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Spring Street Subway Floods in Reading

Yesterday: Severe thunderstorms moved across Berks County Saturday afternoon dumping heavy rain in many areas, which caused flooding in and around the Spring Street Subway in Reading. Severe thunderstorms moved across Berks County Saturday afternoon dumping heavy rain in many areas, which caused flooding in and around the Spring Street Subway in Reading. Despite the barricades, a small suv became stuck in the water. The occupants were able to walk out, and later pushed the car out.

Water Emergency in Reading

Yesterday: Rescue crews were called to Riverfront Park Saturday afternoon in Reading for a water emergency in the Schuylkill River. Rescue crews were called to Riverfront Park Saturday afternoon in Reading for a water emergency in the Schuylkill River. Initially dispatched as a female in the water in distress. After an extensive search, divers located the victim roughly an hour later and the Coroner’s Office was requested to the scene. The incident is under investigation.

Second winner announced for the “My Super Neighbor” competition

Mayor Eddie Morán, The City of Reading, and Keep Reading Beautiful (KRB), gave announced the February prize winner of the inaugural “My Super Neighbor” competition. This year-long initiative, aims to recognize outstanding home maintenance and promote community spirit, strengthening residents’ sense

Swimming Area closed at Blue Marsh Lake due to high bacteria levels

Swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is currently restricted due to high bacteria levels, announced The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Friday afternoon.Officials say water tests will be done daily until the levels return to a safe level for public use. This only affects the water

PennDOT, police, safety partners highlight driving safety ahead of Independence Day holiday

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, and the Highway Safety Network gathered Friday morning to promote safe driving ahead of the Independence Day holiday.Held at Mifflin Park Elementary School, grounds of the annual Great Governor Mifflin League Community Days event, a

Sen. Judy Schwank to introduce legislation to approve a CRIZ for Reading

Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) recently announced her intent to introduce legislation that would designate a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) for the City of Reading and implement programmatic changes.The CRIZ program was created by Act 52 of 2013. A CRIZ is an area of up to 130 acres de

Suzy Rae Design, LLC: Producing Creative Print & Web for 20 Years

Suzy Rae Design, LLC proudly marks its 20th anniversary in 2024, celebrating two decades of creativity and client satisfaction. SRD was founded in September of 2004 by Owner Suzy Lysczek when she took the leap from her role working in prepress production to fulfill her dream of becoming a full-time

Lights on Elwyn shines bright for the 38th holiday season, benefiting Animal Rescue League

Ronald and Kerin DeCarlo, along with Tim Gaston, are illuminating the holiday season for the 38th consecutive year with their renowned Lights on Elwyn, a dazzling display of over 30,000 Christmas lights. Located at 216 Elwyn Avenue in Sinking Spring, PA, the festive showcase debuted on December 2nd

Crime Alert Berks ‘Shop with a Cop’ brightens holiday season for local families

In a heartwarming event that brought together law enforcement, local students, and the spirit of giving, the 17th annual Crime Alert Berks County holiday “Shop with a Cop” took place at Boscov’s North in Muhlenberg Township Wednesday evening.A total of 28 elementary school students, carefully select

Exeter Township Police ‘Shop with a Cop’ delivers happiness to children and families

The Exeter Township Police Department brought smiles and holiday cheer to the community during its annual “Shop with a Cop” event held Wednesday evening at Boscov’s East department store. With the goal of strengthening ties between the police and the community while bringing joy to families in need,

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