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Maximum Heat Index for Thursday
12 hours ago: The National Weather Service has released its maximum heat index reports for Berks County from Thursday, June 11, 2026. The National Weather Service has released its maximum heat index reports for Berks County from Thursday, June 11, 2026:
Coroner: Next of Kin Assistance Requested
Yesterday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating family for Sandra Lee Robinson, 66. She resided at 125 Poplar Road, Fleetwood, PA. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

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United Way volunteers pack 250K meals during 10th annual Big Cheese event
More than 500 volunteers gathered Friday evening at the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center at Penn State Berks to pack 250,000 meals for Berks County families facing food insecurity during the 10th annual Big Cheese event hosted by United Way of Berks County.Volunteers spent the evening assembling
Berks senior presented with commemorative check after winning $10K a Month For Life on PA Lottery scratch-off
Ten thousand dollars a month can buy a lot of lettuce, especially for produce lovers like Alfred Behney. The 87-year-old Berks Country resident was presented today with a commemorative check from the Pennsylvania Lottery for winning a top prize on the $10,000 a Month for Life Scratch-Off ticket. Tod
Houlahan honors Centro Hispano’s 60 years of service in remarks on House floor
Centro Hispano Daniel Torres was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this week as it celebrates 60 years of service to Reading and Berks County. Watch VideoDuring remarks delivered June 8, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan honored the organization’s six decades of work supporting L
Douglass Township awarded $300,000 grant for public works vehicle
Douglass Township will receive $300,000 in state funding to purchase a new vehicle for its public works department as part of more than $1.2 million in public safety grants announced by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.Pennycuick said the grants, totaling $1,275,000 across the 24th Senatorial District, w

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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
Elise Leid finds her voice through a lifelong love of music
Elise Leid grew up the only child of Jeffery and Stacey Leid, living a carefree life in the countryside of Morgantown, Pa. “We had woods in our back yard, and we had chickens, geese, honey bees, five outside cats, and two dogs. We currently have a farmer that grows hay on my parents property which i
John Burford returns to Reading for reunion, reflects on Army career and hometown roots
Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Burford has traveled around the world since leaving Reading in 1976, straight out of the gate following his graduation. He eventually married and settled in Temple, Texas where he continues to live a productive and active life with his wife and family. His early li
Julian Rios embraces leadership, service, and a bright future
It’s the season of celebrating the milestone of high school graduation for students around Berks County. The occasion represents the culmination of the work students put forth each step of the way from kindergarten through 12th grade, and how they have made the most of their education by adding in a

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Posted on: June 12, 2026
50 displaced by apartment building fire in Muhlenberg Township
Berks Weekly
Posted on: June 8, 2026
Dorney Park welcomes Berks County families through CHOR during annual Day of Giving
Berks Weekly
Posted on: June 6, 2026
World War II Mid-Day Parade in Downtown Reading
Berks Weekly
Posted on: June 2, 2026
Procession honoring Central Berks Regional Police Officer Officer Kristen Yeager
Berks Weekly
14Jun
Reading Fightin Phils vs. Portland Sea Dogs
1950 Centre Ave Reading
From 12:45 AM to 03:00 AM
14Jun
XRumble Fighting: Rumble in Reading
700 Penn St Reading
From 01:00 AM to 04:00 AM
14Jun
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble
136 N 6th St Reading
From 01:00 AM to 03:00 AM
14Jun
Pennsylvania Benjamins vs. Zurich Ibexx - IAL Football
700 Penn St Reading
From 08:30 PM to 10:00 PM