A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Berks County and several surrounding areas through 8 p.m. Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous heat and humidity during what is expected to be one of the hottest stretches of the year so far.According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could
The City of Reading officially broke ground Monday on a major solar energy project at the Public Works campus, marking another step toward the city’s goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050. City officials, members of City Council, sustainability leaders, and representatives from Sc
A Reading man was arrested Friday after investigators allegedly uncovered bulk quantities of marijuana, cash, and a loaded handgun during the execution of a search warrant at a Moss Street residence, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.Berks County Drug Task Force detectives sai
Reading United AC has announced the appointment of Oliver Calvo as Head Coach of one of the club’s Men’s Reserve Teams, which competes in the CASA Soccer League’s Mid-Atlantic Division. Calvo joins the Reading United technical staff with an extensive background as both a player and a coach at the yo
A Texas truck driver died and another man was injured following a late-night crash involving two tractor trailers on Interstate 78 in Upper Bern Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel identified the deceased driv
The revamp of a Berks County pedestrian bridge needs the opinions of runners, cyclists, commuters, fishers, and other lovers of outdoors. The 600-foot-long Reading Gateway Bridge spans over the Schuylkill River, connecting Reading and West Reading from Riverfront Park.“There is only one way to redes
A Berks County student was among those recognized this week by the Shapiro Administration in the 2026 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease Student Art Competition, an annual statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about tick safety and Lyme disease prevention.Valkyrie Lindberg, of Berks Co
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Berks County is set to receive nearly $300,000 as part of a statewide investment aimed at expanding apprenticeship and workforce training opportunities across Pennsylvania.On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Develo
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County welcomed community leaders, partners, advocates, and supporters to the 2026 Breakfast of Champions for Youth on Tuesday morning at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, raising $110,000 so far for its annual support campaign for programs and services that strengthen yo
State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks,convened a coordinated public safety meeting at his office Wednesday with state and local law enforcement leaders and key justice partners to address the recent rise in violence in the city.“The safety of our families requires coordinated action across every level o
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 — Erasmo Zavala hoped the legal system could protect his daughter from do
The Borough of Wyomissing will come together on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the annual Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony, a heartfelt community observance dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States of America.The parade will step off a
The City of Reading is recognizing National Police Week by honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers both locally and across the country.As part of the observance, Reading City Hall, the Penn Street Bridge, and the Pagoda were scheduled to be illuminated in blue Friday evening i
Officials from Blue Marsh Lake, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission gathered Friday at Blue Marsh Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend to promote boating safety and mark the start of National Safe Boating Week.The press event was held at the Dry Brooks Boat La
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.Update, May 16: This story has been updated to identify 600 Penn St. as part of t
The Reading Housing Authority officially opened Oakbrook Recreation Park this week, introducing new outdoor recreation amenities for residents of Oakbrook Homes and the surrounding community.The park, located as part of the Oakbrook Center for Community Services, featured a newly modernized baseball
A 56-year-old Reading man who was found with stab wounds along River Road last weekend has been identified as a homicide victim, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was notified at 3:07 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, after physic
The Reading Police Department has announced that due to ongoing renovations, Desk Sergeant and Dispatch Center operations will be temporarily relocated beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. to the Berks County Courthouse. Public entry will be available from the Sixth Street side of the courth
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the vitality of the Berks County business community at its 113th Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 700 people gathered for the space themed event.The evening began by instantly transporting attendees to the moon wit
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Jeffrey Hill, 27, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 32 months’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release by United States District Judge John M. Gallagher for illegal gun possession.The defendant was charged by inform
The 98th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony is set to take place in Shillington on Monday, May 25, continuing a local tradition that dates back nearly a century.Organized by the American Legion Reber-Moore Post 635, the annual event will honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S
The community is invited to attend Reading Hospital’s first Bike Smart Safety Fest on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reading Area Community College, 30 S. Front St., Reading, in Parking Lots A and C near Yocum Library.The free event is hosted in partnership with Commute PA to promote bi
The City of Reading Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority (CRRIZA) is reminding all businesses located within the CRIZ that, under Pennsylvania law, they are required to submit an annual report detailing certain state and local taxes paid during the 2025 tax year. The report must be submitte
A resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 90 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, on her convictions of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti an
