A 69-year-old Oley Township resident whose body was discovered inside a burned van last week died by suicide, according to an updated report released Tuesday by the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The update provides additional details following a vehicle fire reported on May 26 in the 4000 block of F
The John Paul II Center for Special Learning celebrated the graduation of two students during a ceremony held Monday, June 1, at the school’s campus on Welsh Road in Shillington.The members of the Class of 2026 are Molli Gregorzek, daughter of David and Mrs. Gregorzek of Myerstown, and Cynthia Villi
The Camel Project will host ChalkPalooza on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the RACC parking lot, 30 South Front Street, Reading, PA.ChalkPalooza is a free, family-friendly community event that brings children, families, schools, organizations, and local partners together through s
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL), in partnership with Wyomissing Borough, will hold a low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wyomissing Fire Department, 1259 Penn Ave., Wyomissing.The clinic will offer rabies vaccinations, additional core
Visitors to the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s World War II Weekend will have the opportunity to see, and even fly aboard, two rare World War II-era bombers that have traveled to Reading as part of the Airbase Arizona Flying Museum’s 2026 Flying Legends of Victory Tour.The tour brings the Boeing B-17 Fly
William H. Rehr III, president of the Reading Area Fire Museum, former Reading fire chief and longtime advocate for preserving local firefighting history, has died, according to an announcement from the museum.In a statement, the Reading Area Fire Museum described Rehr as a passionate leader, dedica
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 — A Berks County grandfather was released from an ICE facility on Friday
Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen Yeager died Friday evening after a crash while responding to assist a neighboring police department in Earl Township, according to a statement released by the department.The department announced Yeager’s death with “profound sadness and heavy hearts,” de
Berks County residents will have an opportunity to celebrate Independence Day with a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and fireworks during the Star-Spangled Spectacular Berks County on July 4 at the Berks County Fairgrounds in Leesport.Organized by the America250PA Berks C
PennDOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Berks County in the upcoming week, with lane closures and maintenance operations expected to impact several roadways.In Jefferson Township, pothole patching will take place along PA 183 (Bernville Road) between Old Route 22 and New Shafferstow
The Reading School District Board of Directors officially approved a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Reading Education Support Professionals (RESPA/PSEA/NEA) during the Regular School Board Meeting held Wednesday evening, May 27, 2026. RESPA is the exclusive bargaining agent f
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Berks County recently sold a winning $10,000 a Month for Life Scratch-Off ticket, according to lottery officials.The winning ticket was sold at Star Gas & Diesel, located at 8558 Lancaster Avenue in Bethel Township. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for sel
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
The County of Berks has closed the Moselem Springs Bridge in Richmond Township to vehicular traffic after a routine inspection revealed accelerated deterioration of the structure’s steel support beams.County officials announced Thursday that the bridge, which connects Eagle Road and Moselem Springs
R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX officially unveiled a renovated IMAX auditorium Thursday, marking the first phase of a broader upgrade project at the downtown theater.Local officials joined R/C Theatres President and CEO Scott Cohen and company representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Carlos Rivera-Smith, 38, of Reading, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Judge Catherine Henry to four counts of use of an interstate commerce facility to entice a minor, and attempt to entice a minor, to enga
Every spring, students move out of the residence halls at the end of the semester, and many leave items behind that they no longer want or need. Penn State Berks residence life has found a way to make good use of these items by donating them to Opportunity House, an emergency shelter located in Read
A resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 120 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, on his convictions of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti a
Reading-based nonprofit Safe Berks is among 12 organizations nationwide selected to receive a $50,000 grant through the 2026 RALIANCE Impact Grant program, part of a broader $600,000 initiative supporting efforts to prevent sexual violence and support survivors.The funding was announced this week by
Update – June 2, 2026: The Berks County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim discovered inside the burned van as a 69-year-old Oley Township resident. Following an autopsy, the cause of death was determined to be thermal burns and smoke inhalation, and the manner of death was ruled suicide, ac
The Borough of Wyomissing announced this week that a conditional use decision approved by Borough Council for a property at 915 Penn Avenue could potentially be voided due to a procedural issue involving public notice requirements.According to the borough, Council approved the conditional use applic
The Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg station announced the results of increased DUI enforcement efforts conducted over the Memorial Day weekend in Berks County and surrounding areas.According to a press release issued by Sgt. Cory S. Mengel, station commander for Troop L, Hamburg, troopers conducte
The Kutztown Borough Police Department will host its annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kutztown High School. This free community event is designed to help children and families build practical bicycle safety skills through hands-on instruction, in
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $150,000 to a Berks County company as part of a statewide effort to expand alternative fuel transportation projects and reduce reliance on gasoline and diesel fuel.According to the agency, Romark Logistics of PA, Inc. will use the f
