Parkland School Board members skeptical of tax break for Eli Lilly
Parkland School Board members are expressing skepticism of a proposal to grant Eli Lilly a tax break for…
Two candidates for office in Lehigh Valley face petition challenge
Two candidates for office in the Lehigh Valley are facing challenges to their petition signatures, which if successful…
Old Forge School District joins in lawsuit against social media platforms
The Old Forge School District joined a growing number of districts locally and nationwide suing multiple social media…
Geisinger introducing security screenings at hospitals
Geisinger plans to ramp up security measures, starting later this month, by implementing metal detectors at the entrances…
Berks assessment appeals board returning to in-person hearings
The Berks County Board of Assessment Appeals has voted to return to the standard practice of holding hearings…
Bullets found on Parkland High School grounds, families notified
The Parkland School District has notified families of two recent incidents in which a bullet was found on…
Man shot Monday in Northampton County, police said
A 25-year-old man was shot in the face Monday in Northampton County, according to authorities. Forks Township police…
Habitat for Humanity dedicates renovated Reading row home to first-time homeowner
When Habitat for Humanity of Berks County’s executive director handed the keys for a renovated city row home…
Allentown Toy Factory could finally be redeveloped
Allentown’s Redevelopment Authority is looking to transform two vacant properties in its possession into useful buildings on the…
PPL petitions state agency for smaller rate increase
PPL Electric Utilities said Friday that it has submitted a petition for settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities…
Pickup truck driver killed in head-on crash in Cumru Township
The driver of a pickup truck was killed in a head-on crash with a trash truck Tuesday on…
Jazz leads way as activities start warming up
The 35th annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Festival opens this weekend and runs through March 29 at venues around…