Wildfires bring haze, unhealthy air quality to Berks (Photos)
The wildfire tearing through Canada and Minnesota brought haze and particulate matter into Berks County and eastern Pennsylvania,…
Spring Township needs a new police chief after resignation
Spring Township police Chief Adam Salyards reads during the 2025 Centre County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony as part…
Drought warning causes concern, Reading Area Water Authority shares how community members can do their part | Weather
READING, Pa.- Berks County is in familiar territory this year, once again facing a drought warning. “We are…
Debate grows ahead of Reading Road road diet vote
READING, Ohio — An important decision is looming in Reading as city council is expected to vote on…
Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition
Three Alvernia University mechanical engineering students turned an idea born in the classroom into an award-winning healthcare innovation,…
Reading Science Center receives $10,000 grant for Sisters in STEM program
The Reading Science Center has received a $10,000 grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to…
2 Reading men charged in straw‑purchasing scheme tied to recovered handgun
Detectives with the Berks County District Attorney’s Gun Violence Reduction Task Force have charged two Reading men in…
Two Reading residents charged in alleged straw purchasing and illegal firearm trafficking investigation
Two Reading residents are facing felony charges following a Berks County District Attorney’s Office investigation into alleged illegal…
Applications for Nolde Forest deer hunt available July 20
Applications to take part in the annual permit-only archery deer hunt at Nolde Forest will be available starting…
Wanted in Berks
The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the following fugitives: Nasire Santiago, 27, whose last known address was…
Summer freedom may help kids develop a love of reading, Penn State educators say
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The less structured months of summer can help young people discover that reading is…
Frozen coffee machine nozzles observed with pink mold: Restaurant Inspections, June 11, 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants…