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37 minutes ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM Friday. Heat index values around 100 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Reading: Shooting
21 hours ago: Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of North 10th Street Tuesday around 6:39 PM, initially described as multiple shots fired at an SUV that later crashed near the intersection of Marion and Moss Streets. One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
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Flood Watch issued for Berks County as heavy rain threatens flash flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Berks County beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday and remaining in effect through Monday evening, warning that multiple rounds of heavy rain could lead to flooding and flash flooding across the region.Forecasters said flooding caused by excessive rainf
18-year-old dies after vehicle found submerged in former Spring Township quarry
An 18-year-old male died Sunday morning after a vehicle was found submerged in the former E. J. Breneman Quarry in Spring Township, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County 911 received a call reporting a water emergency in the 1000 block of Yerger Boulevard at 6:44 a.m. Sunday, A
One person killed in early Sunday morning shooting in Reading
A Reading man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday morning after authorities said he fled to New Jersey and was preparing to board a flight to the Dominican Republic.Officers with the Reading Police Department responded to the 1400 block of North 5th Street at approxima
Produce case lettuce area has apparent mold build up: Restaurant Inspections, July 31, 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
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Reading Great Dane defies the odds as owner cherishes every day together
Most people notice Cricket because of his size.Standing nearly as tall as some adults when upright and weighing around 200 pounds, the Great Dane turns heads wherever he goes. But it’s not his height that makes him remarkable.At 13 years old, Cricket has already lived well beyond the average lifespa
Ebony McNeil combines leadership with mentorship to help men build stronger lives through The Forge
Born in Reading, the only son of Richard and Lorraine McNeil, Ebony McNeil grew up enjoying his boyhood, doing what boys typically love to do; playing outside most of the time, riding bikes, and spending time at places like the Olivet’s Boys Club, a place that was central to kids in the city of Read
Lori Lilley: A passionate advocate for Carsonia Lake’s wildlife
Berks County natives Lori (Hinnershitz) Lilley and her husband, Christopher were both born and raised in the Antietam Valley, Lori in Mt. Penn, and Christopher in Stony Creek. Crystal Lake, once a central part of the historical Carsonia Park era, holds a great deal of sentimental value to both. “I w
Toni Reece brings Berks County’s stories to the airwaves
From behind the microphone and through the airwaves, Toni Reece has rapidly become a popular radio host and story teller featuring the people of Berks County through her new show Real Life with Toni Reece, a different kind of talk radio on WEEU. To say that Toni is simply a people person is an under
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Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Stops in Reading, Pennsylvania
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Reading officials demonstrate fireworks dangers ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
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Berks officials announce DUI, boating safety crackdown ahead of July 4
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Gold Medalist Kylah Schlott Welcomed Home
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