A Kutztown woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.Authorities said the incident happened around 8:26 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at a residence in the 400 block of West Walnut Street
Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 527 Washington St. in downtown Reading, is preparing to celebrate its 50 years of Media Ministry on Sunday, Jan. 11. The public is invited to attend a fellowship breakfast at 9 a.m. and a Festival Worship for the Baptism of Our Lord at 10 a.m.The church, whose ele
Three Berks County municipalities will receive a combined more than $1 million in state funding to upgrade traffic signals as part of a statewide investment aimed at improving safety and traffic flow.The funding was announced this week by the Josh Shapiro Administration through Pennsylvania’s Green
Improving early grade reading and building a strong community are at the center of United Way’s work. The organization is pleased to support this focus area through summer learning grant opportunities.Summer Learning Grants are open to schools and organizations serving Pre-K through 3rd grade Berks
Human remains were discovered Sunday evening in the Flying Hills community of Cumru Township, prompting an ongoing investigation involving local, county, and federal authorities.According to the Cumru Township Police Department, officers were called at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 28 after a pers
Road work is scheduled across several state roads in Berks County this week and into early January, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The work will be carried out by PennDOT maintenance forces and will involve daytime lane restrictions in multiple municipalities.In Richmond
As winter temperatures drop, the City of Reading, in close collaboration with Opportunity House and multiple community partners, is prepared to activate its annual Code Blue response to protect unhoused individuals and families during dangerously cold conditions.A Code Blue is declared when temperat
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Berks County, warning that hazardous winter weather could impact the area from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.According to the alert, heavy mixed precipitation is possible during this period, with snow accumulations between
The City of Reading has announced holiday-related closures and service schedule changes affecting City Hall operations, waste collection, and street sweeping during the Christmas and New Year holidays.City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025. Regular busine
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County has been awarded a capital grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to support the expansion and improvement of its pickleball program at the Sinking Spring YMCA in response to a growing community demand. The investment will allow the Y to create a dedicated racquet spor
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has scheduled a public input hearing in Berks County as part of its review of proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water Company.The hearing will take place Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Dunn Community Center, Upper Level, located at 4565 Pr
Andy Wagner, a teacher, community leader, and advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 128th Legislative District.Wagner brings more than 20 years of experience as a public school educator at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. In additi
This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.PERRY TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania’s piecemeal system for animal control left a Berks
The City of Reading, in collaboration with Berks Festival Inc., is excited to host the 29th Annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration. The fireworks display will take place at 9:30 PM on December 31st, offering a family-friendly time for residents and visitors to ring in the New Year together.Mayo
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), has announced that it helped secure $750,000 in Local Share Account-Statewide (LSA) grant funding for two local entities.GBDF was the successful applicant for $600,000 on behalf of The GoggleWorks
Two Governor Mifflin High School students are among a small and highly selective pool of students who had their collegiate dreams come true this December: admission to an Ivy League university on a full scholarship, thanks to the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship.Seniors Seth Toal and N
Law enforcement agencies across Berks County are increasing efforts to deter impaired driving as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over winter holiday enforcement campaign.According to the Exeter Township Police Department, the high-visibility initiative will run through Jan. 1, 2026, i
This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.READING — Rabies cases in Berks County have nearly doubled over the past three ye
Sen. Judy Schwank announced $183,600 in Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant funding for the city of Reading to assist the Reading Skatepark, located at 601 Canal St., Reading, PA 19602, with installing lighting and shade structures.The Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program was establ
Berks County municipalities, agencies, and nonprofits are set to receive more than $13 million in state grant funding through multiple Commonwealth Financing Authority programs, according to recent announcements from state lawmakers representing the county.The funding includes awards through the Loc
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
A 34-year-old Spring City man was killed in a motor vehicle crash late Wednesday night on Route 422 in Exeter Township, according to police.Exeter Township Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 11:06 p.m. on Dec. 17 to a crash in the westbound lanes of the 7000 block of Benjamin Fran
The Reading Police Department announced Wednesday night that two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle damage incidents reported earlier this month in city parking garages.According to Police Chief Javier Ruiz, officers received multiple reports on December 11, 2025, of
A wind advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service, effective from 1 a.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday, as strong southwest winds are expected to move through the region.According to the advisory, winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are forecast, with gusts reaching up t
