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Berks County Coroners Office is looking to find the next of kin

10 days ago: The Berks County Coroners Office is looking to find the next of kin for the following Individual who passed away of natural causes in her residence. The Berks County Coroners Office is looking to find the next of kin for the following Individual who passed away of natural causes in her residence.

West Reading: Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Male

10 days ago: The West Reading Police Department (WRPD) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a vandalism incident on S 4th Avenue on July 31, 2025. The West Reading Police Department (WRPD) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a vandalism incident on S 4th Avenue on July 31, 2025.

Stolen car recovered, multiple vehicle break-ins reported in South Heidelberg Township

Police are investigating a string of overnight crimes that began with the theft of a 2020 silver Mercedes-Benz early Thursday morning.According to the South Heidelberg Police Department, the vehicle was stolen from the Carriage Drive area during the early morning hours of Aug. 14. It was recovered u

El-Jon Farms in Oley Township named Pennsylvania Century Farm

A Berks County farm with more than a century of continuous family ownership has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a Century Farm.El-Jon Farms in Oley Township was among seven farms statewide honored during a ceremony at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. Agriculture Secret

Kick plate of ice machine observed with pink and black organic matter: Restaurant Inspections, August 14, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t

This Pa. city wants to end traffic crashes and fatalities in its downtown. A new grant could help.

This story was produced by the Berks County Bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.READING — In June, Reading City Council members were asked to sign a pledge commi

Daniel Macrina finds healing and purpose in running to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

When Wyomissing High School sweethearts Daniel Macrina and his wife Vanessa were married, their dreams of having a family and building a life together were much like any other couple starting out. Their first child, Aurora, entered their lives, a healthy and spunky little girl who, a few years later

From dangerous heights to careful precision: Josh Spudeno reflects on life in the tree service business

For more than two decades, Josh Spudeno, owner of Green Spider Tree Service, has made a living doing work most people wouldn’t dream of attempting: climbing high into dangerous trees, working near live power lines, and dismantling massive limbs piece by piece. The job has left its mark — in the past

Shaped by Shillington: Michael Pinto’s childhood memories inspire community service

Lifetime resident Michael Pinto has fond memories growing up in the Shillington community. Riding his bike through the tree-lined streets, summertime at the pool, attending Mifflin schools, and witnessing the Governor Mifflin Community Days inaugural festival and fireworks display during the 1976 Bi

On a mission to end child trafficking, Detective Kevin Quinter leads with heart

When Detective Sergeant Kevin Quinter entered into a career in law enforcement with the Wyomissing Police Department in 2008 he was a husband and father of three young children. Law enforcement provided an opportunity to make a secure living in order to support his family while protecting and servin

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