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Berks Coroner: Next of Kin

6 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is, a 58-year-old male from the Reading, PA area who died of natural causes at Reading Hospital on 11/09/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. Update: Coroner’s Office reports next of kin has bee located.

Reading City Hall closed for Veterans Day

Yesterday: Reading City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Reading City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, November 12.

Reading pedestrian dies from injuries sustained in October crash

A 70-year-old Reading man has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a city street last month, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The victim was identified as Robert Bruce Bellairs Jr., 70, of the 600 block of North Sixth Street in Reading. He di

Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for 38th season with festive displays and special events

Berks County Parks & Recreation will welcome visitors back to Gring’s Mill this holiday season as the annual Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for its 38th year, beginning Saturday, November 28.The popular holiday tradition features illuminated displays throughout the historic recreation area,

Berks County officials warn of rising scams targeting residents, veterans and businesses

Berks County officials are warning residents about an increase in sophisticated scams targeting people throughout the county, including older adults, veterans, business owners and families. The schemes range from fraudulent arrest warrants and impersonated law enforcement officers to fake government

Creepin’ for Critters raises over $12,000 for Berks County Animal Rescue League

A Halloween tradition that began with one Berks County family’s love of decorating has grown into a successful community fundraiser, raising more than $12,000 in monetary donations and supplies for the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County this year.Creepin’ for Critters, a volunteer-led initia

Bob Hoffmaster: From labor advocate to community leader

Reading native, Bob Hoffmaster, has spent most of his lifetime dedicated to public service. Born in the Reading Hospital and growing up as one of five children on Church Street in Reading, he experienced a typical childhood in that era.“I attended Fifth and Spring Elementary, Northwest Junior High,

Adventure With Savannah: Father-daughter outings turn into a growing family content creation journey

For 10-year-old Savannah Selig of Longswamp Township, a trip to an amusement park or haunted attraction is more than just a fun day out with her family. It’s also an opportunity to capture exciting moments on camera, create videos, and share those experiences with thousands of people online.What beg

Tom Sheehan: Turning life’s experiences into music

Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, a young Tom Sheehan left the first grade when his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he lived through sixth grade. They returned to Pennsylvania and settled in Oley, where he spent the remainder of his school years before heading to Penn State University f

Aliens, spiders and witches take over Exeter Township yard in elaborate Halloween display

What started as a small Halloween graveyard five years ago has grown into an elaborate, interactive haunted farmhouse in Exeter Township, where aliens, spiders and witches battle for control of a cornfield.Garrick Heim has transformed the yard of his home at 981 Rill Road into a Halloween attraction

French Fry Fest serves up creative flavors in West Reading

French fries were the main attraction in West Reading as restaurants, food trucks and vendors filled Penn Avenue with everything from pulled pork and birria chicken fries to duck poutine and jerk chicken Alfredo.The 7th Annual West Reading French Fry Fest brought crowds to the borough for an afterno

A pressing piece of Pagoda history finds a new home at City Hall

While the lights atop Mount Penn have dimmed for the time being, one of the Reading Pagoda’s most charming souvenirs continues to shine—now from a new location. The Pagoda-themed Penny Press machine, a nostalgic favorite for visitors and locals alike, has officially been relocated to Reading City Ha

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