April 2, 2025 - 5 hours ago
Accident in the 5600 block (near Crab Crazy) of Allentown Pike (Business Route 222) in Ontelaunee Township, reported to be a tractor trailer that struck a telephone pole.
April 1, 2025 - Yesterday
National Weather Service rainfall reports from March 31st for Berks County:
April 1, 2025 - Yesterday
Accident on 422 East in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to the a dump truck overturned with mulch blocking lanes. Accident on 422 East in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to the a dump truck overturned with mulch blocking lanes.
April 1, 2025 - Yesterday
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night around 10:20 PM in the 600 block of Locust Street. The incident was initially described as a male with a gunshot wound to the head. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night around 10:20 PM in the 600 block of Locust Street. The incident was initially described as a male with a gunshot wound to the head. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown.
April 1, 2025 - Yesterday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County and Northwestern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania, effective until 7:30 PM EDT. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County and Northwestern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania, effective until 7:30 PM EDT.
April 1, 2025 - Yesterday
A Tornado Warning has been issued for South Central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania until 6:45 PM EDT. EXPIRED // A Tornado Warning has been issued for South Central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania until 6:45 PM EDT.
March 31, 2025 - Yesterday
Reading Police and EMS are investigating a shooting that took place Monday afternoon in City Park. Initially described as a shooting on South 11th Street with a person shot multiple times. That person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. It was also initially reported a second victim may have been injured and went to the hospital in a personal vehicle. Reading Police and EMS are investigating a shooting that took place Monday afternoon in City Park. Initially described as a shooting on South 11th Street with a person shot multiple times. That person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. It was also initially reported a second victim may have been injured and went to the hospital in a personal vehicle.
March 31, 2025 - Thursday
Melvin Ojeda was sentenced today to Life in Prison, followed by 10-26yrs, following his conviction last month of 1st Degree Murder, Burglary, Aggravated Assault and Possessing Instruments of Crime.
March 31, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on New Holland Road in Kenhorst at Baker Road, initially reported as two vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on New Holland Road in Kenhorst at Baker Road, initially reported as two vehicles blocking traffic.
March 31, 2025 - Thursday
Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting at approximately 1:08 AM Monday in the 300 block of Elm Street. The incident was initially described as a male with a graze wound to the ear, who a short time later refused medical attention. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional details were not immediately available. Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting at approximately 1:08 AM Monday in the 300 block of Elm Street. The incident was initially described as a male with a graze wound to the ear, who a short time later refused medical attention. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional details were not immediately available.
March 28, 2025 - Thursday
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread Saturday afternoon across parts of eastern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. Minimum relative humidity values will be around 30 percent combined with southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to low 80s. 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. There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread Saturday afternoon across parts of eastern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. Minimum relative humidity values will be around 30 percent combined with southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to low 80s. 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…
March 28, 2025 - Thursday
Reading firefighters responded to a house fire involving several homes in the 1300 block of Perkiomen Ave Thursday evening. Heavy smoke and flames were reported, with fire spreading to two structures and reaching the rear alley. A 2nd alarm was eventually struck, bringing firefighters from neighboring departments. Reading firefighters responded to a house fire involving several homes in the 1300 block of Perkiomen Ave Thursday evening. Heavy smoke and flames were reported, with fire spreading to two structures and reaching the rear alley. A 2nd alarm was eventually struck, bringing firefighters from neighboring departments.
March 27, 2025 - Thursday
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread later Thursday across portions of southeast Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 20 and 25 percent combined with west to northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 50s. 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. There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread later Thursday across portions of southeast Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 20 and 25 percent combined with west to northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 50s. 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.
March 26, 2025 - 8 days ago
Crash on 422 in Exeter Township at Lorane Road, initially reported to be with entrapment, multiple injuries after a police pursuit.
March 25, 2025 - 8 days ago
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of eastern Pennsylvania and northwestern New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 20 and 30 percent combined with west winds of 10-20 mph and gusts of 20 to 30 mph. There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of eastern Pennsylvania and northwestern New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 20 and 30 percent combined with west winds of 10-20 mph and gusts of 20 to 30 mph.
March 24, 2025 - 9 days ago
A quick note to our readers: This week, a local university will be announcing a new journalism initiative. We wanted to share our side of the story ahead of that announcement—not to diminish it, but to provide some context on why Berks Weekly is not included. A quick note to our readers: This week, a local university will be announcing a new journalism initiative. We wanted to share our side of the story ahead of that announcement—not to diminish it, but to provide some context on why Berks Weekly is not included.
March 22, 2025 - 11 days ago
Showers with Gusty Winds and Graupel or Small Hail Possible through early this Evening
March 21, 2025 - 12 days ago
On March 14, 2025, at approximately 12:05 PM, officers responded to a report of a male subject flashing a firearm at another driver on Willow Glen Road approaching Main Street.
March 18, 2025 - 15 days ago
Accident on 422 East in Wyomissing near the ramp to 222, reported to be 3 vehicles.
March 18, 2025 - 15 days ago
Accident on 422 East in Amity Township at River Bridge Road, 2 passenger vans and a small sedan, blocking traffic. Accident on 422 East in Amity Township at River Bridge Road, 2 passenger vans and a small sedan, blocking traffic.
March 14, 2025 - 19 days ago
If you see smoke in the area, don't be alarmed. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed fire at Blue Marsh in Berks County on Friday, March 14, 2025.
March 11, 2025 - 22 days ago
Vehicle Fire on 432 East in West Reading on the ramp toward Penn Ave, reported as a vehicle fire, described as 2 vehicles pulled over, one vehicle smoking.
March 11, 2025 - 22 days ago
In Greenwich and Windsor Townships on Interstate 78 between Exit 35 (PA 143) and Exit 45 (PA 863). Type of work: Construction. Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor. In Greenwich and Windsor Townships on Interstate 78 between Exit 35 (PA 143) and Exit 45 (PA 863). Type of work: Construction. Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor.
March 11, 2025 - 22 days ago
There is an increased risk for fire spread today for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 20 to 30 percent combined with southwest winds near 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. High temperatures this afternoon will range from the mid 60s to low 70s. 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.