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Cold Weather Advisory

About 1 hour ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Berks County from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Berks County from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.

Police Incident Closes 800 Block of Franklin Street in Reading

3 hours ago: Reading Police have closed the 800 block of Franklin Street due to an active police incident. The Berks County Emergency Response Team is on scene. Officers were heard using a loudspeaker to announce they had a warrant and order an individual inside the building to exit. After several loud bangs were heard, police entered the building. Police have not shared any details of the incident. Reading Police have closed the 800 block of Franklin Street due to an active police incident. The Berks County Emergency Response Team is on scene. Officers were heard using a loudspeaker to announce they had a warrant and order an individual inside the building to exit. After several loud bangs were heard, police entered the building. Police have not shared any details of the incident.

Expired milk in cooler and expired food on shelves: Restaurant Inspections, January 16, 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

Budget constraints, lack of options force Pa. district to rebuild where flood destroyed school

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.LOWER ALSACE — Antietam School District officials say a lack of funding and viabl

Genesius Theatre unveils adventure-themed Season 55 featuring classics, originals and family shows

Genesius Theatre has announced its 55th season, unveiling a 2026 lineup that blends classic works, original productions, family-friendly programming and world premieres under the theme “a season of adventure”.Artistic Director Douglas Carter Beane, who is leading the theater through its next chapter

Registration open for PSP Troop L Camp Cadet Program in Berks County

Registration is now open for the Pennsylvania State Police Troop L Camp Cadet Program, an annual overnight summer camp that gives youth an introduction to life at a police academy.The program will be held June 21 through June 27, 2026, at Camp Manatawny in Douglassville. It is open to boys and girls

Justin Bortz: A Berks County creative with a passion for fine jewelry and music

Justin Bortz was born in Reading, the youngest of ten children. His father, Wayne, son of Earl Bortz, well known for founding Bortz Chocolates, the manufacturer of novelty chocolates which created many of the beloved confections local children grew up with. The brothers established several manufactu

A return to his roots: Dave Kline’s lifelong connection to the garden

As the growing season concludes, most of us are contemplating a trip to the market or grocery store to gather our fixins for the upcoming feast. Our relationship with the fresh produce is little more than selecting, paying for and preparing the food which graces our table. For the serious gardener,

Danielle Hathaway: Finding purpose through music, art, and giving back

Danielle Hathaway was born in Philadelphia along with her twin sister Dana. At age six, her mother passed away, the twins were raised by their grandparents in Havertown, Pa. “Even as a child, I was always drawing, coloring and painting, and I always loved music.” as Danielle recalls some of her earl

World War II’s battle of Tarawa claimed Marines from Berks County

On November 20, 1943, a US force of approximately 35,000 troops from the 2nd Marine Division and the Army’s 27th Infantry Division began the amphibious assaults on Tarawa Atoll. The American invasion was part of Operation Galvanic to capture the Japanese-held Gilbert Islands. It was the first US off