From scuba to the courtroom, Berks teen completed every Scouting merit badge
There’s a story — sometimes an adventure — behind each of Oliver Messner’s Scouting merit badges. All 142…
Concentrated effort puts Berks near tops in PA for human-trafficking charges, DA says
Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams says aggressive work by law enforcement is the reason the county…
Reading man charged with attempted homicide in shooting of one-time friend
Reading police have charged a 24-year-old man with attempted homicide and conspiracy in the shooting of his one-time…
Genesius Theatre announces 55th season
Genesius Theatre in Reading has announced its 55th season, brimming with eight fairies, a vampire, a hobgoblin, two…
Reading’s Eric Martinez prepares professional debut in Allentown in April
It’s easy for young athletes to become conceited and arrogant, especially with as much success as Reading’s Eric…
PennDOT road projects in Berks
Monday-Thursday: Route 422, Penn Street interchange to Interstate 176, Reading and Cumru Township, bridge repair at various locations,…
Gas leak in Exeter Township
A gas leak late Saturday night forced the evacuation of an Exeter Township neighborhood, according to police. Exeter…
Business Weekly Agenda for February 1
Thursday Feb. 5 The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA, a program of the Chester County Economic Development…
Suspect in child porn investigation fatally shot by PA troopers in Lebanon County
Troopers fatally shot a man after they entered a home near Myerstown before dawn Wednesday to serve a…
Reading Public Museum hosts LEGO tower exhibit.
Dominic Pereira was in heaven. The Reading 8-year-old sat quietly at a long table on the second floor…
Community seed swap held at Berks Nature.
Despite the sub-zero temperatures and crust of icy snow blanketing the ground, spring was in the air Saturday…
Nayara Ortega scores 16 points in Reading High’s win
Nayara Ortega scored 16 points as nine different Red Knights scored in Reading High’s 47-26 BCIAA Division 1…