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Reading: Tree Down on a House

Thursday: Emergency crews responded just after noon Friday for a large tree that fell onto garages and vehicles behind an apartment at 1541 Perkiomen Avenue in Reading. According to first responders, the fallen tree is also blocking the rear stairwell, which serves as the only exit for residents in the affected apartment. Emergency crews responded just after noon Friday for a large tree that fell onto garages and vehicles behind an apartment at 1541 Perkiomen Avenue in Reading. According to first responders, the fallen tree is also blocking the rear stairwell, which serves as the only exit for residents in the affected apartment.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day

Thursday: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold online to Berks County player

A Powerball ticket purchased online by a player in Berks County has won $150,000 in the Pennsylvania Lottery’s June 14 drawing, lottery officials announced.The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn — 4, 6, 9, 23, and 59 — as well as the red Powerball number 25. The player had add

State Police investigating phone scam in Alsace Township that defrauded Fleetwood man of $2,000

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft by deception that occurred in Alsace Township, where a Fleetwood man was scammed out of $2,000 by an individual posing as a member of the Berks County Sheriff’s Office.According to a public information release from the Reading Patrol Unit, troopers

Berks County food producers awarded grants to strengthen local agriculture

Two Berks County food producers will share more than half a million dollars in federal funding as part of a broader $21 million investment announced by the Shapiro Administration this week to enhance Pennsylvania’s food supply chain and agricultural economy.Clover Farms Dairy and Keim Orchard were a

Swim season is here! Red Cross shares critical water safety tips for children and families

Summer is here and the American Red Cross urges families to prioritize water safety education and swim lessons, fostering confidence and lifelong skills that help everyone stay safer in and around the water. Participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning.“Befor

A pressing piece of Pagoda history finds a new home at City Hall

While the lights atop Mount Penn have dimmed for the time being, one of the Reading Pagoda’s most charming souvenirs continues to shine—now from a new location. The Pagoda-themed Penny Press machine, a nostalgic favorite for visitors and locals alike, has officially been relocated to Reading City Ha

“You just never know”: Hamburg postal worker shares journey, resilience after dog attack on her route

For Amanda Salen, working for the U.S. Postal Service wasn’t always part of the plan. But it’s quickly become more than just a job — it’s a calling that’s taken her from delivery routes to clerical roles, through career changes, and even into harm’s way.Salen, a Part-Time Flexible (PTF) Clerk with t

Dominic Lombardo: On the front lines of emergency care

At just 24 years old, Dominic Lombardo has already spent nearly a decade in emergency medical services. As a paramedic and clinical coordinator at Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association, Lombardo not only responds to life-threatening emergencies across northern Berks County—he also trains the next ge

County airman dies as POW during American WWII fire bombing of Tokyo

Twelve heavy bomber crew members from PA were Prisoners of War in the Tokyo Military Prison when it was destroyed during an American firebombing raid on May 26, 1945. Volunteers with the non-profit Stories Behind the Stars (www.storiesbehindthestars.org) have written memorials honoring the twelve PA

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