Albright College students and faculty penned “Best of Berks” profiles for Berks County Living magazine’s December 2022 issue.
In addition to the list below, see and share stories about individual writers.
Iyanna Ashton penned “Best Fine Dining (nonchain).”
Katie Ayala Hernandez penned “Best Place for Craft Beer,” “Best Car Dealership” and “Best Lunch Spot.”
Jordan Brown penned “Best Spot for Outdoor Dining,” “Best Summer Camp” and “Best Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth.”
Elizabeth Churchill penned “Best Local Nonprofit Organization.”
Alexa Cipolla penned “Best Spot for Breakfast.”
Sara Collins penned “Best Fitness Facility” and “Best Landscaping Company.”
Bailey Erskine penned “Best Pet-Friendly Business,” “Best Veterinary Practice,” “Best Coffee Spot,” “Best Residential Senior Living Facility” and “Best Public Golf Course.”
Autumn Horger penned “Best Family Restaurant” and “Best Kids’ Menu.”
Danielle Kline penned “Best Financial Institution.”
Veloie Mastrocola penned “Best Local Winery” and “Best Hair Salon.”
Chelsea Nwani penned “Best Jewelry Store.”
Isabella Razzano penned “Best Consignment Shop.”
Ameerah Sackoor penned “Best Florist.”
Ann-Katleen Pierre Louise Seraphin penned “Best Place to Enjoy the Arts” and “Best Realtor in Berks.”
Dylan Sokolovich penned “Best Family Portrait Photographer,” “Best Venue to Hold an Event” and “Best Home-Related Business.”
Michael Thomas penned “Best Vegan/Vegetarian Options” and “Best Place for a Bowl of Soup.”
Variah Ward penned “Best Place for a Mani/Pedi.”
Working with Editor Nikki Murry, Albright English Instructor Marian Wolbers coordinated and edited articles for this year’s 35 Best of Berks award winners, in addition to penning “Best Lasik Surgery Practice” and “Best Specialty Store or Market.”
This year’s winners include Beer Wall on Penn, owned by alumnus Josue Matos ’19, From the Heart Consignment owned by Katherine Scheese ’85 and lifetime achievement winner, Bella Jules Fashion Boutique — owned by Julianne Cleaver ’01 and recognized by Berks County Living readers 10 or more times.
All Berks County Living award winners are nominated by community members and voted on by thousands of readers. The Best of Berks edition is the publication’s most anticipated edition each year. Author bylines are listed after each Best of Berks category.
