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Berks Coroner Next of Kin Request

2 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Timothy Gabrielle, a 70 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 8/13/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Timothy Gabrielle, a 70 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 8/13/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Thursday: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to a quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to a quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.

Berks County agricultural projects receive more than $816,000 in state innovation grants

Eight projects benefiting Berks County have been awarded more than $816,000 through Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, part of a $9.7 million statewide investment announced Thursday by the Shapiro-Davis administration.Seven projects listed specifically under Berks County received

Observed grates and baskets in walk-in cooler with buildup of mold: Restaurant Inspections, August 13, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t

‘In Nature’s Studio’ returns to Reading Public Museum Arboretum

Reading Theater Project will bring an outdoor celebration of art and community to the Reading Public Museum Arboretum on Sunday, Aug. 23, with performances staged throughout the grounds.“In Nature’s Studio,” presented in collaboration with the Reading Public Museum, will feature performances and cre

Duryea Hillclimb returns Aug. 15-16 with nearly 100 competitors

Nearly 100 racers from 17 states are expected to compete in Reading during the annual Duryea Hillclimb, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16.The event, which was first held in 1951, is part of the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association Championship Series. The competition is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of

Samantha Kaag’s path from volunteer to West Reading mayor

Samantha Kaag’s story began in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but her family moved frequently throughout her childhood, to Pennsylvania, and New York at various points in her life. She graduated from Candor High School in New York. “My goal after graduation was to go to college and pursue a degree in pol

Noah Gibney: From Berks County roots to a rising music career

Young musician Noah Gibney was well on his way to a musical career long before he left his home in Wyomissing for Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Before receiving a full tuition scholarship to one of the most prominent music schools in the country, the 2025 Wyomissing Area High Sc

Reading Great Dane defies the odds as owner cherishes every day together

Most people notice Cricket because of his size.Standing nearly as tall as some adults when upright and weighing around 200 pounds, the Great Dane turns heads wherever he goes. But it’s not his height that makes him remarkable.At 13 years old, Cricket has already lived well beyond the average lifespa

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

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