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Patchy Black Ice This Evening Then Light Snow Develops Late Tonight…

21 hours ago: Via NWS: With temperatures falling into the 20s, any runoff or standing water from melting snow will freeze, resulting in patchy black ice, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery. Via NWS: With temperatures falling into the 20s, any runoff or standing water from melting snow will freeze, resulting in patchy black ice, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery.

Berks Coroner Next of Kin Request

Yesterday: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Mark Polino, a 60-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Mark Polino, a 60-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Alvernia marks next phase of American House renovation with ceremonial wall-breaking in Reading

Alvernia University marked a major milestone in its ongoing CollegeTowne initiative Wednesday morning with a ceremonial wall-breaking at the historic American House building in downtown Reading, signaling the next phase of a project aimed at expanding healthcare access, workforce development and stu

Crowd rallies at first protest against planned ICE center in Upper Bern

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.UPPER BERN — Roughly 100 people protested this weekend outside the municipal buil

Emergency services has largest gender gap in Reading city government

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.READING — Lt. Rebecca Zentmyer is the only professional female firefighter in Rea

Reading recognizes Black History Month, illuminates City Hall and Pagoda

The City of Reading announced Monday its official proclamation recognizing Black History Month, reaffirming the city’s commitment to honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans locally and nationwide.As part of the observance, Reading City Hall began illumination Monday eveni

Dr. Philip Baney: Bringing heart to family medicine

Dr. Philip Baney has been practicing family medicine for a total of 26 years, first establishing a practice in Laureldale, and then for the past 13 years in Hamburg. My reasons for selecting to highlight Dr. Baney for a Berks Weekly News story are rooted in my personal experience as an observer and

Danny Gardner: From local theatre to Broadway and national tours across America

Singer, dancer, and actor, Danny Gardner, is enjoying an exciting life on the road, traveling the country and living his dream on a journey which began right here in Reading, Pa. “I was born in the Reading Hospital and grew up at 126 North 11th Street across from City Park. I would run across the st

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, Wayne, son of Earl Bortz, 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 manufactu

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,

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