Screenshot of the Berks Weekly website
Berks Weekly is an independent, locally owned, digital newspaper featuring the latest top stories and headlines from Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Reading, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2019
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Berks County, PA

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Ethnic minorities
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Solutions or constructive journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Mobile app
YouTube

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Jason Hugg
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Branded content or native advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships
Sponsorships on social media
Newsletter advertising or sponsorship
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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