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Elevated Risk of Fire Spread

Thursday: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 60s and 70s and west winds around 10 to 15 gusting to around 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. Via NWS: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 60s and 70s and west winds around 10 to 15 gusting to around 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the…

Alsace Twp: Accident on Pricetown Road

Thursday: Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road. Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road.

Two men injured in Reading shooting following dispute at house party, suspect charged

Two men were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Reading following a dispute at a house party, according to the Reading Police Department.Police said officers responded to the 1200 block of Douglass Street at approximately 3:57 a.m. on November 1, 2026, for a report of a shooting.Upon arri

Penn State Berks students take third place in RED vs BLUE Cyber Competition

Penn State Berks students were part of a team that earned third place in the “RED vs. BLUE Cyber Competition,” an event sponsored by the Penn State Competitive Cyber Security Organization. It was held on Sept. 20 on the University Park campus.This year’s event was a six-hour, in-person, hands-on bat

YMCA of Reading & Berks County names Duane Crouse as director of development

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County has announced the appointment of Duane S. Crouse as its new director of development, bringing more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, and organizational leadership to the organization.Crouse joins the YMCA following a career

Reading kicks off $2.13 million street paving project across the city

The City of Reading officially kicked off a $2.13 million street paving project Monday morning, November 2, with improvements beginning on Joan Terrace and Summit Chase Drive. The project will include work on several streets throughout the city, with paving expected to be completed by the end of Nov

Adventure With Savannah: Father-daughter outings turn into a growing family content creation journey

For 10-year-old Savannah Selig of Longswamp Township, a trip to an amusement park or haunted attraction is more than just a fun day out with her family. It’s also an opportunity to capture exciting moments on camera, create videos, and share those experiences with thousands of people online.What beg

Tom Sheehan: Turning life’s experiences into music

Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, a young Tom Sheehan left the first grade when his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he lived through sixth grade. They returned to Pennsylvania and settled in Oley, where he spent the remainder of his school years before heading to Penn State University f

Berks County family turns love of Halloween into fundraiser for animals in need

What began as a family tradition of decorating for Halloween has grown into a countywide effort to support animals in need, thanks to a Berks County family that found a way to turn its elaborate home display into something more meaningful.Dave and Daron O’Donald, founders of Creepin’ for Critters, a

Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz discovers a new calling through yoga, education and healing

Born in Korea to parents Sa Op and Robert Kocher, Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz has built a life and career upon many of the Eastern philosophies from her native land.“Having been born in Korea, and growing up there, feeds into how I live now. Eastern approaches compared to Western are completely diffe

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