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Elevated Risk of Fire Spread

Yesterday: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 60s and 70s and west winds around 10 to 15 gusting to around 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. Via NWS: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 60s and 70s and west winds around 10 to 15 gusting to around 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the…

Alsace Twp: Accident on Pricetown Road

Thursday: Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road. Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road.

Authorities seize more than $25K in suspected illegal drugs, paraphernalia from Reading business

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a downtown Reading business following the seizure of more than $25,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia during a search Thursday.Detectives from the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, working alongside

Gebhard joins Perry Township to celebrate ribbon cutting for new pavilion at Perry Recreation Park

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) joined Perry Township officials and community members today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a new pavilion at Perry Recreation Park.The $136,036 project was fully funded through a state grant supported by Gebhard. Centrally located between the pa

Three-alarm fire in Reading displaces 32 residents, damages multiple homes

A three-alarm fire Friday afternoon in the 700 block of North 10th Street in Reading displaced 32 residents, including four children, and left several properties deemed unsafe, according to the Reading Fire Department.Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4:55 p.m. on October 30. A second ala

State police investigate theft of $10,000 in copper wire in District Township

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of copper wiring valued at approximately $10,000 from a utility pole in District Township, Berks County.According to a public information release from PSP Reading, the theft occurred sometime between October 26 and October 28, 2026, near the inte

Adventure With Savannah: Father-daughter outings turn into a growing family content creation journey

For 10-year-old Savannah Selig of Longswamp Township, a trip to an amusement park or haunted attraction is more than just a fun day out with her family. It’s also an opportunity to capture exciting moments on camera, create videos, and share those experiences with thousands of people online.What beg

Tom Sheehan: Turning life’s experiences into music

Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, a young Tom Sheehan left the first grade when his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he lived through sixth grade. They returned to Pennsylvania and settled in Oley, where he spent the remainder of his school years before heading to Penn State University f

Pam Gockley encourages communities to take a different approach to bullying prevention

For Pam Gockley, changing a young person’s behavior often begins with something surprisingly simple: listening.During a recent conversation with a student in detention, Gockley asked about his behavior and the challenges he was facing. What began as a discussion about discipline quickly revealed a y

Berks County family turns love of Halloween into fundraiser for animals in need

What began as a family tradition of decorating for Halloween has grown into a countywide effort to support animals in need, thanks to a Berks County family that found a way to turn its elaborate home display into something more meaningful.Dave and Daron O’Donald, founders of Creepin’ for Critters, a