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Cumru Township: Sinkhole in Roadway

22 hours ago: Cumru Township Police are advising drivers to avoid Beverly Avenue between Tremont Avenue and Parkside Avenue due to a sinkhole that has appeared in the roadway. Cumru Township Police are advising drivers to avoid Beverly Avenue between Tremont Avenue and Parkside Avenue due to a sinkhole that has appeared in the roadway.

Cumru Township: Accident on 422 West

Yesterday: Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township just past the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles, one vehicle on the median, with the left lane blocked. Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township just past the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles, one vehicle on the median, with the left lane blocked.

Vice President for Programs and Initiatives, Monica Reyes, named 2026 Take the Lead Berks County honoree by Girl Scouts of Eastern PA

Each year, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) honors four female leaders who exemplify the Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Monica Reyes, Vice President for Programs and Initiatives of Berks County Community Foun

$2.5M winning Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Maidencreek Township

A Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket worth $2.5 million was recently sold at a retailer in Berks County.According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the winning ticket for the $120,000,000 Payout Scratch-Off game was sold at Redner’s Quick Shoppe, 8381 Allentown Pike, Maidencreek Township. The retail

State officials visit Berks County farm to highlight support for women in agriculture

State officials visited a Berks County farm this week to highlight investments aimed at supporting women in agriculture during Women’s History Month and the United Nations’ International Year of the Woman Farmer.Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Sen. Judy Schwank, minority

Police in Berks County urge residents to plan for a sober ride ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

Berks County law enforcement officials are reminding residents to make safe transportation plans before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.With festivities expected to take place across the country on and around Tuesday, March 17, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Ad

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

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

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