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Robeson Township: Old River Road bridge closed

Yesterday: The Old River Road bridge near The Beidler House in Birdsboro has been closed immediately to all traffic after engineers deemed it unsafe due to structural deterioration. The Old River Road bridge near The Beidler House in Birdsboro has been closed immediately to all traffic after engineers deemed it unsafe due to structural deterioration.

Reading: Shooting

Yesterday: Reading Police and EMS responded to the 1200 block of Douglass Street Thursday afternoon for the report of a shooting, initially described as an assault with the victim stating he was shot in the leg. Reading Police and EMS responded to the 1200 block of Douglass Street Thursday afternoon for the report of a shooting, initially described as an assault with the victim stating he was shot in the leg. One person was transported to the hospital.

Berks County Parks launches free backpack lending program for kids

Berks County Parks & Recreation has announced a new Backpack Lending Program aimed at helping children and families explore local parks while learning about nature, wildlife, and history.The program was made possible through 2025 funding from the Gilmore-Henne Grant, administered by the Berks County

Pa. farmer wins transparency battle after township spent thousands fighting to keep records secret

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.TULPEHOCKEN — A Berks County township has turned over drafts of a proposed agricu

Family Promise secures $20KgGrant from Clayton to prevent homelessness for families in Berks County

Family Promise of Berks County recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton, ensuring that families in Berks County receive the support they need to stay safely housed.The grant is a portion of the $2 million dollars Clayton is donating to the Family Promise national network. The funds are a resul

GoggleWorks to open Thorn Alley Stage season with Frog Holler concert May 1

The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts will kick off its 2026 Thorn Alley Stage concert season on Friday, May 1, with a performance by Berks County-rooted band Frog Holler.The opening night event will feature two sets by Frog Holler on the outdoor stage, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and music beginning

Jonathan Mashburn’s Lounge Around Games Co. creates space for play and connection

As a child living in Pensacola, Florida, Jonathan Mashburn had a passion for electronics. “I loved electronics. I would go to the used book depository and buy them cheap and tinker with them, often reselling them. For years I wanted to do this on the side.” The spirit of entrepreneurship was alive i

Diane Rurode: A lifetime of teaching, leading, and inspiring at Conrad Weiser

Growing up in a family where her father was transferred frequently, Diane Rurode learned early how to adapt to different learning environments and schools in New York, and New Hampshire, finally graduating from Watertown High School in Watertown, Connecticut in 1971. “I applied to all colleges in Ne

Delbert “Del” Bitting: The man behind the wheel at Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Delbert Gene Bitting was born January 14,1936, the youngest of the four sons of Claude and Florence Bitting. His first home was a farmhouse on Butter Lane in Exeter Township, which they shared with his grandparents. “They lived on one side, and we lived on the other,” he recollected. “The home still

John King: A life shaped by music, community, and resilience

Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading on August 31, 1952, John King grew up frequently moving while his parents worked to accommodate their growing family. “My earliest recollection was living on Gilson Alley behind South 7th Street. The place was a two-story garage, and the bottom floor was a ch

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