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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Thursday: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to a quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to a quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.

Flash Flood Warning

Thursday: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Berks County until 6:30 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Berks County until 6:30 PM.

Observed grates and baskets in walk-in cooler with buildup of mold: Restaurant Inspections, August 13, 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

Duryea Hillclimb returns Aug. 15-16 with nearly 100 competitors

Nearly 100 racers from 17 states are expected to compete in Reading during the annual Duryea Hillclimb, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16.The event, which was first held in 1951, is part of the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association Championship Series. The competition is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of

Reading Housing Authority invites community stakeholders to participate in conversations about the future of public housing

Reading Housing Authority (RHA) invites community partners, human service providers, local government officials, housing advocates, and other interested stakeholders to participate in one of two upcoming conversations regarding potential changes to the Public Housing program.As part of the agency’s

23-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash in Reading

A 23-year-old man died Monday night after a motorcycle and SUV collided at North Ninth and Green streets in Reading, according to Reading police and the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Reading police said the crash involved one motorcycle and one automobile. The motorcycle operator was transported by

Noah Gibney: From Berks County roots to a rising music career

Young musician Noah Gibney was well on his way to a musical career long before he left his home in Wyomissing for Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Before receiving a full tuition scholarship to one of the most prominent music schools in the country, the 2025 Wyomissing Area High Sc

Reading Great Dane defies the odds as owner cherishes every day together

Most people notice Cricket because of his size.Standing nearly as tall as some adults when upright and weighing around 200 pounds, the Great Dane turns heads wherever he goes. But it’s not his height that makes him remarkable.At 13 years old, Cricket has already lived well beyond the average lifespa

Ebony McNeil combines leadership with mentorship to help men build stronger lives through The Forge

Born in Reading, the only son of Richard and Lorraine McNeil, Ebony McNeil grew up enjoying his boyhood, doing what boys typically love to do; playing outside most of the time, riding bikes, and spending time at places like the Olivet’s Boys Club, a place that was central to kids in the city of Read

Lori Lilley: A passionate advocate for Carsonia Lake’s wildlife

Berks County natives Lori (Hinnershitz) Lilley and her husband, Christopher were both born and raised in the Antietam Valley, Lori in Mt. Penn, and Christopher in Stony Creek. Crystal Lake, once a central part of the historical Carsonia Park era, holds a great deal of sentimental value to both. “I w

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