One person was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Reading, according to city police.Emergency crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of North 5th Street at approximately 3:40 a.m. Sunday for a reported shooting. Initial emergency dispatch information indicated a male had been shot after a
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t
Customers served by the North Heidelberg water system are being asked to immediately reduce their water use after the Reading Area Water Authority declared a drought emergency for the system and implemented mandatory conservation measures.According to a notice shared Friday, July 31, the Reading Are
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 — Berks County is moving forward with the purchase of the former Wells Fa
Several conservation, trail, and park improvement projects in Berks County will move forward with the help of more than $39,000 in funding awarded through the 2026 Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape Mini-Grant Program.The Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape announced that it awarded
Community members gathered Thursday outside the Berks County Services Center to participate in the Red Sand Project, a global awareness campaign highlighting the vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking, modern slavery, and exploitation.The event, held on World Day Against Trafficking in P
The Borough of Wyomissing has launched a new Memorial Benches in the Parklands program, giving residents and families an opportunity to honor loved ones with a permanent tribute in the community’s park system.The program allows individuals and families to dedicate memorial benches at approved locati
More than 225 community leaders, supporters, volunteers, students, and partners gathered at the Reading Public Museum on July 24 to celebrate VOiCEup Berks’ 10th Anniversary Gala, “Rooted in Service: Celebrating a Decade of Growth.” The evening honored the people who helped build the organization wh
The City of Reading Department of Fire and Rescue Services has been awarded more than $80,000 in state funding to purchase critical equipment that supports emergency response operations.State Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks, announced Monday that the department received an $80,810 Emergency Training Cent
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Berks County beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, and continuing through 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, as multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through the region.Forecasters said flash flooding caused by excessiv
The Berks Arts Council will cease operations after 55 years of serving Berks County, the organization announced Monday.In a press release, the nonprofit said the decision follows more than five decades of providing arts education, cultural programming, festivals, grants, and advocacy throughout the
Residents are invited to spend a day helping clean the Schuylkill River and enjoying outdoor activities during the 5th Annual RIVERZILLA Community Day & Park Clean-Up on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Riverfront Park.Hosted by the City of Reading Public Works Department in collaboration with Schuylkill River
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to t
The South Heidelberg Township Police Department has released the results of a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign conducted throughout June, targeting areas where residents had reported frequent reckless or aggressive driving.According to the department, officers carried out focused traffic
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 — Albright College is exploring whether to use tax-exempt bonds approved
An 85-year-old Berks County man lost $30,000 in an elaborate wire fraud scheme before Pennsylvania State Police intervened and prevented him from losing more than $200,000 in additional assets, authorities said.According to a Pennsylvania State Police public information release, troopers from the Ha
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Interstate 176 in Robeson Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 176
Olivet Boys & Girls Club and VOiCEup Berks have partnered to create Champions of Possibility, a vibrant new mural that reflects the creativity, imagination, and potential of Olivet Club kids.More than a public art project, the mural is a reflection of VOiCEup Berks’ Generation Impact initiative, whi
A 69-year-old Albany Township man has died from injuries sustained in a riding lawn mower accident earlier this week in Maidencreek Township, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel identified the man as Jeffrey Brobst, of the 1300 block of Hawk Mountai
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct drainage, shoulder widening, crack sealing, and paving projects at seven locations across Berks County during the week of July 27, with lane restrictions, detours, and possible delays expected.Forgedale Road – Washington Township: Drainage work will take place
Comfort Keepers of Berks County marked a milestone Thursday by celebrating 25 years of providing in-home care for seniors with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by staff, community members and local officials.The event recognized the West Lawn-based company’s quarter century of serving older adults
A Chester County man has died from injuries sustained in a head-on crash involving a FedEx truck in Richmond Township earlier this week, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the office was notified by Reading Hospital of the death following the
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.UPPER BERN — A Berks County school district temporarily paused planning for a mul
The Borough of Wyomissing will once again host its annual Movies in the Park series this summer and fall, offering four free family-friendly outdoor movie nights at parks throughout the borough.The 2026 series begins Saturday, Aug. 15, and continues through Oct. 3, with each event inviting residents
