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Winter Storm Warning

2 hours ago: A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 7 AM Sunday to 6 PM Monday. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

City says fire chief information circulating online is not final

2 hours ago: Information circulating on social media about the City of Reading’s next fire chief is not final, according to a city spokesperson. Information circulating on social media about the City of Reading’s next fire chief is not final, according to a city spokesperson.

Winter Storm Watch issued for Berks County as heavy snow possible Sunday into Monday

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Berks County, with forecasters warning that a significant winter storm could bring heavy snow and gusty winds from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.According to the National Weather Service, total snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches are possible acro

Frozen food stored directly on floor in stand up freezer area: Restaurant Inspections, February 20, 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

Reading Area Water Authority urges conservation as Berks County placed under drought warning

The Reading Area Water Authority is asking customers to reduce water use after Berks County was placed under a drought warning by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).In an alert issued Feb. 19, the authority announced a Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for all customers,

ICE memo reveals timeline, scale of warehouse plans that include Berks, Schuylkill counties

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.An ICE memo gives a glimpse into the agency’s intent for warehouses it quietly pu

Dr. Philip Baney: Bringing heart to family medicine

Dr. Philip Baney has been practicing family medicine for a total of 26 years, first establishing a practice in Laureldale, and then for the past 13 years in Hamburg. My reasons for selecting to highlight Dr. Baney for a Berks Weekly News story are rooted in my personal experience as an observer and

Danny Gardner: From local theatre to Broadway and national tours across America

Singer, dancer, and actor, Danny Gardner, is enjoying an exciting life on the road, traveling the country and living his dream on a journey which began right here in Reading, Pa. “I was born in the Reading Hospital and grew up at 126 North 11th Street across from City Park. I would run across the st

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,

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