September 12, 2025 - Yesterday
Accident on 222 South in Spring Township just before the ramp to 222 South, reported to be a box truck into the back of a tractor trailer with heavy entrampment. Accident on 222 South in Spring Township just before the ramp to 222 South, reported to be a box truck into the back of a tractor trailer with heavy entrampment.
September 11, 2025 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistant in locating next of kin for the following individual. Carmine J. Borelli Age 87 of Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania. He was found deceased in his residence on 09/10/2025. Any family or friends with information please call the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280 The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistant in locating next of kin for the following individual. Carmine J. Borelli Age 87 of Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania. He was found deceased in his residence on 09/10/2025. Any family or friends with information please call the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280
September 9, 2025 - Thursday
PSP Jonestown is requesting an immediate evacuation within a quarter-mile radius of 11 Central Drive, Mill Creek Township, Lebanon County. PSP HDES Unit, Law Enforcement and Fire Police will be observed in that immediate area due to removing explosive devices. Details from LebTown: https://lebtown.com/2025/09/09/evacuation-follows-discovery-of-14-explosive-devices-in-newmanstown-home/
September 8, 2025 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner's Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for Khamphanh Temchaleun, 67-year-old male of Brickplant Road in Womelsdorf who passed away at Penn State Health St. Joe’s Hospital. Anyone with information can call the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner's Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for Khamphanh Temchaleun, 67-year-old male of Brickplant Road in Womelsdorf who passed away at Penn State Health St. Joe’s Hospital. Anyone with information can call the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
September 6, 2025 - 7 days ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 8:00 PM Saturday. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 8:00 PM Saturday. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible.
September 5, 2025 - 8 days ago
PennDOT District 5 has announced several road projects scheduled for the week of September 8–12, 2025. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the affected areas. PennDOT District 5 has announced several road projects scheduled for the week of September 8–12, 2025. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the affected areas.
September 5, 2025 - 8 days ago
Locally dense fog has developed across portions of Berks county. While dense fog will not be widespread, localized visibility may drop below one quarter of a mile.
September 5, 2025 - 9 days ago
Flood Warning in effect until 2:15 AM Friday for Berks County. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Flood Warning in effect until 2:15 AM Friday for Berks County. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
September 4, 2025 - 9 days ago
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will impact areas along and northwest of the I-95 corridor through about 8 PM. A few thunderstorms could produce brief strong wind gusts near 40 mph and small hail. Strong winds could blow around loose outdoor items or result in minor tree damage. Remain alert for changing weather conditions through this evening. Seek shelter indoors if a thunderstorm threatens your area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will impact areas along and northwest of the I-95 corridor through about 8 PM. A few thunderstorms could produce brief strong wind gusts near 40 mph and small hail. Strong winds could blow around loose outdoor items or result in minor tree damage. Remain alert for changing weather conditions through this evening. Seek shelter indoors if a thunderstorm threatens your area.
September 4, 2025 - 9 days ago
Mayor Eddie Morán, Police Chief Elias Vazquez, and City officials will hold a press conference Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers to announce updates within the Reading Police Department. The public is invited to tune in for important announcements. Mayor Eddie Morán, Police Chief Elias Vazquez, and City officials will hold a press conference Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers to announce updates within the Reading Police Department. The public is invited to tune in for important announcements. Watch Live on the Berks Weekly Mobile App here.
September 4, 2025 - 10 days ago
Exeter Township Police are urging residents to be alert after several vehicles were ransacked overnight. Stolen items included wallets, money, and other valuables. Exeter Township Police are urging residents to be alert after several vehicles were ransacked overnight. Stolen items included wallets, money, and other valuables.
September 1, 2025 - 12 days ago
Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of Chalfont Place in Exeter Township for the report of a shooting Monday afternoon around 1:35 PM. Multiple shell casings can be seen in the street. Police on-scene say one person was transported to the hospital with injuries and the suspected shooter is in custody. They also said additional details will be released later. Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of Chalfont Place in Exeter Township for the report of a shooting Monday afternoon around 1:35 PM. Multiple shell casings can be seen in the street. Police on-scene say one person was transported to the hospital with injuries and the suspected shooter is in custody. They also said additional details will be released later.
