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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

16 hours ago: 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.

Flash Flood Warning

Thursday: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Berks County until 6:30 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Berks County until 6:30 PM.

18th annual Run4Sam returns to Gring’s Mill Park on August 16

For 18 years, Run4Sam has brought the community together to celebrate the life of Samuel Brooklyn Reed through running, fellowship, and giving back. The annual event has funded scholarships, supported local nonprofits, and invested in improvements at Gring’s Mill Park—all while honoring the memory o

Berks County celebrates enhanced Home-Delivered Meals Program with ribbon cutting

The Berks County Area Agency on Aging celebrated the implementation of its enhanced Home-Delivered Meals Program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at the Reading Senior Center.The Aug. 10 event highlighted the expansion of nutrition services for older adults and recognized the collaboration betw

Wyomissing celebrates completion of Berkshire Heights Playground renovation

The Borough of Wyomissing celebrated the completion of renovations to the Berkshire Heights Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, marking the reopening of the neighborhood recreation space following improvements focused on safety and accessibility.The ceremony was held Aug. 7 at the play

Mary Kargbo announces retirement after 14 years leading Berks Community Health Center

The Board of Directors of Berks Community Health Center has announced the retirement of its founding President and Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kargbo, following 14 years of visionary leadership and dedicated service to the organization and the Berks County community.Since leading the establishment

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

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

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