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New Daily Record High Temperature

21 hours ago: Reading set a new daily record high temperature for March 10, reaching 83 degrees Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Reading set a new daily record high temperature for March 10, reaching 83 degrees Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.

Cumru Township: Sinkhole in Roadway

Yesterday: 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.

Betsy Knott appointed vice president of retail banking at Fleetwood Bank

Fleetwood Bank recently announced the appointment of Betsy Knott as Vice President of Retail Banking. Mrs. Knott brings 15 years of banking and sales experience and many certificates from the American Bankers Association. Additionally, Knott recently completed the PA Bankers Association’s Advanced S

Helping Harvest Community Kitchen surpasses 100,000 meals distributed

The Helping Harvest Community Kitchen, located in downtown Reading, recently surpassed 100,000 meals distributed since its opening in April 2025.The kitchen provides a variety of meals for Berks and Schuylkill County neighbors experiencing food insecurity, primarily focused on specific populations s

James Toth named chief operating officer at Berks Community Health Center

Berks Community Health Center has announced that James Toth has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.James A. Toth, MBA, BSN, RN, FACHE, is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience leading clinical and operational excellence across various healthcare organizations. As Chief Oper

State awards $825K for EV charging station in Fleetwood as part of $9 million investment

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced new funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state, including a project in Berks County aimed at expanding access for drivers traveling along major corridors.The Shapiro Administration on Tuesday announced that 12 pro

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