About 1,600 teachers and other certified staff in South Western City Schools have a new labor contract with the district. So do administrators.

The United States and the European Union reached a tariff deal Sunday after a brief meeting between President Donald Trump and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

News US, EU reach ‘across the board’ agreement on tariffs Updated: Jul. 27, 2025, 3:50 p.m. | Published: Jul. 27, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

News US, EU reach ‘across the board’ agreement on tariffs Published: Jul. 27, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Trump and von der Leyen held private talks at one of Trump’s golf courses in Scotland, then emerged a short time later saying they had reached an “across the board” agreement.

Von der Leyen said the 15% tariffs were “across the board, all inclusive” and that “indeed, basically the European market is open.” ...

As a new board member, he is eager to help elevate the Center’s visibility and impact: “The WCR Center for the Arts is Berks County’s best-kept secret,” Pinto said.