November 21, 2024 - 7 hours ago
Wind Advisory in effect for Berks County from 10pm Wednesday to 4am Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
November 16, 2024 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, November 18, from 7 AM to 6 PM EST. This warning is in effect due to gusty winds and low relative humidity, which significantly increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly. The affected areas include the Southern Poconos, Lehigh Valley, and all of Southeast Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, November 18, from 7 AM to 6 PM EST. This warning is in effect due to gusty winds and low relative humidity, which significantly increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly. The affected areas include the Southern Poconos, Lehigh Valley, and all of Southeast Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia.
November 15, 2024 - Thursday
Office Sale: We’re clearing space for new initiatives and offering our followers an exclusive chance to snag used photography equipment, office supplies, and signage. If you see something you like send us a message. Pick up only, 237 Court Street in downtown Reading.
November 14, 2024 - Thursday
Accident on East Penn Ave in Heidelberg Township at Freeman Street, reported to be 3 vehicles, 2 head-on, with entrapment, one person unconscious. Fire Police dispatched to close East Penn Ave. Accident on East Penn Ave in Heidelberg Township at Freeman Street, reported to be 3 vehicles, 2 head-on, with entrapment, one person unconscious. Fire Police dispatched to close East Penn Ave.
November 14, 2024 - Thursday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
November 14, 2024 - Thursday
The Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) has issued an emergency water restriction notice, calling for immediate conservation efforts across Reading and nearby areas. The Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) has issued an emergency water restriction notice, calling for immediate conservation efforts across Reading and nearby areas. A mandatory 15% reduction in water usage is now required, effective immediately, in response to prolonged dry conditions and a lack of rainfall in recent months.
November 13, 2024 - 7 days ago
Accident on 422 west in West Reading just after the Penn Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles blocking the right lane. Accident on 422 west in West Reading a quarter mile past Penn Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles blocking the right lane. Heavy traffic backed up past Lancaster Ave.
November 13, 2024 - 8 days ago
Accident on 422 west in Wyomissing at the bottom of the North Wyomissing Blvd ramp, reported to be a 2 vehicle rear-end collision.
November 12, 2024 - 8 days ago
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing at the 422 exit ramp, reported to be two vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing at the 422 exit ramp, reported to be two vehicles blocking traffic. Heavy traffic in the area.
November 11, 2024 - 9 days ago
The National Weather Service has released rainfall data for November 10, 2024 The National Weather Service has released rainfall data for November 10, 2024:
November 8, 2024 - 13 days ago
Accident on New Holland Road (Route 625) in Cumru Township near Philadelphia Ave (Route 724), reported to be with wires down. Accident on New Holland Road (Route 625) in Cumru Township near Philadelphia Ave (Route 724), reported to be with wires down.
November 7, 2024 - 13 days ago
The Robeson Township Police is investigating a minor crash that occurred on Main Street between Schuylkill Road and Gibraltar Road between 7:45-8:10 am. The Robeson Township Police is investigating a minor crash that occurred on Main Street between Schuylkill Road and Gibraltar Road between 7:45-8:10 am.
November 7, 2024 - 13 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EST Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
November 6, 2024 - 14 days ago
The National Weather Service has reported the high temperature at Reading, PA has reached 80 degrees for the date of November 6. This breaks the old record of 79 degrees set in 1975. Temperature records in Reading date back to 1888. The National Weather Service has reported the high temperature at Reading, PA has reached 83 degrees for the date of November 6. This breaks the old record of 79 degrees set in 1975. Temperature records in Reading date back to 1888.
November 6, 2024 - 15 days ago
The railroad behind the First Energy Stadium will be under construction from Wednesday, November 6, 2024 through Saturday, November 9, 2024.
November 1, 2024 - 19 days ago
The temperature soared to 84 degrees Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024, at the Reading Airport. This breaks the old record of 81 degrees which was set back in 1946. The temperature soared to 84 degrees Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024, at the Reading Airport. This breaks the old record of 81 degrees which was set back in 1946.
October 31, 2024 - 20 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
October 31, 2024 - 21 days ago
We were contacted by a well-known international news organization that is sending a team to Reading this weekend to understand how the upcoming 2024 election is resonating in our community. They reached out to us specifically to help them connect with local people who can share their views and stories. We were contacted by a well-known international news organization that is sending a team to Reading this weekend to understand how the upcoming 2024 election is resonating in our community. They reached out to us specifically to help them connect with local people who can share their views and stories.
October 30, 2024 - 22 days ago
Amity Township has announced that the bathroom facilities at all parks, with the exception of Butch Boyer Pavilion at Amity Community Park, have been winterized for the season.
October 30, 2024 - 22 days ago
Accident on Old West Penn Ave in Heidelberg Township at Big Spring Road, reported to be a tractor trailer that brought down wires, driver stuck in cab due to wires down. Accident on Old West Penn Ave in Heidelberg Township at Big Spring Road, reported to be a tractor trailer that brought down wires, driver stuck in cab due to wires down.
October 30, 2024 - 22 days ago
On Friday, October 25, 2024, cherished community member, June Wenrich, known as ‘Gram in the Window,’ passed away. The announcemnt was made by family recently on Facebook, stating: "Believe me when I say, she loved every single one of you. For anyone who would like to say their final goodbyes, services will be Monday November 4 at Lamm and Witman Funeral home in Wernersville starting at 10am. On Friday, October 25, 2024, cherished community member, June Wenrich, known as ‘Gram in the Window,’ passed away. The announcemnt was made by family recently on Facebook, stating: "Believe me when I say, she loved every single one of you. For anyone who would like to say their final goodbyes, services will be Monday November 4 at Lamm and Witman Funeral home in Wernersville starting at 10am.
October 30, 2024 - 22 days ago
The Exeter Township Police Department continues to investigate a fight between spectators that occurred at the high school football game on October 18th. Police believe some spectators may have captured video footage of the incident. The Exeter Township Police Department continues to investigate a fight between spectators that occurred at the high school football game on October 18th. Police believe some spectators may have captured video footage of the incident.
October 29, 2024 - 22 days ago
Accident on 222 in Maxatawny Township near Zion's Union Church, reported with entrapment and fire.
October 29, 2024 - 23 days ago
Accident on 422 West in West Reading at Penn Ave. One lane blocked. Heavy traffic backing up to Lancaster Ave. Accident on 422 West in West Reading at Penn Ave. One lane blocked. Heavy traffic backing up to Lancaster Ave.