Pa. Turnpike Commission cracking down on toll violation cases
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has referred more than 100 egregious toll violation cases to the state attorney general’s…
Former state Senate Leader David “Chip” Brightbill remembered as champion for his constituents
By Amy Worden, J.D. Prose, pennlive.com Former state Senate Leader David “Chip” Brightbill of Lebanon County, who in…
St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School holds event to honor veterans
As he wandered slowly by the displays set out on long tables inside the cafeteria of St. Ignatius…
Reading woman charged with welfare fraud
State authorities have charged a Reading woman with welfare fraud, alleging she received an overpayment totaling about $1,200…
Online PA lottery player in Berks wins $154,141
The Pennsylvania Lottery recently awarded an online prize worth $154,141 on the Elf eInstant game to a player…
LightHouse Center Opens Playground for Families at Hope Rescue Mission in Reading
Families staying at Hope Rescue Mission’s LightHouse Women & Children’s Center have a new place to play, connect…
Food and clothing drives at Antietam events
A nonperishable food and winter clothing drive will be held during the Antietam Farmers and Artists Market taking…
Hope Rescue Mission hosts race to benefit homeless veterans
Runners head out during Hope Rescue Mission’s Patriot 5K for Homeless Veterans on Saturday at Gring’s Mill Recreation…
Opportunity House announces new initiative in transitional housing
Opportunity House has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing family homelessness in Berks County. The program, called…
Veterans still fighting deadly enemy
Most of America’s Veterans may not be actively engaged in global combat this Veterans Day but make no…
PA truck parking plan includes Berks
State officials have announced plans to add a total of 1,202 truck parking spaces in 133 locations —…
Part of Route 183 in Berks dedicated in honor of hometown hero WWII vet
Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder was a survivor. As a radio section chief in the Army’s 80th Division, he…