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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

2 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph.

Tornado Watch

3 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible.

Berks Sinfonietta showcases local talent in ‘Canto de Amor e Paz’ concert

Berks Sinfonietta presented an evening of music celebrating love and peace Saturday at Atonement Lutheran Church, featuring a regional premiere, a celebrated piano concerto and an early Schubert symphony while showcasing the talents of local musicians and conductors.The July 18 performance of Canto

Rodale Institute Launches 10 million acre solution to transform American agriculture

Rodale Institute has launched the 10 Million Acre Solution, the nonprofit’s $139 Million Comprehensive Campaign to help catalyze the transition of 10 million acres of U.S. farmland to organic and regenerative organic by 2030.Announced during the organization’s Annual Organic Field Day at the nonprof

Reading man charged after investigation into alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old

A 31-year-old Reading man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.Michael Sanchez was charged on July 16 with aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, endangering

Reading government reforms in jeopardy amid deadline dispute, behind-the-scenes chaos

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.READING — This November, Reading voters were supposed to have the opportunity to

Ebony McNeil combines leadership with mentorship to help men build stronger lives through The Forge

Born in Reading, the only son of Richard and Lorraine McNeil, Ebony McNeil grew up enjoying his boyhood, doing what boys typically love to do; playing outside most of the time, riding bikes, and spending time at places like the Olivet’s Boys Club, a place that was central to kids in the city of Read

Lori Lilley: A passionate advocate for Carsonia Lake’s wildlife

Berks County natives Lori (Hinnershitz) Lilley and her husband, Christopher were both born and raised in the Antietam Valley, Lori in Mt. Penn, and Christopher in Stony Creek. Crystal Lake, once a central part of the historical Carsonia Park era, holds a great deal of sentimental value to both. “I w

Toni Reece brings Berks County’s stories to the airwaves

From behind the microphone and through the airwaves, Toni Reece has rapidly become a popular radio host and story teller featuring the people of Berks County through her new show Real Life with Toni Reece, a different kind of talk radio on WEEU. To say that Toni is simply a people person is an under

Michael Toledo: From Reading roots to community leadership

Those who have the pleasure of meeting Michael Toledo will quickly pick up on his reference to “family” in his messages to the community he has been serving for the past 16 years as President and CEO of Centro Hispano in Reading. The concept of family is deeply rooted in his early beginnings as a ch

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