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 South Heidelberg Township Police Department has released the results of a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign conducted throughout June, targeting areas where residents had reported frequent reckless or aggressive driving.According to the department, officers carried out focused traffic
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 — Albright College is exploring whether to use tax-exempt bonds approved
An 85-year-old Berks County man lost $30,000 in an elaborate wire fraud scheme before Pennsylvania State Police intervened and prevented him from losing more than $200,000 in additional assets, authorities said.According to a Pennsylvania State Police public information release, troopers from the Ha
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Interstate 176 in Robeson Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 176
Olivet Boys & Girls Club and VOiCEup Berks have partnered to create Champions of Possibility, a vibrant new mural that reflects the creativity, imagination, and potential of Olivet Club kids.More than a public art project, the mural is a reflection of VOiCEup Berks’ Generation Impact initiative, whi
A 69-year-old Albany Township man has died from injuries sustained in a riding lawn mower accident earlier this week in Maidencreek Township, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel identified the man as Jeffrey Brobst, of the 1300 block of Hawk Mountai
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct drainage, shoulder widening, crack sealing, and paving projects at seven locations across Berks County during the week of July 27, with lane restrictions, detours, and possible delays expected.Forgedale Road – Washington Township: Drainage work will take place
Comfort Keepers of Berks County marked a milestone Thursday by celebrating 25 years of providing in-home care for seniors with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by staff, community members and local officials.The event recognized the West Lawn-based company’s quarter century of serving older adults
A Chester County man has died from injuries sustained in a head-on crash involving a FedEx truck in Richmond Township earlier this week, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the office was notified by Reading Hospital of the death following the
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.UPPER BERN — A Berks County school district temporarily paused planning for a mul
The Borough of Wyomissing will once again host its annual Movies in the Park series this summer and fall, offering four free family-friendly outdoor movie nights at parks throughout the borough.The 2026 series begins Saturday, Aug. 15, and continues through Oct. 3, with each event inviting residents
A new locally owned salon is putting down roots in Mount Penn with a focus on affordability, community and creating a positive workplace for stylists.Cutting Edge Colour & Cuts celebrated its official ribbon cutting Thursday at its location at 2550 Perkiomen Ave., Suite 2, with community members, lo
A 39-year-old Exeter Township man is facing drug and firearms charges after authorities said investigators seized cocaine, marijuana, 15 firearms and more than $37,000 in suspected drug proceeds during the execution of a search warrant.According to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, the Be
KidsPeace Foster Care in Berks County will bring a holiday twist to the middle of summer this weekend with its annual “Jingle in July” 5K Run and One Mile Walk.The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, July 25, at the Gring’s Mill Recreation Area in Wyomissing. The 5K race is scheduled to be
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has withdrawn its appeal of the Shapiro Administration’s administrative orders that forbid DHS from using the water or sewer infrastructure needed to convert warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties into immigration detention centers. The with
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the winners of its summer 2026 Lifestyle Pitch Competition. Prizes awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners totaled $2,000 in seed funding.Twelve participants shared their vision, their story, and the customers they hope to s
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
Through the Manufacturing Innovation and Learning Lab (MILL) at Penn State Berks, students will have an opportunity to collaborate with Brentwood Industries staff on real-world projects. The MILL recently received a grant for $63,646 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Deve
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
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
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
The Kutztown University Foundation has concluded fiscal year 2025-26 with the most successful fundraising year in its history, securing $12,180,939 in philanthropic commitments to support Kutztown University students, programs and priorities. The milestone eclipses the Foundation’s previous fundrais
UGI Utilities has begun a natural gas system upgrade project in Lyons Borough that will bring temporary traffic impacts while also creating an opportunity for some homes and businesses to convert to natural gas service.The project began Monday, July 20, and is part of the utility’s ongoing efforts t
