Missing Endangered Person Advisory.
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Reading: Water Main Break on Route 12
Yesterday: Route 12 Eastbound is down to one lane (right lane closed) due to a water main break near the Dunkin Donuts. Reading Area Water Authority is on-scene and making repairs. Expect delays traveling through the area. Route 12 Eastbound is down to one lane (right lane closed) due to a water main break near the Dunkin Donuts. Reading Area Water Authority is on-scene and making repairs. Expect delays traveling through the area.
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Berks County farm among 25 preserved statewide through $7.1 million investment
A Berks County farm is among 25 across Pennsylvania that will be permanently preserved through a nearly $7.1 million state investment aimed at protecting prime farmland from future development.The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that the State Agricultural Land Preservation Board ap
Neighbors of planned ICE detention center in Berks County say opposition crosses political lines
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.UPPER BERN — When Cindy Rightmyer found out the Trump administration spent $87.4
Food employees observed in cookline area not wearing proper hair restraints: Restaurant Inspections, February 12, 2026
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
Caramel’s Dog Park at Schlegel Park temporarily closes for lighting installation
The City of Reading has announced that Caramel’s Dog Park at Schlegel Park will be temporarily closed to the public effective immediately to allow for the installation of new lighting as part of the City’s GESA Sustainability & Modernization Project in partnership with Schneider Electric and AEC Lig
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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
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Posted on: February 10, 2026
Berks DA announces charges involving illegal sales in local smoke shops
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 9, 2026
Three arrested after drug investigation tied to West Reading, Reading smoke shops
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 6, 2026
City and Shuman Development Group sign letter of intent for $52M redevelopment of Fifth and Penn
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 5, 2026
Mayor Eddie Morán to Announce 5th and Penn Project
Berks Weekly
Dirty Dancing In Concert
136 N 6th St Reading
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Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
4 N 2nd St Reading
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Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour
700 Penn St Reading
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Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
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