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Patchy Black Ice This Evening Then Light Snow Develops Late Tonight…

Yesterday: Via NWS: With temperatures falling into the 20s, any runoff or standing water from melting snow will freeze, resulting in patchy black ice, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery. Via NWS: With temperatures falling into the 20s, any runoff or standing water from melting snow will freeze, resulting in patchy black ice, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery.

Berks Coroner Next of Kin Request

Thursday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Mark Polino, a 60-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Mark Polino, a 60-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Old food residue in base of egg refrigerated case, buildup of slime in leafy greens case: Restaurant Inspections, February 26, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t

A transfer student discovers her niche through marine research at UNE

For Kara Mickiewicz ’27, it all started with one week in July. Shark Week.Mickiewicz spent her childhood glued to the annual Discovery Channel event, certain she’d end up studying the ocean. Today, she’s doing exactly that — tracking harbor porpoise and minke whales in the Gulf of Maine as an underg

Dr. Khalid Mumin appointed to Habitat for Humanity of Berks County Board of Directors

Habitat for Humanity of Berks County has announced the appointment of Dr. Khalid Mumin, Superintendent of the Reading School District, to a five-year term on its Board of Directors.Dr. Mumin previously served as a valued member of the Habitat Berks Board during his earlier tenure as superintendent,

Alvernia marks next phase of American House renovation with ceremonial wall-breaking in Reading

Alvernia University and community partners marked a major milestone Wednesday with a ceremonial wall-breaking at the historic American House building in downtown Reading, launching the next phase of the Reading CollegeTowne initiative.The renovation of the 45,000-square-foot, four-story property at

Dr. Philip Baney: Bringing heart to family medicine

Dr. Philip Baney has been practicing family medicine for a total of 26 years, first establishing a practice in Laureldale, and then for the past 13 years in Hamburg. My reasons for selecting to highlight Dr. Baney for a Berks Weekly News story are rooted in my personal experience as an observer and

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,

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