August 31, 2025 - 14 days ago
The dewpoint at Reading, PA has fallen to 39° as of about 5:30 PM today. This is the lowest dewpoint to occur in August there since 2007. Elsewhere, much of our region is experiencing very comfortable dewpoints in the low to mid 40s, the lowest since June 3rd in most areas. The dry air will allow temperatures to fall quickly after sunset this evening. Via the National Weather Service: The dewpoint at Reading, PA has fallen to 39° as of about 5:30 PM today. This is the lowest dewpoint to occur in August there since 2007. Elsewhere, much of our region is experiencing very comfortable dewpoints in the low to mid 40s, the lowest since June 3rd in most areas. The dry air will allow temperatures to fall quickly after sunset this evening.
August 28, 2025 - 16 days ago
Beginning today the Dry Brooks Day Use Area playground facilities will be closed to the public. Today (08/28) and tomorrow (08/29) park maintenance personnel will be working on preventative maintenance and upgrades to the playground equipment. It is expected that the equipment will be reopened to the public by Saturday, August 30th for the Holiday weekend. Thank you for your cooperation. An update to this post will be made when the playground is reopened. Beginning today the Dry Brooks Day Use Area playground facilities will be closed to the public. Today (08/28) and tomorrow (08/29) park maintenance personnel will be working on preventative maintenance and upgrades to the playground equipment. It is expected that the equipment will be reopened to the public by Saturday, August 30th for the Holiday weekend. Thank you for your cooperation. An update to this post will be made when the playground is reopened.
August 27, 2025 - 17 days ago
Accident on 422 Eastbound in Exeter Township in the area of Lincoln Road, reported to be 2 vehicles, one into a light post. Fire Police dispatched to closed one lane of 422.
August 27, 2025 - 17 days ago
Accident on 422 Westbound in West Reading between the Penn Ave exit and on-ramp, reported to be 5 vehicles, not blocking traffic. Accident on 422 Westbound in West Reading between the Penn Ave exit and on-ramp, reported to be 5 vehicles, not blocking traffic.
August 27, 2025 - 18 days ago
On July 17, 2025, Spring Township Police were dispatched to Willow Glen Park for a report of a female pointing a shotgun at a male. According to police, Berks County Radio advised that the female was blocking the roadway and preventing the victim from leaving. On July 17, 2025, Spring Township Police were dispatched to Willow Glen Park for a report of a female pointing a shotgun at a male. According to police, Berks County Radio advised that the female was blocking the roadway and preventing the victim from leaving.
August 26, 2025 - 18 days ago
The Reading Fire Department was dispatched to 417 South 5th Street Tuesday, August 26, 2025, around noon, for a reported automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival, a Deputy Fire Chief initially found nothing evident but soon reported that the incident was in fact a shooting and requested Reading Police to the scene. The Reading Fire Department was dispatched to 417 South 5th Street Tuesday, August 26, 2025, around noon, for a reported automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival, a Deputy Fire Chief initially found nothing evident but soon reported that the incident was in fact a shooting and requested Reading Police to the scene.
August 26, 2025 - 18 days ago
Accident on Route 12 westbound in the City of Reading at the ramp to 422, reported to be a school bus versus a car with injuires. Accident on Route 12 westbound in the City of Reading at the ramp to 422, reported to be a school bus with injuires.
August 25, 2025 - 19 days ago
Accident on 422 eastbound in the City of Reading before Lancaster Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles. Accident on 422 eastbound in the City of Reading before Lancaster Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles.
August 25, 2025 - 19 days ago
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 30, 2025, through Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 30, 2025, through Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
August 23, 2025 - 21 days ago
Reading police and EMS responded to reports of a stabbing Saturday afternoon near Printz and Muhlenberg Streets, initially reported to be a victim with a laceration to the hand. Reading police and EMS responded to reports of a stabbing Saturday afternoon around 1:15pm near the intersection of Printz and Muhlenberg Streets, initially reported to be a victim with a laceration to the hand.
August 22, 2025 - 22 days ago
Accident on 422 Eastbound in West Reading just after Penn Ave, reported to be 3-4 vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on 422 Eastbound in West Reading just after Penn Ave, reported to be 3-4 vehicles blocking traffic.
August 17, 2025 - 28 days ago
Accident on Route 222 southbound in Muhlenberg Township about one mile prior to Route 183, reported to be a motorcycle down with serious injuries.