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Wyomissing: Accident on 422 West

Yesterday: Accident on 422 Westbound in Wyomissing just before North Wyomissing Blvd., reported to be a vehicle that hit something on the highway and is stop, partially blocking traffic. Accident on 422 Westbound in Wyomissing just before North Wyomissing Blvd., reported to be a vehicle that hit something on the highway and is stop, partially blocking traffic.

West Reading: Missing Juvenile

Thursday: Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111. Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111.

Union Pacific’s ‘Big Boy’ to stop in Reading during historic 2026 tour

Union Pacific Railroad’s legendary steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is set to make a rare appearance in Berks County this summer, with a scheduled whistle-stop at the Reading Outer Station as part of a nationwide tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.The massive locomotive—considered the l

Guzman bill to provide digital vehicle registration passes PA House

State Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks, today announced the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed his legislation to give Pennsylvania drivers the option to carry a digital vehicle registration card on their smartphone or device.Guzman said this legislation would bring Pennsylvania into the 21st Ce

Tower Health Street Medicine Team honors volunteers during 10-year anniversary event

Tower Health Medical Group’s Street Medicine team celebrated a decade of service on April 23, honoring the dedicated volunteers who have helped bring vital healthcare directly to some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.The Street Medicine program relies on a passionate network of Tower Hea

Berks Sinfonietta explores emotion and intensity in “Sturm und Drang” performance in Wyomissing

Berks Sinfonietta brought a night of dramatic contrasts and expressive depth to Atonement Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 25, as the homegrown chamber orchestra presented its “Sturm und Drang” program.The performance, led by Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell, focused on a style of 18th-cen

Diane Rudroe: A lifetime of teaching, leading, and inspiring at Conrad Weiser

Growing up in a family where her father was transferred frequently, Diane Rudroe learned early how to adapt to different learning environments and schools in New York, and New Hampshire, finally graduating from Watertown High School in Watertown, Connecticut in 1971. “I applied to all colleges in Ne

Delbert “Del” Bitting: The man behind the wheel at Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Delbert Gene Bitting was born January 14,1936, the youngest of the four sons of Claude and Florence Bitting. His first home was a farmhouse on Butter Lane in Exeter Township, which they shared with his grandparents. “They lived on one side, and we lived on the other,” he recollected. “The home still

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

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