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Berks Coroner Next of Kin

15 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Gerard “Gerry” Stuart, a 82-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 3/28/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Reading: Vehicle into Utility Pole, Split in Half

Thursday: Reading Police and EMS were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of North Front and Exeter streets in Reading following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a utility pole. Reading Police and EMS were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of North Front and Exeter streets in Reading following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a utility pole.

Woman found dead near overturned vehicle in Reading crash investigation

Update 3/28/26: Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel identified the decedent as 21-year-old Aleah Marie Kaylor, of Laureldale Borough.The investigation determined that Ms. Kaylor was driving her Chevrolet Cruze when she failed to negotiate a curve in the 800 block of Morgantown Road. The vehicle

Reading launches Online Rental License Application System, PMI adjusts hours to better serve owners

The City of Reading’s Property Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Office has transitioned to a new online system for annual rental property license applications, replacing the previous paper-based process to improve efficiency, accuracy, and security.In the first ten days of the 2026 application cycle, PM

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

“Malaysian WWII Oral Histories: A Digital / Virtual Art Exhibition” will open on Friday, March 27, 2026, with a reception from 12 – 2 p.m. in the Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery. Viewers will be transported into a sensory world described by the storytellers through the multi-modal exhibition. Th

Bridge repair, on-going construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 27, 2026

PennDOT crews are scheduled to carry out a series of roadwork projects across Berks County in the coming days, with brush cutting, bridge repairs, and ongoing construction expected to impact several major roadways. Drivers may encounter lane restrictions, shoulder closures, and overnight work zones

Samantha Bremekamp: Building community through curiosity and storytelling

After living and working in education in New York City, Vienna, Austria, and New Jersey, Samantha Bremekamp arrived on the scene in Berks County, bringing along her brand of energy and enthusiasm for learning. “We moved here in 2023 after living in New Jersey. I wanted to get to know people in the a

Judy Elllsworth’s love of books fuels the Berks Book Bonanza

A Berks County resident since 1980, Judy Elllsworth has lived in Wyomissing Hills, later moving to Green Valley Estates in Sinking Spring for the last eight years. Prior to living in the area, Judy spent her career working in several capacities. “I’ve done many things; I worked as a Psychiatric Soci

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

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