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Elevated Risk of Fire Spread

Thursday: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania (including Berks County). Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30-40% range. Elevated risk of fire spread Thursday via NWS. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania (including Berks County). Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30-40% range.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Thursday: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for until 10:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for until 10:45 PM.

Reading & Northern Railroad unveils its first Semiquincentennial locomotive

Always looking to the future, the Reading & Northern Railroad has unveiled its first diesel locomotive featuring a patriotic design celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The company also announced that the paint scheme was conceived by one of its own team members.R

Susan Rohn retires, Vicki Haller Graff steps in to lead Yocum Institute for Arts Education

The Yocum Institute for Arts Education has announced a significant transition in leadership. After more than two decades of service, the organization is celebrating Susan Rohn as she concludes her outstanding career with the Institute. Her dedication and vision have profoundly shaped the organizatio

PA Department of Health alerts families to recall of ByHeart Infant Formula due to botulism investigation

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is alerting Pennsylvanians that there are 13 cases across 10 states of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, a milk-based powder formula with iron for children birth to 12 months.One Pennsylvania infant, who reportedly consum

Albright to add men’s ice hockey; Jeff German named head coach

Albright College Athletics will add men’s ice hockey as the newest NCAA Division III varsity sport, increasing the number of Albright Lion programs to 27 teams. The team will compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC). Men’s ice hockey is set to begin in winter of 2026. Jeff German will lead th

Michael Fitzgerald honors his daughter’s legacy through 21 years of Fitzy’s Run

As a native of southeastern Pennsylvania, a young Michael Fitzgerald took a student teaching position in the Wilson School District and stayed. He enjoyed a career as a public educator in the Technical and Engineering Department at Wilson Senior High School, retiring in 2022. Michael’s story was typ

Cynthia Thomasset – Therapist and artist guiding others toward healing

Our life experiences are valuable assets which allow us to provide support and establish connections with other people. For local therapist, Cynthia Thomasset, establishing herself in a private practice later in life has allowed her to offer a unique perspective to the clients she serves. “As a youn

Tammy Black – educator, vocal performer, and Berks Opera Co. artistic director sharing her passion across Berks

Not many children can claim a vocal performance debut in front of an audience at the age of four, however, Tamara (Tammy) Black and her three-year-old brother, Rich, sang at their first wedding together at those tender ages. “My mother, Francine Black, is a career musician, and I grew up singing eve

Lauren Conrad: turning love and loss into a legacy of light

Plans for a beautiful October wedding for Lauren Ludwig and Kyle Conrad, were scheduled to take place on October 29th, 2011. Not only would the day mark the beginning of their life together, but would serve as the highlight of their story and their lifelong friendship. “Kyle and I grew up together a

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