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Winter Weather Advisory

Thursday: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 4 AM to 1 PM Tuesday. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest at higher elevations. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 4 AM to 1 PM Tuesday. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest at higher elevations.

Dense Fog Advisory

9 days ago: A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10 AM Wednesday. Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10 AM Wednesday. Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Chief Hook graduates from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command

The South Heidelberg Township Police Department has announced that Chief J. Matthew Hook has successfully completed the highly acclaimed School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) Class Number 622 at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. The rigorous School of Police Staff and Command pro

Fleetwood Bank exceeds goal by raising over $14,000 for local nonprofits

Fleetwood Bank recently hosted their Annual Community Gift Basket Bingo, a fundraiser put together by Fleetwood Bank employees volunteering their time and effort. While different nonprofits throughout Berks County are selected to benefit from this initiative each year, the Bank always donates 100% o

Wyomissing to kick off holiday season with Lighting of the Greens and Marketplace

Wyomissing’s holiday season will officially begin next month as the Borough hosts its annual Lighting of the Greens & Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Stone House lawn and pond area. A rain date is set for Sunday, December 7.Now in its 36th year, the event has bec

Berks County Community Foundation opens universal scholarship applications for current high school seniors, graduates

Berks County Community Foundation is opening their universal scholarship application a month early this year. Starting December 1st, 2025, students may apply for scholarship funds which are available for graduating high school students, current college students, and lifelong learners. Applications w

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

Crystal Kowalski: Sharing music, advocacy, and compassion across Berks County

Crystal Kowalski was born in Philadelphia where her father’s family of violin makers from Italy immigrated to and settled decades earlier. She grew up in the Paoli area and attended college at Drexel University where she majored in Economics. While at Drexel, she met her husband Vince and they were

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