A group of young soccer players from Berks County and surrounding communities is preparing to represent Pennsylvania on the national stage after capturing a state championship this spring.The PA Classics Reading Academy 2011 Girls Fury team won the Pennsylvania State Cup Championship on May 17, defe
A reimagination of William Shakespeare’s tale has Juliet wanting to fall in love while fighting for her independence. She treads through deepening waters over romance and relationships, among and between families, but can she live with the consequential decisions she is making?Playwright Kimberly Pa
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.Editor’s note: Community Spotlight is on vacation for the summer. Check out all o
The Berks County Coroner’s Office has positively identified human remains discovered in Windsor Township, Berks County, more than three decades ago, bringing long-awaited answers to a family who never stopped searching for their loved one.On June 3, 1992, a farmer working in a field along Christman
The Reading Parking Authority announced Friday evening that it has permanently closed the 5th & Cherry parking lot in downtown Reading, effective immediately, citing future development plans for the property.The lot, located at 29 S. 5th Street, will no longer be available for public parking. Motori
The Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce (BCLCC) has announced the launch of the 222 Corridor Summer Soccer Series, a regional initiative aimed at celebrating culture, promoting tourism, supporting small businesses, and building excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.The initiative was offic
Historic military vehicles, World War II reenactors, period music, and spectators filled Downtown Reading on Friday as the annual World War II Mid-Day Parade officially launched the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 35th Annual World War II Weekend.The parade traveled through the 500 block of Penn Street be
The Innovation Fund of Berks County Community Foundation recently awarded $101,956 to local organizations for projects that will improve environmental health across Berks County. Funded projects include small-scale construction, such as community gardens, educational programs, large-scale planning e
The City of Reading Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority (CRRIZA) is providing information to property owners, business owners, and developers regarding the process for requesting changes to the City’s CRIZ map. Requests for consideration during the 2026 map change cycle must be submitted t
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 — In July 2025, Albright College announced it had ended its most recent f
A 47-year-old Kutztown man died Wednesday after falling while working at a construction site in Shillington Borough, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was called to Reading Hospital to investigate the fatal workplace acci
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 Berks County Coroner’s Office has released the cause and manner of death for a man who was found deceased inside a vehicle following a fire in Cumru Township earlier this year.According to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel, 44-year-old Elvin Francisco De La Cruz Martinez, of the 800 block
The first NetJets aircraft have arrived at Reading Regional Airport, marking the official start of operations at the company’s new maintenance facility, according to the Reading Regional Airport Authority.The maintenance center will provide service and support for NetJets’ aircraft fleet while incre
Downtown Reading will once again serve as the starting point for the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s annual World War II Weekend with the return of the World War II Mid-Day Parade on Friday, June 5.Organized by Downtown Reading in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, the parade is scheduled from
The Berks County Coroner’s Office has released additional information following the line-of-duty death of Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen Yeager, including the results of her autopsy.According to Coroner Matthew Stitzel, Yeager, 42, was responding to assist a neighboring police departm
Packed with Purpose: Adalyn Rose Foundation and ProBerco Partner to Support Grieving Families and Create Meaningful Employment Opportunities for Individuals with DisabilitiesThe Adalyn Rose Foundation is proud to officially announce a new partnership with ProBerco, a nonprofit organization dedicated
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
