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Flood Watch

About 1 hour ago: A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Thursday: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph.

Flood Watch issued for Berks County as heavy rain threatens flash flooding Tuesday into Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Berks County beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, and continuing through 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, as multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through the region.Forecasters said flash flooding caused by excessiv

Berks Arts Council to cease operations after 55 years serving Berks County

The Berks Arts Council will cease operations after 55 years of serving Berks County, the organization announced Monday.In a press release, the nonprofit said the decision follows more than five decades of providing arts education, cultural programming, festivals, grants, and advocacy throughout the

Riverfront Park to host 5th annual RIVERZILLA Community Day and park clean-up Aug. 1

Residents are invited to spend a day helping clean the Schuylkill River and enjoying outdoor activities during the 5th Annual RIVERZILLA Community Day & Park Clean-Up on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Riverfront Park.Hosted by the City of Reading Public Works Department in collaboration with Schuylkill River

Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in refrigerator: Restaurant Inspections, July 25, 2026

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

Reading Great Dane defies the odds as owner cherishes every day together

Most people notice Cricket because of his size.Standing nearly as tall as some adults when upright and weighing around 200 pounds, the Great Dane turns heads wherever he goes. But it’s not his height that makes him remarkable.At 13 years old, Cricket has already lived well beyond the average lifespa

Ebony McNeil combines leadership with mentorship to help men build stronger lives through The Forge

Born in Reading, the only son of Richard and Lorraine McNeil, Ebony McNeil grew up enjoying his boyhood, doing what boys typically love to do; playing outside most of the time, riding bikes, and spending time at places like the Olivet’s Boys Club, a place that was central to kids in the city of Read

Lori Lilley: A passionate advocate for Carsonia Lake’s wildlife

Berks County natives Lori (Hinnershitz) Lilley and her husband, Christopher were both born and raised in the Antietam Valley, Lori in Mt. Penn, and Christopher in Stony Creek. Crystal Lake, once a central part of the historical Carsonia Park era, holds a great deal of sentimental value to both. “I w

Toni Reece brings Berks County’s stories to the airwaves

From behind the microphone and through the airwaves, Toni Reece has rapidly become a popular radio host and story teller featuring the people of Berks County through her new show Real Life with Toni Reece, a different kind of talk radio on WEEU. To say that Toni is simply a people person is an under

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