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Cumru Township: Accident on 422 West

2 hours ago: Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles involved, blocking the left lane. Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles involved, blocking the left lane.

Heat Advisory

3 hours ago: A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Suspect in fatal Lancaster Avenue shooting arrested in New York, Reading police say

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and home invasion that left one man dead and another seriously injured in Reading early Friday morning, according to the Reading Police Department.Police said officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue at approximatel

Heat Advisory issued for Berks County as heat index could reach 104 Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Berks County and surrounding areas as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected on Wednesday.The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and includes Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Eastern Chester, Upper Bucks, West

Guzman praises 2026-27 state budget for strengthening education and delivering results for Berks County

State Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks, chairman of the Central Pennsylvania House Delegation and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, on Monday praised Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget for delivering critical investments that will strengthen Reading, Berks County and communities across Penn

Adalyn Rose Foundation reaches milestone of 50 hospital partnerships, expanding compassionate bereavement care across the country

The Adalyn Rose Foundation is proud to announce a significant milestone in its mission to improve bereavement care for families experiencing the loss of a baby or toddler. The Foundation now partners with 50 hospitals across the United States, providing a total of 58 Remembrance Carts that offer imm

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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