June 30, 2024 - Yesterday
Severe thunderstorms moved across Berks County Saturday afternoon dumping heavy rain in many areas, which caused flooding in and around the Spring Street Subway in Reading. Severe thunderstorms moved across Berks County Saturday afternoon dumping heavy rain in many areas, which caused flooding in and around the Spring Street Subway in Reading. Despite the barricades, a small suv became stuck in the water. The occupants were able to walk out, and later pushed the car out.
June 30, 2024 - Yesterday
Rescue crews were called to Riverfront Park Saturday afternoon in Reading for a water emergency in the Schuylkill River. Rescue crews were called to Riverfront Park Saturday afternoon in Reading for a water emergency in the Schuylkill River. Initially dispatched as a female in the water in distress. After an extensive search, divers located the victim roughly an hour later and the Coroner’s Office was requested to the scene. The incident is under investigation.
June 27, 2024 - Thursday
Multiple trees fell on Slater Road in Ontelaunee Township closing the road in several spots. High winds caused several trees to fall in Berks County Wednesday evening as severe thunderstorms moved across the region. Multiple trees fell on Slater Road in Ontelaunee Township closing the road in several spots.
June 27, 2024 - Thursday
A large tree has fallen across the roadway in the 4800 block of Kutztown Road in Muhlenberg Township. Fire Police are diverting traffic around the scene. A large tree has fallen across the roadway in the 4800 block of Kutztown Road in Muhlenberg Township. Fire Police are diverting traffic around the scene.
June 23, 2024 - 8 days ago
The National Weather Service reports that Reading, PA has set a new record high temperature of 101 degrees for Saturday, June 22, 2024. This breaks the old record of 96 degrees set in 1921.
June 17, 2024 - 13 days ago
The Borough of West Reading has announced a scheduled demolition project at 156 Penn Avenue, set to begin on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The Borough of West Reading has announced a scheduled demolition project at 156 Penn Avenue, set to begin on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The project involves the removal of an apartment building that is currently in danger of collapsing. The demolition work is expected to cause intermittent lane restrictions on the eastbound side of Penn Avenue. Initially, these restrictions will be infrequent as the building is systematically disassembled. However, as the project progresses and work moves closer to Penn Avenue, the likelihood of lane restrictions and periodic temporary road closures will increase. Residents in the area may experience some disruptions, including noise, dust, and debris. The Borough assures the community that all necessary precautions will be taken to minimize the impact on the neighborhood.