Former Berks bank executive honored by BCIU
A retired president and chief executive officer of Tompkins VIST Bank has been honored by the Berks County…
Reading approves $4.5 million Hillside splash park project
Reading is moving ahead with a $4.53 million transformation of the former Hillside Pool property into a splash…
Former Gov. Mifflin star Nick Singleton makes his NFL debut
Nick Singleton, the former Gov. Mifflin star, added another line to his already impressive football resume. Singleton made…
West Reading Fall Festival
The popular West Reading Fall Festival drew big crowds once again Saturday with its combination of entertainment, arts…
Career fair offers connections to Berks job seekers
It has been a long and difficult seven months for Matthew Schwambach. Citing economic challenges, the company he…
Berks couple displaced after propane weed‑burning torch sparks deck fire
A Shillington couple was displaced by a weekend fire sparked by a propane weed-burning torch, fire officials said…
Motorcycle rider killed in Reading crash
A city man was killed when his motorcycle slammed into the rear of a moving car over the…
Reading City Council approves vacant property, beekeeping rules
Reading City Council has approved new regulations for vacant properties and backyard beekeeping, along with more than $3…
Bulletin board: Berks Senior Expo
Berks Encore will host its annual Senior Expo Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FirstEnergy…
Berks residents applaud county officials for funding recovery services
With tears streaming down her face, Jacqueline Ellison struggled to find the words to share the story of…
U.S. News & World Report high school ratings.
Berks high school rankings 2026 Two Berks County High Schools have been named among the 100 best in…
Daily docket: September 20, 2026
Daily thought “May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner…