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Tornado Watch

About 1 hour ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County until 9:00 PM Saturday night. A few tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to ping pong size possible. Widespread gusts up to 70 MPH likely. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County until 9:00 PM Saturday night. A few tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to ping pong size possible. Widespread gusts up to 70 MPH likely.

Flood Watch

Yesterday: A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Rotary STEM academy at Kutztown University gives middle school students hands-on learning experience

Sixty-four aspiring eighth-grade students from across southeastern Pennsylvania spent four days exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics during the 2026 Rotary District 7430 STEM Youth Explorers Academy, held July 9-12 at Kutztown University.The academy brought together students fr

Berks County doctor pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation offenses

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Dr. Habib Bhatti, 44, of Barto, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty Friday before United States District Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl to one count of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct; one count of use of an interstate commerce

Police to increase DUI enforcement across Berks County this weekend

Police departments across Berks County will increase patrols and DUI enforcement efforts this weekend as officials anticipate heavier summer travel and increased alcohol consumption.According to the North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program, officers throughout the county will participate in ag

Albright College launches marching band, names Zachary Kuhn as inaugural Director of Marching Arts

Albright College has announced the launch of its new Marching Arts Program, an exciting addition to campus life that will debut in Fall 2027. The College has also named Zachary Kuhn as its inaugural Director of Marching Arts, where he will lead the development of a year-round program designed to enr

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

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

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