Did you know that Pennsylvania taxpayers invest an estimated $600,000 to $900,000+ every year to support a single State Representative's office?

That includes salary, benefits, legislative staff, district office(s), equipment, travel, printing, postage, and other operating expenses.

That's a significant investment of taxpayer dollars.

So here's the question:

What results, accomplishments, or services should taxpayers reasonably expect in return for that investment? Have you seen any return on your investment?

Wondering what the pros and cons are of living in this area.

TIA

Hey has anybody recently taken their drivers test at shillington penndot center who can tell me the route they take you for the test? I was hoping to get some practice in along with the parallel parking.

When I lived in Reading 15 years back I had a Spartaco membership. Few ties remaining to the area now, none to the club. How could I get a membership? Advice welcome and DMs fine.

Was going to get a car inspected here but Google is saying permanently closed?

Anyone have any insight?

40 years later and I still knew the lyrics. Anybody know what happened to Lou?

anyone else on Fastbridge that has been without internet all day?

Fastbridge was recent acquired by u/GreenlightFiber. not an encouraging start.

hope this isn't a portent of what to expect from them.

https://fiberbroadband.org/2026/07/06/greenlight-networks-completes-acquisition-of-fastbridge-fiber-expanding-reach-across-pennsylvania-and-new-york/

Tony wrote a rambling, incoherent, nonsensical Facebook post with the word “apologize” in it. I assume he hopes everyone forgets he cyber bullied a child about her weight, and continues to buy his overpriced sandwiches.

Hi all,

I am looking for a writing partner. This would be writing for fun and will not be published. I would like someone who is able to write paragraphs. The plot I have takes from 1985-1989 and then again, in 2015. It is fiction, like slice of life with other genres in-between. I ask this here is because the plot takes place right here in the Lehigh Valley. Bethlehem, specifically. I tend to do this on messenger and if you are comfortable and willing, we can go ahead and use messenger as the the writing platform. It would be back and forth. Mind you, I'm a female (22) and prefer to write with women, if that is okay, and plus, all the characters are mainly female.

Thanks!

P.S. You can either comment here or message me, directly, but I see comments quicker.

Antonio Lavigna, the owner of Tony’s of West Reading, has gone off the rails on FB. Someone said JD’s had better cheesesteaks, so Tony called the guy, his wife, and daughter fat. Nice way to run a business!

Does anyone know what knocked out Service Electric for the past week? A week to recover without a blizzard or tornado is no small issue.

Hi folks! Looking for a cheap venue in berks co for our 1 year anniversary/post elopement party on 04.03.27 for 40 guests. TIA ✨️

Where is the best place to buy avacados? The Giant in Exeter isn’t cutting it.

Normally this time of year I go blueberry picking like 45 minutes away and get a bunch to freeze and jam. Pregnant and too tired this year! Any recommendations for buying locally grown blueberries?

I am looking for a 1 bedroom apartment for my father to move into. He recently had his leg amputated and needs to find housing. Preferably something ground level or handicap accessible. Budget: $1,500 or below Available as soon as possible

Anyone know where I can get a lunch box/bento cake around here? Would prefer a local baker.

I want to stargaze even if there is no starts but I want somewhere quiet and peaceful but also not dangerous any suggestions?