The Reading Police Department announced Wednesday night that two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle damage incidents reported earlier this month in city parking garages.According to Police Chief Javier Ruiz, officers received multiple reports on December 11, 2025, of
A wind advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service, effective from 1 a.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday, as strong southwest winds are expected to move through the region.According to the advisory, winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are forecast, with gusts reaching up t
Berks County Treasurer Mitchell R. Darcourt is pleased to announce that Adamstown (District 20), Earl Township (District 42), and New Morgan Borough (District 56) are now able to pay outstanding annual and interim real estate tax bills online with credit/debit cards. Adamstown, Earl, and New Morgan
Pennsylvania State Police at Troop L, Hamburg, reported the results of increased DUI enforcement conducted over the weekend as part of an ongoing effort to reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes across the Commonwealth.According to state police, troopers from the Hamburg Station conducted enhanced
Two New York men were taken into custody early Monday morning following an attempted theft involving U.S. mail at a St. Lawrence Borough post office, according to Central Berks Regional Police.Police said officers were dispatched around the early morning hours of Dec. 15, 2025, to a report of suspic
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.SOUTH HEIDELBERG — An increasing number of Berks County municipalities are granti
In an effort to better serve the needs of its student body, Penn State Berks has entered into an agreement with Lyft, which allows the college to provide free, convenient (and carbon-neutral) rides for students. It’s called Penn State Berks Emergency Rides 2026, and it’s set up through Lyft’s pass p
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) has announced its 2026 Take the Lead Berks County honorees – four female leaders who exemplify the Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. This year’s honorees are leaders in both thei
The City of Reading has announced that the Pagoda lights will blink again this Christmas Eve, for the first time since 2021.The Pagoda’s restoration is nearly complete, with Dolan Construction, the Warko Group, and Hirneisen Electric working since April to keep the project on schedule for the new ye
Reading School District has announced that Leanne Eckenrode has been named School Administrator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of School Social Work Personnel (PASSWP).This prestigious statewide award honors exemplary leaders who set the standard for excellence in supporting school soci
The Reading Public Museum has announced the acquisition of a large ceramic sculpture by contemporary Philadelphia-area artist Kukuli Velarde following the annual Purchase Party event, which took place on November 13. The purchase makes interesting connections to The Museum’s collection of works of a
Berks County organizations are among hundreds statewide receiving funding through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), as part of a $70 million investment announced by the Shapiro Administration to support community revitalization and improve quality of life across the Commonwealth.
As part of the Rotary District 7430 Youth Exchange Program, the Wyomissing Public Library has been selected to receive a Rotary Peace Pole to plant at the library, located at 9 Reading Boulevard in Wyomissing.The idea for this initiative originated with Linda Kennedy, who serves as Chair of the Rota
Students in the Autistic Support classroom at Green Valley Elementary participated in a unique, real-world learning experience this week when retired NFL quarterback and Wilson School District alum Chad Henne visited as part of educator Laura Mattiuz’s lesson redesign assignment for the Total Experi
Berks County is set to receive $200,000 in state funding as part of a broader $17.7 million investment aimed at improving water quality across Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.The funding was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through its
Several Berks County museums and historical organizations are among the recipients of nearly $4 million in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission’s Cultural and Historical Support Grant program.The grants were distributed to 177 eligible museums and official co
The South Heidelberg Police Department has begun the first phase of its new High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Initiative, focusing on speeding concerns along Huntzinger Road in Wernersville.Police said the initiative officially commenced Tuesday, December 8, as part of a broader effort to improve
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced several upcoming roadway maintenance projects scheduled to take place across Berks County beginning Monday, Dec. 15, with work expected to continue through the week. Motorists should anticipate daytime lane restrictions, po
The Berks-Mont Business Association and Building a Better Boyertown have presented the Boyertown Area Multi-Service with a $3,015 donation to support Preston’s Pantry. The funds were raised during the inaugural Cocoa, Coffee & Cookie Crawl held on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.Both orga
The City of Reading Department of Fire & Rescue Services has released new information on several recent and past fire incidents, along with a renewed call for property owners to maintain fire protection systems.Fatal fire on Angelica StreetFirefighters responded to a fire at 20 Angelica Street on Su
Berks County is among 13 counties benefiting from a new round of state farmland preservation funding, with Pennsylvania investing more than $1.1 million to ensure four local farms — totaling 376 acres — remain permanently dedicated to agriculture.The investment is part of a statewide announcement fr
The South Heidelberg Police Department has announced a new high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative aimed at deterring dangerous driving and improving roadway safety throughout its coverage area.The department said the effort, which began this week, will include an immediate and noticeable inc
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
Emma Pehote, student marshal for the Penn State Berks fall commencement ceremony, will give a speech titled “Life Is Not Linear,” a reflection of her journey which has led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in integrative science with a minor in psychology. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Satur
