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West Reading: Missing Juvenile

Thursday: Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111. Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111.

Elevated Risk of Fire Spread Today

Thursday: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 70s and northwest winds around 10 to 15 gusting 20 to 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 70s and northwest winds around 10 to 15 gusting 20 to 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the…

Fleetwood Bank Partnership celebrated at BCIU Learning Center at Melrose Plaza 1 Playground dedication ceremony

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) celebrated the dedication of a new playground at its Learning Center at Melrose Plaza during a ceremony recognizing the generosity and community partnership of Fleetwood Bank.Made possible through a $5,000 sponsorship from Fleetw

Meet a business leader connecting teens to entrepreneurship

This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County essentials. Sign up here.This week’s Community Spotlight honoree is Christine Kreisher, 55, executive director of the Emerging Entrepreneurs Leadership Acad

Berks LaunchBox strengthens the startup ecosystem with 2025 milestones

Throughout 2025, Berks LaunchBox continued accelerating startup growth in the Berks County community. In the last year, Berks LaunchBox assisted 277 entrepreneurs — 58% of whom are female founders and 38% of whom are people of color — taught new skills to 713 community members in its Makerspace, off

Police seek driver of white SUV in Robesonia motorcycle crash

The South Heidelberg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a white SUV involved in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in Robesonia Borough.According to police, the crash occurred on April 16 at approximately 2 p.m. at the intersection of Bernville Road and

Delbert “Del” Bitting: The man behind the wheel at Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Delbert Gene Bitting was born January 14,1936, the youngest of the four sons of Claude and Florence Bitting. His first home was a farmhouse on Butter Lane in Exeter Township, which they shared with his grandparents. “They lived on one side, and we lived on the other,” he recollected. “The home still

John King: A life shaped by music, community, and resilience

Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading on August 31, 1952, John King grew up frequently moving while his parents worked to accommodate their growing family. “My earliest recollection was living on Gilson Alley behind South 7th Street. The place was a two-story garage, and the bottom floor was a ch

Samantha Bremekamp: Building community through curiosity and storytelling

After living and working in education in New York City, Vienna, Austria, and New Jersey, Samantha Bremekamp arrived on the scene in Berks County, bringing along her brand of energy and enthusiasm for learning. “We moved here in 2023 after living in New Jersey. I wanted to get to know people in the a

Judy Elllsworth’s love of books fuels the Berks Book Bonanza

A Berks County resident since 1980, Judy Elllsworth has lived in Wyomissing Hills, later moving to Green Valley Estates in Sinking Spring for the last eight years. Prior to living in the area, Judy spent her career working in several capacities. “I’ve done many things; I worked as a Psychiatric Soci

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