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Earl Township: Accident Involving Police Officer

Thursday: According to emergency dispatch reports, a police cruiser struck a tree. The officer was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Bern Township: Accident with Rollover

Thursday: Accident on 222 southbound in Bern Township just prior to Spring Ridge Drive, reported to be 2 vehicles with one rolled over, blocking one lane. Accident on 222 southbound in Bern Township just prior to Spring Ridge Drive, reported to be 2 vehicles with one rolled over, blocking one lane.

The Innovation Fund awards nearly $102,000 in grants for environmental health projects

The Innovation Fund of Berks County Community Foundation recently awarded $101,956 to local organizations for projects that will improve environmental health across Berks County. Funded projects include small-scale construction, such as community gardens, educational programs, large-scale planning e

City of Reading announces CRIZ map change application process

The City of Reading Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority (CRRIZA) is providing information to property owners, business owners, and developers regarding the process for requesting changes to the City’s CRIZ map. Requests for consideration during the 2026 map change cycle must be submitted t

Albright College’s touted $10M surplus was actually less than half that size, audit reveals

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 — In July 2025, Albright College announced it had ended its most recent f

Kutztown man dies following workplace accident in Shillington

A 47-year-old Kutztown man died Wednesday after falling while working at a construction site in Shillington Borough, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was called to Reading Hospital to investigate the fatal workplace acci

Julian Rios embraces leadership, service, and a bright future

It’s the season of celebrating the milestone of high school graduation for students around Berks County. The occasion represents the culmination of the work students put forth each step of the way from kindergarten through 12th grade, and how they have made the most of their education by adding in a

Dennis Marburger’s journey from Reading to professional acting

Growing up with a twin sister, and the youngest of seven children in the Marburger family, Dennis has fond memories of his home and his neighborhood at Pear and Buttonwood Streets in Reading. “We were never altogether in the house at once,” he recalls. “In fact, the first time the nine of us were to

Meet Robert Leonard II, Reading’s new fire chief

Robert Leonard II arrived in Reading with decades of fire service experience, but he said it was the sense of community that immediately stood out to him.Originally from Washington, D.C., Leonard moved to Prince George’s County, Maryland, as a teenager and joined the fire service at age 16 after see

Chief Wayne Holben reflects on policing, leadership, and community trust

Born in Kempton, and growing up on the Lehigh County side, Wayne Holben had his sights set on a career as early elementary school. He recalls, “As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a police officer, and I wanted to help people.”Upon graduating from Northwestern Lehigh High School, he wasted no

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