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PennDOT Driver’s License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day Holiday

20 hours ago: PennDOT Driver’s License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day Holiday

Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Berks County

Thursday: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, June 30, as hot, sunny weather is expected to cause elevated ozone levels during the afternoon. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, June 30, as hot, sunny weather is expected to cause elevated ozone levels during the afternoon.

Reading District Libraries staff member named to 2027 Caldecott Committee

Reading is getting representation in selecting the winner of one of the most distinguished awards in American literature.Marissa Guidara, Youth Services District Consultant with Reading District Libraries, has been named to the 2027 Caldecott Committee to help name the next recipient of the esteemed

Berks County 4-H dairy judging team earns first place at statewide competition

A team of Berks County 4-H members earned top honors during the annual Pennsylvania 4-H Animal Judging Contests Day, held recently at Penn State’s University Park campus.The Berks County senior dairy judging team of Wyatt Lehner, Alexis Servin and Connor Servin captured first place in the statewide

Wyomissing names WWII veteran Morris “Whitey” Rahn as Grand Marshal of 2026 Independence Day Parade

As Wyomissing prepares to celebrate America’s 250th, the Borough is proud to announce that Morris Rahn, better known to many as “Whitey,” will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Wyomissing Independence Day Parade.Mr. Rahn, a 99-year-old World War II veteran and current resident of Berkshire Heights,

Reading officials demonstrate fireworks dangers ahead of Fourth of July celebrations

A consumer firework ignited a throw pillow in seconds Wednesday as thick black smoke quickly filled the air, illustrating the dangers city officials hope residents will remember before Fourth of July celebrations begin.The demonstration, held at the Berks County Fire Training Center, brought togethe

Michael Toledo: From Reading roots to community leadership

Those who have the pleasure of meeting Michael Toledo will quickly pick up on his reference to “family” in his messages to the community he has been serving for the past 16 years as President and CEO of Centro Hispano in Reading. The concept of family is deeply rooted in his early beginnings as a ch

Bernie Nowartarski: From the NFL dream to coaching the next generation

From his earliest days playing football for Penn Alsace as a young boy, to the NFL, to serving as a coach for many aspiring young players, Bernie Nowartarski remains dedicated to the craft, and to the determination which has helped to sustain him through life’s challenges. Born in St. Joseph’s Hospi

Wayne Shifflett marks 50 years of keeping magic alive in Reading

Reading native, Wayne Shifflett grew up in East Reading, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1969. He attended The Industrial Management Institute at RACC for architectural drafting while working at Pantry Pride grocery store. Following graduation, he

Esteban Ruiz turns a passion for music into a promising future

Esteban Ruiz is a testament to the value of music in our schools in Berks County. Born to Maria Velazquez and Jose Ruiz, his family lived in Exeter Township, where Esteban attended the Exeter district schools. “I started playing violin in third grade through the school music program at Owatin Creek

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