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Military helicopter makes emergency landing in Robeson Township field

Yesterday: Emergency crews were dispatched Wednesday afternoon after a military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township. Emergency crews were dispatched Wednesday afternoon after a military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township.

Dense Fog Advisory

Yesterday: The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Berks County until 10 PM tonight. Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Berks County until 10 PM tonight. Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Observed rodent droppings and dead cockroach in kitchen area: Restaurant Inspections, March 5, 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 Science Center receives $142K grant from the Neag Foundation to expand science learning access

The Reading Science Center (RSC) has been awarded a $142,000 grant from the Neag Foundation to support expanded access to science learning opportunities for children and families across Berks County. The funding will support renovations for new exhibit and classroom spaces, the development of new af

Military helicopter makes emergency landing during training flight in Robeson Township

A military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township on Wednesday afternoon after a warning light activated in the cockpit during a training flight.Emergency crews were initially dispatched around 1:17 p.m. to the area of Moyer Road and Weaver Road for a reported air emerge

CRIZ Board Authority hosts launch & learn to advance economic development in Reading

The Reading CRIZ Board Authority Wednesday hosted a CRIZ Launch & Learn event, bringing together local businesses, developers, property owners, and community partners to provide an overview of how the City Revitalization Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program will support continued investment and growth ac

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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