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Flood Watch

11 hours ago: A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 PM through Tuesday at midnight. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 PM through Tuesday at midnight. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Reading Police respond to 100 fireworks calls over July 4th weekend

15 hours ago: In a brief update following the July 4th holiday, the Reading Police Department reported responding to 100 fireworks-related calls between July 4 and July 7. No injuries were reported in connection with the incidents. In a brief update following the July 4th holiday, the Reading Police Department reported responding to 100 fireworks-related calls between July 4 and July 7. No injuries were reported in connection with the incidents. Information about citations or fines was not provided.

Flood Watch issued for Berks County with rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour possible

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Berks County, effective from 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through midnight, due to the potential for excessive rainfall.Forecasters warn that a combination of a frontal boundary and a tropical airmass will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms to t

B.A.R.N.opoly 2025 kicks off with summer celebration and local farm adventure

Berks County residents gathered on Monday evening, July 7, to celebrate the launch of B.A.R.N.opoly 2025—a summer-long initiative organized by the Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.) to promote local farms, agribusinesses, and producers throughout the county.The kickoff celebration was he

City responds to North 8th Street collapse as demolition gets underway

The City of Reading is moving forward with demolition efforts at 501 N. 8th Street following Saturday’s partial building collapse that displaced 10 residents and prompted a multi-agency emergency response.The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, when the south-facing bearing wall of

Two new officers sworn in to West Reading Police Department

The West Reading Police Department has officially welcomed its two newest officers following their graduation from the Reading Police Academy.Gabriel Kolasa and Emily Zaharia were sworn in on June 27 by Mayor Samantha Kaag, just hours after completing the rigorous academy program. Both are now begin

A pressing piece of Pagoda history finds a new home at City Hall

While the lights atop Mount Penn have dimmed for the time being, one of the Reading Pagoda’s most charming souvenirs continues to shine—now from a new location. The Pagoda-themed Penny Press machine, a nostalgic favorite for visitors and locals alike, has officially been relocated to Reading City Ha

“You just never know”: Hamburg postal worker shares journey, resilience after dog attack on her route

For Amanda Salen, working for the U.S. Postal Service wasn’t always part of the plan. But it’s quickly become more than just a job — it’s a calling that’s taken her from delivery routes to clerical roles, through career changes, and even into harm’s way.Salen, a Part-Time Flexible (PTF) Clerk with t

Dominic Lombardo: On the front lines of emergency care

At just 24 years old, Dominic Lombardo has already spent nearly a decade in emergency medical services. As a paramedic and clinical coordinator at Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association, Lombardo not only responds to life-threatening emergencies across northern Berks County—he also trains the next ge

County airman dies as POW during American WWII fire bombing of Tokyo

Twelve heavy bomber crew members from PA were Prisoners of War in the Tokyo Military Prison when it was destroyed during an American firebombing raid on May 26, 1945. Volunteers with the non-profit Stories Behind the Stars (www.storiesbehindthestars.org) have written memorials honoring the twelve PA

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