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Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

23 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Robert Flicker, a 64 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 6/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Robert Flicker, a 64 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 6/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Berks Coroner: Next of Kin Request

Yesterday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is William Banks, a 59-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 6/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Berks Sinfonietta returns to Hawk Mountain for sixth annual Music on the Mountain concert

On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, on an idyllic summer afternoon, Berks Sinfonietta presented its sixth consecutive year of performances, returning to one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic natural settings at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s outdoor amphitheater. The amphitheater and the wooded grounds surrounding

South Heidelberg Police conducted more than two dozen traffic enforcement details in May

The South Heidelberg Township Police Department conducted more than 27 focused traffic enforcement details during May as part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety across its coverage area.According to a traffic enforcement summary released by the department, officers targeted locations in So

Berks Bards announces selection of new Berks County Poet Laureate

The Berks Bards Board of Directors have announced that its new Poet Laureate Committee has agreed unanimously to name Aries Franklin Ortiz (a.k.a. The Poet Smiley) as the Berks County Poet Laureate.Susan Peña, President of Berks Bards and a member of the committee, said, “We came to the decision to

The Wyomissing Foundation, United Way of Berks County announce leadership transitions

Two longtime leaders of Berks County philanthropic organizations will retire in 2027, as The Wyomissing Foundation and United Way of Berks County prepare for a planned leadership transition.The organizations announced that Pat Giles, president of The Wyomissing Foundation, will retire effective May

Esteban Ruiz turns a passion for music into a promising future

Esteban Ruiz is a testament to the value of music in our schools in Berks County. Born to Maria Velazquez and Jose Ruiz, his family lived in Exeter Township, where Esteban attended the Exeter district schools. “I started playing violin in third grade through the school music program at Owatin Creek

Elise Leid finds her voice through a lifelong love of music

Elise Leid grew up the only child of Jeffery and Stacey Leid, living a carefree life in the countryside of Morgantown, Pa. “We had woods in our back yard, and we had chickens, geese, honey bees, five outside cats, and two dogs. We currently have a farmer that grows hay on my parents property which i

John Burford returns to Reading for reunion, reflects on Army career and hometown roots

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Burford has traveled around the world since leaving Reading in 1976, straight out of the gate following his graduation. He eventually married and settled in Temple, Texas where he continues to live a productive and active life with his wife and family. His early li

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

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