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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

23 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Berks County until 445 PM. At 4:02 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Strausstown, or 9 miles northeast of Myerstown, moving south at 20 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Berks County until 445 PM. At 4:02 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Strausstown, or 9 miles northeast of Myerstown, moving south at 20 mph.

Reading: One dead, one injured in shooting

Thursday: Initial dispatch information indicated two people were shot. One victim was reported by paramedics to be deceased at the scene, while a second victim was transported to the hospital. Reading Police and EMS responded to a reported shooting early Friday morning just after 2 a.m. in the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue.

Suspect forcibly entered Reading home before fatal shooting, police say

Update – 7/12/26: Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel has identified the victim as Alex B. Rosado-Laboy, 45, of Reading.An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at Reading Hospital and will be performed by forensic pathologist Dr. Neil Hoffman. The cause and manner of death are pending

Reading police seize large quantity of illegal fireworks during Fourth of July enforcement

The City of Reading reported seizing a large quantity of illegal fireworks and responding to dozens of fireworks-related incidents during its annual Fourth of July enforcement efforts.According to the city, the Reading Police Department responded to 69 incidents involving illegal fireworks over the

Legal barriers keep Reading from enacting some tenant protections advocates seek

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.READING — This spring, a group of advocates asked Reading City Council to adopt a

Mitsubishi Chemical to invest $20.3 million in Reading expansion, create 42 new jobs

A $20.3 million expansion by Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials in Reading will create 42 new jobs and retain 441 existing full-time positions, according to an announcement Wednesday from Gov. Josh Shapiro.The expansion will take place at the company’s facility at 2120 Fairmount Ave. in Reading.

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

Wayne Shifflett marks 50 years of keeping magic alive in Reading

Reading native, Wayne Shifflett grew up in East Reading, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1969. He attended The Industrial Management Institute at RACC for architectural drafting while working at Pantry Pride grocery store. Following graduation, he

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