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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Yesterday: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 11 PM. Couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 11 PM. Couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH possible.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Yesterday: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania until 7:30 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania until 7:30 PM.

Reading School District first in Berks County to approve electric school buses

The Reading School District has become the first school district in Berks County, Pennsylvania to approve the transition to electric school buses, marking a major step toward cleaner, more sustainable transportation for students.During its February meeting, the district’s Board of Directors approved

Beverage gun holder observed with pink organic residue: Restaurant Inspections, March 5, 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

Farm to Table(aux) Raises More than $150K for Reading Hospital NICU

The Friends of Reading Hospital, in partnership with the Reading Hospital Foundation, raised more than $150,000 at this year’s Farm to Table(aux) celebration. Held on March 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading, the event was themed to the bold spirit of Frida Kahlo and brought together com

Berks Book Bonanza announces Spring Collection hours; will accept donations through June 13

Berks Book Bonanza began accepting donations this week as part of their spring collection period. Now through June 13, volunteers will be on hand to accept donations of gently-used books, DVDs, puzzles, games, and more during select days and times.The spring collection will take place during the fol

Adrian Jadic: From political asylum to community advocate in Wyomissing

Born and raised in Romania, Adrian Jadic found himself caught up in the violent civil unrest in 1989 living in a country wrought with turmoil. The Romanian Revolution was a time period when citizens rose up to overthrow and topple the dictatorship and end a 42-year span of communist rule. The confli

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

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