various charitable initiatives.

    Non-Profits

    Penn State Berks University Police is a police department serving the Reading, Pennsylvania area.

    Police Departments
    Pennsylvania State Police logo

    Pennsylvania State Police

    600 Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA

    (610) 621-8630

    The Pennsylvania State Police in Reading is dedicated to maintaining public safety and enforcing laws across the state.

    Police Departments

    Penn Township

    840 North Garfield Road, Bernville, PA

    (610) 488-1160

    Penn Township is the municipal government for a rural community in northwestern Berks County, handling permits, ordinances, meeting records and public information from its township building in Bernville. A three member Board of Supervisors meets monthly, supported by a Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.

    Government Offices (Local/County)

About Community & Government in Berks County

Community and Government Services in Berks County, PA

This category is the county's civic backbone: township and borough offices, county government, and the services that surround them, from Reading and Cumru Township to Bethel Township, Birdsboro, and Mohnton.

Offices and Services in This Category

  • Fire departments and fire companies
  • EMS and ambulance services
  • Police departments and the county sheriff
  • Township, borough, and county offices
  • Post offices and public libraries
  • Community centers and the YMCA
  • Nonprofits and social assistance

Reaching the Right Office

Government hours run short and vary by municipality, so confirm the schedule on the listing before a trip. For anything urgent, our emergency services guide for Berks County covers who answers around the clock.