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Berks Coroner Next of Kin Request

13 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for the family of Dennis Ray Snell, 73-years old, from Reading who died of natural causes at Penn State Health St. Joseph on August 18, 2026, at 12:52 AM. Anyone with information is asked to call the coroner’s office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for the family of Dennis Ray Snell, 73-years old, from Reading who died of natural causes at Penn State Health St. Joseph on August 18, 2026, at 12:52 AM. Anyone with information is asked to call the coroner’s office at 610-478-3280.

NWS: 53 MPH Wind Gust at Reading Airport

Yesterday: A 53 mph thunderstorm wind gust was recorded at Reading Regional Airport at 5:49 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Party at the Park returns to Pendora Park Aug. 22 with activities, community resources

Reading City Councilman Jaime Baez Jr. will host the annual Party at the Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, bringing an afternoon of activities, resources and entertainment to Pendora Park.The free community event will run from 1 to 6 p.m. at the park, located at 1805 Forrest St. in Reading.Activities will

West Reading police remind pedestrians, drivers to prioritize safety

The West Reading Police Department is reminding pedestrians and drivers to remain alert and follow traffic safety practices while traveling throughout the borough.In a pedestrian safety alert, police encouraged those traveling on foot to remain visible, particularly at night and in low-light conditi

Temple man charged in alleged straw purchase of firearm recovered in Dominican Republic

A Temple man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged straw purchase of a firearm in Berks County that was later recovered in the Dominican Republic, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.Detectives with the District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Reduction Task

Man charged after thefts at Hollywood Casino, police pursuit and crash in Morgantown

A man faces multiple charges after police say he entered vehicles at Hollywood Casino Morgantown, fled officers in a stolen vehicle and crashed into two properties before being apprehended following a search Saturday.Caernarvon Township Police said officers responded around 1:18 a.m. Aug. 15 to a re

Samantha Kaag’s path from volunteer to West Reading mayor

Samantha Kaag’s story began in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but her family moved frequently throughout her childhood, to Pennsylvania, and New York at various points in her life. She graduated from Candor High School in New York. “My goal after graduation was to go to college and pursue a degree in pol

Noah Gibney: From Berks County roots to a rising music career

Young musician Noah Gibney was well on his way to a musical career long before he left his home in Wyomissing for Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Before receiving a full tuition scholarship to one of the most prominent music schools in the country, the 2025 Wyomissing Area High Sc

Reading Great Dane defies the odds as owner cherishes every day together

Most people notice Cricket because of his size.Standing nearly as tall as some adults when upright and weighing around 200 pounds, the Great Dane turns heads wherever he goes. But it’s not his height that makes him remarkable.At 13 years old, Cricket has already lived well beyond the average lifespa

Ebony McNeil combines leadership with mentorship to help men build stronger lives through The Forge

Born in Reading, the only son of Richard and Lorraine McNeil, Ebony McNeil grew up enjoying his boyhood, doing what boys typically love to do; playing outside most of the time, riding bikes, and spending time at places like the Olivet’s Boys Club, a place that was central to kids in the city of Read

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