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Cumru Township: Accident on 422 West

13 hours ago: Accident on 422 West in Cumru Township just west of Interstate 176, reported two vehicles with injuries, one vehicle into the median. Accident on 422 West in Cumru Township just west of Interstate 176, reported two vehicles with injuries, one vehicle into the median.

Cumru Township: Disabled Vehicles on 422

14 hours ago: Fire Police dispatched to 422 Westbound in Cumru Township near the last bridge prior to the city line, traffic control for multiple disabled vehicles due to a pothole. Fire Police dispatched to 422 Westbound in Cumru Township near the last bridge prior to the city line, traffic control for multiple disabled vehicles due to a pothole.

Schwank announces $187,600 in funding for improvements to the Reading Skatepark

Sen. Judy Schwank announced $183,600 in Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant funding for the city of Reading to assist the Reading Skatepark, located at 601 Canal St., Reading, PA 19602, with installing lighting and shade structures.The Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program was establ

State grants deliver millions in funding for Berks County infrastructure, safety, and environmental projects

Berks County municipalities, agencies, and nonprofits are set to receive more than $13 million in state grant funding through multiple Commonwealth Financing Authority programs, according to recent announcements from state lawmakers representing the county.The funding includes awards through the Loc

Observed apparent rodent droppings throughout the facility: Restaurant Inspections, December 18, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t

Spring City man killed in late-night crash on Route 422 in Exeter Township

A 34-year-old Spring City man was killed in a motor vehicle crash late Wednesday night on Route 422 in Exeter Township, according to police.Exeter Township Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 11:06 p.m. on Dec. 17 to a crash in the westbound lanes of the 7000 block of Benjamin Fran

Justin Bortz: A Berks County creative with a passion for fine jewelry and music

Justin Bortz was born in Reading, the youngest of ten children. His father, Richard, and Uncle Wayne were well known for founding Bortz Chocolates, the manufacturer of novelty chocolates which created many of the beloved confections local children grew up with. The brothers established several manuf

A return to his roots: Dave Kline’s lifelong connection to the garden

As the growing season concludes, most of us are contemplating a trip to the market or grocery store to gather our fixins for the upcoming feast. Our relationship with the fresh produce is little more than selecting, paying for and preparing the food which graces our table. For the serious gardener,

Danielle Hathaway: Finding purpose through music, art, and giving back

Danielle Hathaway was born in Philadelphia along with her twin sister Dana. At age six, her mother passed away, the twins were raised by their grandparents in Havertown, Pa. “Even as a child, I was always drawing, coloring and painting, and I always loved music.” as Danielle recalls some of her earl

World War II’s battle of Tarawa claimed Marines from Berks County

On November 20, 1943, a US force of approximately 35,000 troops from the 2nd Marine Division and the Army’s 27th Infantry Division began the amphibious assaults on Tarawa Atoll. The American invasion was part of Operation Galvanic to capture the Japanese-held Gilbert Islands. It was the first US off

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