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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Yesterday: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph.

Tornado Watch

Yesterday: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible.

State police: Oak Forest Apartments fire in Muhlenberg Township ruled accidental

The Pennsylvania State Police have determined that the June 11 fire at the Oak Forest Apartments in Muhlenberg Township was accidental and caused by an electrical event.According to state police, the Troop L Fire Marshal Unit has completed its investigation into the structure fire that broke out sho

Reading Public Museum acquires rare 1838 painting by Lancaster artist Adam Mortimer Lightner

The Foundation for the Reading Public Museum has announced the acquisition of Cupid Riding a Dolphin (1838), a rare painting by Pennsylvania artist Adam Mortimer Lightner (1815–1840). The acquisition strengthens the Museum’s holdings of early American art while bringing renewed attention to the rema

Quigley Bus Service in Berks County awarded state grant to train new school bus drivers

A Berks County school transportation provider will receive state funding to help train new school bus drivers as part of a statewide effort to improve student transportation safety and address ongoing driver shortages.The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday that it

Wyomissing schools awarded $720,000 in state grants for solar energy projects

Two schools in the Wyomissing Area School District will receive a combined $720,000 in state funding to install solar energy systems aimed at reducing electricity costs and lowering carbon emissions.The funding was approved Tuesday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through Pennsylvania’s Solar

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

Michael Toledo: From Reading roots to community leadership

Those who have the pleasure of meeting Michael Toledo will quickly pick up on his reference to “family” in his messages to the community he has been serving for the past 16 years as President and CEO of Centro Hispano in Reading. The concept of family is deeply rooted in his early beginnings as a ch

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