Berks County Prison Board defends its policy on ICE detainers
The Berks County Prison Board on Wednesday defended its decision to amend a policy last year to increase…
Alvernia moving forward with American House project in Reading
Alvernia University’s plans to renovate and rehabilitate the historic American House in downtown Reading are moving forward. Alvernia…
Circus comes to town joined by Valentine’s celebrations – Reading Eagle
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus takes over the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia with shows…
Exeter knocks off Wilson in BCIAA boys quarterfinals
Wednesday will be quite the day for high school basketball fans in Berks County. After a couple of…
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Tuesday, Feb. 10
Pennsylvania boys and girls high school basketball scores from Tuesday, Feb. 10: BOYS Catasauqua 72, Notre Dame High…
Passport services will end at 2 Berks County libraries
Nonprofit libraries across the nation — including two in Berks County — are facing a significant financial blow…
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Monday, Feb. 9
Pennsylvania boys and girls high school basketball scores from Monday, Feb. 9: BOYS Armstrong 51, Valley 43 Baldwin…
Alvernia partners with Jay Sidhu to launch leadership boot camp
Alvernia University has partnered with Jay Sidhu, Customers Bancorp Inc. executive chairman, to create a new summer program…
Celebration of Berks County’s 275th anniversary to kick off in March
Berks County is about to mark a significant milestone, and the celebration will begin in March. Officials will…
60 acres in Berks preserved, added to William Penn State Forest
Natural Lands has bought nearly 60 acres in Union Township, transferring the land to the Pennsylvania Department of…
Neighbor’s quick action helps Exeter residents escape predawn fire
An Exeter Township neighbor ran into bitter predawn cold to alert residents after discovering a wind-fueled fire burning…
Officials weigh in on ICE detention centers coming to Berks, Schuylkill counties
When news broke last week that the federal government had bought a large warehouse property in Berks County,…