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Berks Coroner Next of Kin Assistance

11 hours ago: The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating next of kin for a decedent who passed away at Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Hospital yesterday afternoon. Decedent is Adam C. JOCKEL, 55-year-old male, who was pronounced dead April 7, 2026 @ 1424 hours. Home address is unknown and the death is under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating next of kin for a decedent who passed away at Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Hospital yesterday afternoon. Decedent is Adam C. JOCKEL, 55-year-old male, who was pronounced dead April 7, 2026 @ 1424 hours. Home address is unknown and the death is under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.

Elevated Risk for Fire Spread Thursday

13 hours ago: There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind…

Finanta opens first credit union branch in Reading

A nonprofit lender focused on expanding access to financial services has opened its first credit union branch in Reading.Finanta announced the opening of its new financial center at 240 Penn Street on April 8. The location will offer both consumer and business services, along with financial educatio

Student-led documentary preserves the stories of Latinos who settled in Reading decades ago

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 — Jesús Centeno arrived in Reading from Puerto Rico in 1952 with little m

Reading to temporarily close Caramel’s Dog Park for upgrades at Schlegel Park

The City of Reading has announced that Caramel’s Dog Park at Schlegel Park will be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, April 8, to allow for improvements and maintenance.According to the city, the park will remain closed through Monday, April 13, and is expected to reopen on Tuesday, April 14.Th

Driver charged in crash that killed two volunteer firefighters in Berks County

A Berks County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he struck and killed two volunteer firefighters while driving under the influence during an emergency response over the weekend.Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams announced Tuesday that Alexander Sepulveda Rivera ha

John King: A life shaped by music, community, and resilience

Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading on August 31, 1952, John King grew up frequently moving while his parents worked to accommodate their growing family. “My earliest recollection was living on Gilson Alley behind South 7th Street. The place was a two-story garage, and the bottom floor was a ch

Samantha Bremekamp: Building community through curiosity and storytelling

After living and working in education in New York City, Vienna, Austria, and New Jersey, Samantha Bremekamp arrived on the scene in Berks County, bringing along her brand of energy and enthusiasm for learning. “We moved here in 2023 after living in New Jersey. I wanted to get to know people in the a

Judy Elllsworth’s love of books fuels the Berks Book Bonanza

A Berks County resident since 1980, Judy Elllsworth has lived in Wyomissing Hills, later moving to Green Valley Estates in Sinking Spring for the last eight years. Prior to living in the area, Judy spent her career working in several capacities. “I’ve done many things; I worked as a Psychiatric Soci

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Born and raised in Romania, Adrian Jadic found himself caught up in the violent civil unrest in 1989 living in a country wrought with turmoil. The Romanian Revolution was a time period when citizens rose up to overthrow and topple the dictatorship and end a 42-year span of communist rule. The confli

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