Weekend events roundup: Christmas events abound
The Berks County Parks & Recreation Department’s 37th Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area in Spring Township…
Insect activity in kitchen found during Berks County food safety and restaurant inspections
Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and…
Philadelphia man sentenced for role in gun trafficking network
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man faces eight years of court supervision after he admitted to taking part in…
Jerry Shenk: ‘The Seditious Six’
Recently, six members of the United States Congress, all Democrats, issued a video that, in effect, invited members…
When working costs a family more
Jennifer has had to make some tough decisions recently. The Maidencreek Township woman is caught between needing and…
Small Business Saturday puts the focus on shopping local
Chris Lerch is passionate about supporting small businesses. And while he claims Small Business Saturday – an annual…
3 Reading men charged in refund scheme that hit 13 Lowe’s stores in eastern Pa.
Three Reading men have been charged with participating in a multistate refund and fraudulent-purchase scheme that targeted Lowe’s…
Philadelphia man sent to prison for purchasing 41 guns for gun trafficking network
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man who purchased 41 firearms for the ringleader of a multi-county gun trafficking network…
Berks family clings to the goodness around them
Even in the hardest moments, John says he’s learned to look for the goodness that keeps showing up.…
Budget passage means continuing PA’s economic progress
POTTSTOWN — It was not just taxpayers, school districts, nonprofit agencies and health care providers who were frustrated…
Philadelphia man draws prison for role in southeast Pa. gun trafficking network
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man was sent to prison after he admitted to purchasing eight firearms for the…
Trump admin threatens Pennsylvania funding over immigrant truck drivers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration threatened Thursday to withhold nearly $75 million in funding if Pennsylvania does…