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Alsace Twp: Accident on Pricetown Road

Yesterday: Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road. Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road.

Berks County DA to hold press conference on arrests in two homicide cases

Thursday: Berks County District Attorney John Adams is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss recent arrests in connection with the homicides of Michael Petrino Jr. and Leonardo Mercado-Gomez. Berks County District Attorney John Adams is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss recent arrests in connection with the homicides of Michael Petrino Jr. and Leonardo Mercado-Gomez.

South Heidelberg Township breaks ground on long-awaited Krick Lane extension project

South Heidelberg Township officials joined state and county leaders Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to break ground on the long-awaited Krick Lane Extension Project, marking the beginning of a major roadway improvement aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving safety, and supporting future develo

Moody’s Ratings revises City of Reading’s financial outlook to positive, affirms Baa2 credit rating

The City of Reading has announced that Moody’s Ratings has revised the City’s financial outlook from stable to positive while affirming its Baa2 issuer rating and Baa2 ratings on the City’s general obligation bonds.The positive outlook reflects Moody’s recognition of the City’s strong financial rese

Alvernia University celebrates more than $82 million raised through historic Partners in Progress campaign

Alvernia University is celebrating the successful conclusion of its historic Partners in Progress campaign, which raised more than $82 million to bring the university’s CollegeTowne vision to life, transform the student experience, and expand access to higher education.“Partners in Progress is a rem

Reading School Board members spent $93K to attend conferences, violated out-of-state travel policies

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 — Several members of the Reading School Board spent more than $93,000 on

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

Pam Gockley is challenging communities to rethink bullying prevention, one conversation at a time

For Pam Gockley, changing a young person’s behavior often begins with something surprisingly simple: listening.During a recent conversation with a student in detention, Gockley asked about his behavior and the challenges he was facing. What began as a discussion about discipline quickly revealed a y

Berks County family turns love of Halloween into fundraiser for animals in need

What began as a family tradition of decorating for Halloween has grown into a countywide effort to support animals in need, thanks to a Berks County family that found a way to turn its elaborate home display into something more meaningful.Dave and Daron O’Donald, founders of Creepin’ for Critters, a

Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz discovers a new calling through yoga, education and healing

Born in Korea to parents Sa Op and Robert Kocher, Dr. Elizabeth Kocher-Bentz has built a life and career upon many of the Eastern philosophies from her native land.“Having been born in Korea, and growing up there, feeds into how I live now. Eastern approaches compared to Western are completely diffe

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