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Cumru Township: Accident on 422 West

Thursday: Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles involved, blocking the left lane. Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles involved, blocking the left lane.

Heat Advisory

Thursday: A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition

Three Alvernia University mechanical engineering students turned an idea born in the classroom into an award-winning healthcare innovation, securing both a provisional patent and first place in the collegiate division of the 24th Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Reading Public Library elevator expected to remain out of service until January

The Reading Public Library announced that the elevator at its Main Library is expected to remain out of service until January 2027 because of ongoing mechanical issues.In a message to the community shared on social media, the library said the decision was made out of concern for public safety after

Reading to Philadelphia passenger rail project reaches milestone with Amtrak agreement

Efforts to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia took another step forward this week as the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) and Amtrak signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing their partnership on the proposed rail corridor.The agreement outlines h

Two Reading residents charged in alleged straw purchasing and illegal firearm trafficking investigation

Two Reading residents are facing felony charges following a Berks County District Attorney’s Office investigation into alleged illegal firearm trafficking, including accusations of straw purchasing, false statements and filing a false burglary report.The Berks County District Attorney’s Office annou

Lori Lilley: A passionate advocate for Carsonia Lake’s wildlife

Berks County natives Lori (Hinnershitz) Lilley and her husband, Christopher were both born and raised in the Antietam Valley, Lori in Mt. Penn, and Christopher in Stony Creek. Crystal Lake, once a central part of the historical Carsonia Park era, holds a great deal of sentimental value to both. “I w

Toni Reece brings Berks County’s stories to the airwaves

From behind the microphone and through the airwaves, Toni Reece has rapidly become a popular radio host and story teller featuring the people of Berks County through her new show Real Life with Toni Reece, a different kind of talk radio on WEEU. To say that Toni is simply a people person is an under

Michael Toledo: From Reading roots to community leadership

Those who have the pleasure of meeting Michael Toledo will quickly pick up on his reference to “family” in his messages to the community he has been serving for the past 16 years as President and CEO of Centro Hispano in Reading. The concept of family is deeply rooted in his early beginnings as a ch

Bernie Nowartarski: From the NFL dream to coaching the next generation

From his earliest days playing football for Penn Alsace as a young boy, to the NFL, to serving as a coach for many aspiring young players, Bernie Nowartarski remains dedicated to the craft, and to the determination which has helped to sustain him through life’s challenges. Born in St. Joseph’s Hospi

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