Missing Endangered Person Advisory.
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Reading: Water Main Break on Route 12
Thursday: Route 12 Eastbound is down to one lane (right lane closed) due to a water main break near the Dunkin Donuts. Reading Area Water Authority is on-scene and making repairs. Expect delays traveling through the area. Route 12 Eastbound is down to one lane (right lane closed) due to a water main break near the Dunkin Donuts. Reading Area Water Authority is on-scene and making repairs. Expect delays traveling through the area.
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Wyomissing grants conditional extension for Berkshire Mall following safety system Improvements
The Borough of Wyomissing has granted a conditional extension to the Berkshire Mall after inspections confirmed substantial progress in repairing critical safety systems following weather-related damage.Borough officials responded on Feb. 9 and 10 to reports of burst water and sprinkler piping at th
Family Promise celebrates 20 years of service to families and young adults experiencing housing insecurity
Family Promise of Berks County is proud to celebrate 20 years of service to the Berks County community, marking two decades of compassionate support, housing stability, and hope for families, youth, and young adults experiencing housing insecurity.Founded in 2006, Family Promise of Berks County has
Herm Edwards to Headline Olivet’s 2026 Leaders & Legends Dinner
Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County has announced its signature annual fundraising event, the 2026 Leaders & Legends Dinner, to be held Monday, March 30, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. This year’s theme, “Game Plan for Greatness,” highlights the transformative power of men
Tower Health surgeon brings leading-edge breast cancer procedure to the region
When Dr. Archit A. Naik talks about innovation in breast cancer surgery, he doesn’t start with technology. He starts with people.“Patients come to you at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives,” said Naik, a breast surgical oncologist with Tower Health. “My responsibility is to make sure I’
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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,
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
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Posted on: February 10, 2026
Berks DA announces charges involving illegal sales in local smoke shops
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 9, 2026
Three arrested after drug investigation tied to West Reading, Reading smoke shops
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 6, 2026
City and Shuman Development Group sign letter of intent for $52M redevelopment of Fifth and Penn
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 5, 2026
Mayor Eddie Morán to Announce 5th and Penn Project
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Dirty Dancing In Concert
136 N 6th St Reading
From 01:30 AM to 03:00 AM
Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
4 N 2nd St Reading
From 12:00 AM to 02:00 AM
Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour
700 Penn St Reading
From 01:00 AM to 03:00 AM
Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
4 N 2nd St Reading
From 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM