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Missing Endangered Person Advisory.

Thursday: Missing Endangered Person Advisory PSP Reading is searching for James Stoudt. Call 911 if seen.

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.

Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with the Red Road Project opens at the Reading Public Museum

The Reading Public Museum is proud to present Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project, a compelling photo-docuseries on view from February 7 through May 3, 2026. This exhibition highlights inspiring stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities

Reading Hospital and local organizations team up for annual education event about puberty and periods on February 21

Reading Hospital is again partnering with The Junior League of Reading and Berks Teens to host “Let’s Talk, Period,” a popular event focused on menstrual equity and period positivity for teens and tweens.The free event will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reading Hospital School

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

Danny Gardner: From local theatre to Broadway and national tours across America

Singer, dancer, and actor, Danny Gardner, is enjoying an exciting life on the road, traveling the country and living his dream on a journey which began right here in Reading, Pa. “I was born in the Reading Hospital and grew up at 126 North 11th Street across from City Park. I would run across the st

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

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