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

Thursday: 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

Thursday: 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.

Man charged in alleged obituary-targeted burglaries across Berks County

Pennsylvania State Police have charged a Berks County man in connection with a series of alleged burglaries targeting the homes of recently deceased residents.According to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, Derrick Raker was charged with eight counts of burglary, nine counts of persons not

Berks County player wins more than $636,700 in PA Lottery online game

A Berks County player recently won an online Pennsylvania Lottery prize worth $636,731.59, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.The prize was awarded through the EZ eInstant game MONOPOLY Money Mint, which contributes to both the Minor and Mega EZ Jackpot. Game play includes opportunities to multip

Brush cutting, bridge repairs, maintenance: PennDOT upcoming roadwork February 28, 2026

PennDOT has announced several daytime roadwork projects across Berks County scheduled for early March, including brush cutting, bridge repairs, and other maintenance activities. Drivers can expect lane restrictions, shoulder work, and periodic delays at multiple locations throughout the week and are

Meet a longtime volunteer who helps keep families in crisis together

This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County essentials. Sign up here.This week’s Community Spotlight honoree is Suzanne Harteg, 71, who has coordinated her church’s efforts to benefit Family Promise o

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,