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5 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance in locating family for Lynn Marie Long age 66. She last resided at Providence House in Reading. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance in locating family for Lynn Marie Long age 66. She last resided at Providence House in Reading. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
Reading: Vehicle into Utility Pole, Split in Half
Thursday: Reading Police and EMS were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of North Front and Exeter streets in Reading following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a utility pole. Reading Police and EMS were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of North Front and Exeter streets in Reading following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a utility pole.

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Burglary reported at Heidelberg Township auto body shop, suspect sought
South Heidelberg police are investigating a burglary that occurred Monday night at a local auto body shop.According to the South Heidelberg Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:42 p.m. on March 30, 2026, to 41 Brick Plant Road in Heidelberg Township for a report of a burgla
Animal Rescue League to hold vaccine clinic for Wyomissing Borough
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL), in partnership with the Wyomissing Borough, will host a low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Thursday, April 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wyomissing Fire Department, located at 1259 Penn Ave.The clinic will provide essential preventive care servi
Body discovered after vehicle fire near Reading city line, investigation ongoing
Authorities are investigating after a deceased individual was discovered inside a vehicle following an early morning fire Sunday near the Reading city line.According to the Berks County Coroner’s Office, the Reading Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:23 a.m. on March 29 to the area of
Helping Harvest adds new members to its board of directors
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank recently added four new members to its Board of Directors.John Powers, President – Commercial Lines Insurance at Tobash Insurance Agency in Tamaqua, and Tim Santoro, Divisional Vice President at The GIANT Company, both joined the Board in late February 2026.In 2025, S

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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
Samantha Bremekamp: Building community through curiosity and storytelling
After living and working in education in New York City, Vienna, Austria, and New Jersey, Samantha Bremekamp arrived on the scene in Berks County, bringing along her brand of energy and enthusiasm for learning. “We moved here in 2023 after living in New Jersey. I wanted to get to know people in the a
Judy Elllsworth’s love of books fuels the Berks Book Bonanza
A Berks County resident since 1980, Judy Elllsworth has lived in Wyomissing Hills, later moving to Green Valley Estates in Sinking Spring for the last eight years. Prior to living in the area, Judy spent her career working in several capacities. “I’ve done many things; I worked as a Psychiatric Soci
Adrian Jadic: From political asylum to community advocate in Wyomissing
Born and raised in Romania, Adrian Jadic found himself caught up in the violent civil unrest in 1989 living in a country wrought with turmoil. The Romanian Revolution was a time period when citizens rose up to overthrow and topple the dictatorship and end a 42-year span of communist rule. The confli

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Posted on: March 26, 2026
Gov. Shapiro takes questions following announcement of three free official FIFA Fan Zone
Berks Weekly
Posted on: March 26, 2026
Gov. Shapiro unveils three free FIFA Fan Zones across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Berks Weekly
Posted on: March 26, 2026
Local nonprofit leader wins United Way shopping spree in Wyomissing
Berks Weekly
Posted on: March 25, 2026
United Way Shopping Spree at Redner’s in Wyomissing
Berks Weekly
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Twilight Full Moon Migration Hike
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Reading Rebels Basketball vs. Capital Seahawks
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Reading Rebels Basketball vs. New York Phoenix
920 Adams St Reading
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