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Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Berks County

Yesterday: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, June 30, as hot, sunny weather is expected to cause elevated ozone levels during the afternoon. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, June 30, as hot, sunny weather is expected to cause elevated ozone levels during the afternoon.

Extreme Heat Watch

Thursday: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Watch Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees possible during the daytime hours. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees possible during the daytime hours.

Reading Code Red requires dogs to be brought indoors during extreme heat

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has issued a Code Red for the City of Reading due to a sustained heat index above 95 degrees from July 1 – July 5, 2026.Under Bill #22, an amendment added to the City Code, Chapter 141, Part 2 Animals, Section 205 Caring for Animals in 2015, any person who ow

Officials urge sober driving and boating ahead of Independence Day holiday

With one of the busiest travel weekends of the year approaching, law enforcement and public safety officials gathered Tuesday at Blue Marsh Lake to remind residents that impaired driving and boating are entirely preventable and that enforcement efforts will be stepped up throughout the Independence

Reading announces Independence Day holiday operations, City Hall closures

The City of Reading has announced holiday operations and schedule changes ahead of the Independence Day weekend, including the closure of City Hall and adjustments to street sweeping.City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday

Reading man charged in alleged straw purchase of five firearms

A Reading man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Berks County District Attorney’s Gun Violence Reduction Task Force into alleged straw purchases of firearms.According to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, Joel Mendoza-Diaz, 26, of the 1500 block of P

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

Esteban Ruiz turns a passion for music into a promising future

Esteban Ruiz is a testament to the value of music in our schools in Berks County. Born to Maria Velazquez and Jose Ruiz, his family lived in Exeter Township, where Esteban attended the Exeter district schools. “I started playing violin in third grade through the school music program at Owatin Creek

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