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Exeter Twp: Accident on 422

Yesterday: Accident on 422 West just after East Neversink Road, reported to be a vehicle rear ended and one on its side. Use caution while traveling through the area. ⚠️ Accident on 422 West just after East Neversink Road, reported to be a vehicle rear ended and one on its side. Use caution while traveling through the area.

Reading: Shooting

Thursday: Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting Monday afternoon in the 00 block of South 11th Street, initially described as a person shot in the leg. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated as additional information becomes available from authorities. Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting Monday afternoon in the 00 block of South 11th Street, initially described as a person shot in the leg. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated as additional information becomes available from authorities.

Neighbor-inspired design reimagines Reading pedestrian bridge

Murals, metalwork, solar powered lighting, and unobstructed views of the river are planned for the reimagined Reading Gateway Bridge.Schuykill River Greenways is unveiling concept designs for the 600-foot pedestrian bridge, directly inspired by the wants and needs of hundreds of locals and frequent

Guzman touts more than $185,000 investment to help revitalize Reading

State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, today commended more than $185,000 in funding for Reading through Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone program, marking the city’s first award through the initiative.Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne announced that Reading,

Berks County man sentenced to 20 Years in prison for child pornography offenses

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Matthew McKinney, 28, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 240 months’ imprisonment, 15 years of supervised release, and various financial penalties, including $98,500 in restitution to victims, by United States District Judge Joseph F.

Cepeda-Freytiz applauds $1.7 million in funding coming to Reading

Eight projects located in northwest Reading will receive funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, totaling $1,776,291, announced state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz.“This funding will go a long way to addressing many of the most pressing issues in our community – education access, food ins

Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz discovers a new calling through yoga, education and healing

Born in Korea to parents Sa Op and Robert Kocher, Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz has built a life and career upon many of the Eastern philosophies from her native land.“Having been born in Korea, and growing up there, feeds into how I live now. Eastern approaches compared to Western are completely diffe

Lars Potteiger finds his rhythm back home in Reading

Pianist, organist, and jazz musician, Lars Potteiger, was born and raised in the Reading area. The earliest roots of his musical journey began in childhood. “My earliest memory of becoming interested in music is as a young child. My family was pretty musical; my father was a trombone player, and my

Theron Cook brings art, community and purpose together in Reading

Growing up as the youngest of five children on North 9th Street in Reading, Theron Cook began to develop the skills which led to becoming a widely recognized artist in the region. He attended 10th and Green Elementary, Northeast Jr High, and graduated from Reading High School in 2003. Through these

Jakob Shrem carries lessons from Antietam into college life at Penn State

As summer closes, and school now underway, Antietam High School Class of 2026 graduate, Jakob Shrem, steps out on his new journey as college freshman at Penn State University in University Park, PA. Saying good-bye to his high school was filled with bittersweet memories of rich experiences which pre

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