Winter Weather Advisory
3 hours ago: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 6 PM this evening to midnight tonight. Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze.
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Record Coldest High Temperature
Yesterday: A record was tied in Reading today. According to the National Weather Service, the city’s high temperature on February 8 reached just 18 degrees, matching the record for the coldest high temperature set in 1951. Temperature records for the Reading area date back to 1888. A record was tied in Reading today. According to the National Weather Service, the city’s high temperature on February 8 reached just 18 degrees, matching the record for the coldest high temperature set in 1951. Temperature records for the Reading area date back to 1888.
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Alvernia theatre professor recognized for Innovative Teaching Excellence award
Nathan Thomas, Ph.D., professor and founder of the theatre program at Alvernia University, was recognized with the Innovative Teaching Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 2.The award honors one college or university faculty member each year for excellence
Three arrested after drug investigation tied to West Reading, Reading smoke shops
Three men have been charged following a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales from two local smoke shops, Berks County officials announced Monday, saying the case was prompted by community complaints that high-potency THC products were being sold — including to juveniles.According to the
Berks County to kick off 275th anniversary celebration March 11
The County of Berks invites residents, community leaders, and partners to join in celebrating the kickoff of Berks 275, commemorating the 275th anniversary of the incorporation of Berks County, at a special public event on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Miller Center at Reading Area Community Col
Building hope, one can at a time: Youth Canstructure Contest returns for ninth year to fight hunger in Berks County
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Reading, a program of VOiCEup Berks, is once again challenging Berks County youth to turn creativity into compassion through the annual YVC Canstructure Contest. Now in its ninth consecutive year, the youth-led structure-building competition returns on Saturday, March
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Justin Bortz: A Berks County creative with a passion for fine jewelry and music
Justin Bortz was born in Reading, the youngest of ten children. His father, Wayne, son of Earl Bortz, well known for founding Bortz Chocolates, the manufacturer of novelty chocolates which created many of the beloved confections local children grew up with. The brothers established several manufactu
A return to his roots: Dave Kline’s lifelong connection to the garden
As the growing season concludes, most of us are contemplating a trip to the market or grocery store to gather our fixins for the upcoming feast. Our relationship with the fresh produce is little more than selecting, paying for and preparing the food which graces our table. For the serious gardener,
Danielle Hathaway: Finding purpose through music, art, and giving back
Danielle Hathaway was born in Philadelphia along with her twin sister Dana. At age six, her mother passed away, the twins were raised by their grandparents in Havertown, Pa. “Even as a child, I was always drawing, coloring and painting, and I always loved music.” as Danielle recalls some of her earl
World War II’s battle of Tarawa claimed Marines from Berks County
On November 20, 1943, a US force of approximately 35,000 troops from the 2nd Marine Division and the Army’s 27th Infantry Division began the amphibious assaults on Tarawa Atoll. The American invasion was part of Operation Galvanic to capture the Japanese-held Gilbert Islands. It was the first US off
Watch & Listen
Posted on: February 10, 2026
Berks DA announces charges involving illegal sales in local smoke shops
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 9, 2026
Three arrested after drug investigation tied to West Reading, Reading smoke shops
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 6, 2026
City and Shuman Development Group sign letter of intent for $52M redevelopment of Fifth and Penn
Berks Weekly
Posted on: February 5, 2026
Mayor Eddie Morán to Announce 5th and Penn Project
Berks Weekly
Dirty Dancing In Concert
136 N 6th St Reading
From 01:30 AM to 03:00 AM
Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
4 N 2nd St Reading
From 12:00 AM to 02:00 AM
Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour
700 Penn St Reading
From 01:00 AM to 03:00 AM
Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears
4 N 2nd St Reading
From 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM