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Woman found dead near overturned vehicle in Reading crash investigation

Woman found dead near overturned vehicle in Reading crash investigation

A woman was found dead Friday morning following a crash in the 800 block of Morgantown Road, according to the Reading Police Department.Police said officers were dispatched to the area around 10:15 a.m. for a reported motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that had rolled o

Reading launches Online Rental License Application System, PMI adjusts hours to better serve owners

Reading launches Online Rental License Application System, PMI adjusts hours to better serve owners

The City of Reading’s Property Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Office has transitioned to a new online system for annual rental property license applications, replacing the previous paper-based process to improve efficiency, accuracy, and security.In the first ten days of the 2026 application cycle, PM

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

“Malaysian WWII Oral Histories: A Digital / Virtual Art Exhibition” will open on Friday, March 27, 2026, with a reception from 12 – 2 p.m. in the Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery. Viewers will be transported into a sensory world described by the storytellers through the multi-modal exhibition. Th

Bridge repair, on-going construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 27, 2026

Bridge repair, on-going construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 27, 2026

PennDOT crews are scheduled to carry out a series of roadwork projects across Berks County in the coming days, with brush cutting, bridge repairs, and ongoing construction expected to impact several major roadways. Drivers may encounter lane restrictions, shoulder closures, and overnight work zones

Indian National illegally in U.S. pleads guilty to gun possession

Indian National illegally in U.S. pleads guilty to gun possession

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Harshpreet Singh, 25, an Indian national illegally in the U.S., entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Judge Catherine Henry to possession of a firearm by an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States.The defendant was

Penn State Berks inducts 26 into national first-generation student honor society

Penn State Berks inducts 26 into national first-generation student honor society

The academic accomplishments of 26 Penn State Berks students were celebrated on Feb. 24, 2026, when they were inducted into the college’s Lambda Beta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, a national honor society for first-generation college students. The students, along with honorary inductee James McCarty

Gov. Shapiro unveils three free FIFA Fan Zones across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Gov. Shapiro unveils three free FIFA Fan Zones across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Governor Josh Shapiro visited the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading Thursday morning to announce that the Commonwealth will host three free 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zones in Reading, Scranton, and Pittsburgh. The Governor and Philadelphia Soccer made today’s announcement alongside representatives from each

Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for felony murder convictions

Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for felony murder convictions

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down mandatory lif

Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect/rodent activity: Restaurant Inspections, March 26, 2026

Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect/rodent activity: Restaurant Inspections, March 26, 2026

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

Local nonprofit leader wins United Way shopping spree in Wyomissing

Local nonprofit leader wins United Way shopping spree in Wyomissing

Ready. Set. Go! One lucky winner raced through the aisles at Redner’s in Wyomissing on Wednesday evening during United Way of Berks County’s annual incentive shopping spree.The three-minute dash, which began at 6 p.m., was held as a reward for donors who contributed to United Way of Berks County’s a

ICE wants to return to Berks County. The fight against it will look very different.

ICE wants to return to Berks County. The fight against it will look very different.

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.BERN — For nearly a decade, groups of protesters would gather to chant and sing s

Houlahan leads Pennsylvania colleagues in introducing bill to prevent plastic pipeline tragedies

Houlahan leads Pennsylvania colleagues in introducing bill to prevent plastic pipeline tragedies

Tuesday, on the third anniversary of the deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led nine bipartisan Pennsylvania colleagues in introducing the Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act. The Pr

Reading names Robert Leonard as new fire chief

Reading names Robert Leonard as new fire chief

Reading officials on Tuesday morning formally introduced Robert Leonard II as the city’s new fire chief during a press conference at City Hall, following his approval by Reading City Council the night before.Mayor Eddie Morán called the appointment “a really important moment for the City of Reading

Conrad Weiser Theatre Company to present Les Misérables: School Edition in April

Conrad Weiser Theatre Company to present Les Misérables: School Edition in April

The Conrad Weiser Theatre Company will bring a well-known musical to the local stage this spring as it presents Les Misérables: School Edition at Conrad Weiser High School.The production will run from April 17 through April 19, 2026, inside the school’s newly renovated auditorium, which organizers s

New restaurant Thorn Alley Kitchen to open at GoggleWorks this April

New restaurant Thorn Alley Kitchen to open at GoggleWorks this April

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts announced today the upcoming opening of Thorn Alley Kitchen, a new restaurant located at its downtown campus, blending culinary creativity with the spirit of art, community, and craveable food. The restaurant will officially open on Friday April 10, 2026 and offer a v

Senators introduce legislation to establish task force on child protection in the digital age

Senators introduce legislation to establish task force on child protection in the digital age

Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) introduced bipartisan legislation creating the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age, a new statewide effort to ensure Pennsylvania’s laws keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and the risks it poses to c

Residents, officials voice concerns over proposed ICE detention facility at Upper Bern town hall

Residents, officials voice concerns over proposed ICE detention facility at Upper Bern town hall

Residents, local officials, and community advocates gathered Sunday at the Shartlesville Fire Company for a town hall meeting focused on a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Upper Bern Township.Organized by the group Ice Out of Upper Bern (IOUB), the event

Employee stabbed at Reading Dollar Tree; suspect in custody

Employee stabbed at Reading Dollar Tree; suspect in custody

A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed inside a Dollar Tree store in Reading on Saturday morning, according to initial reports and the Reading Police Department.Emergency responders were dispatched around 10:24 a.m. to the Dollar Tree located in the 1100 block of Rockland Street for a reported

Daniel Boone Homestead to host ‘Revolutionary Children’s Day’ in May

Daniel Boone Homestead to host ‘Revolutionary Children’s Day’ in May

The Daniel Boone Homestead will welcome families for an afternoon of hands-on history during its upcoming “Revolutionary Children’s Day,” scheduled for Sunday, May 3, from 12 to 4 p.m.The event is designed to give children an interactive look at colonial life in the Oley Valley, with activities insp

Brush cutting, bridge repairs, ongoing construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 20, 2026

Brush cutting, bridge repairs, ongoing construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 20, 2026

PennDOT crews are scheduled to carry out a series of roadwork projects across Berks County in the coming days, with brush cutting, bridge repairs, and ongoing construction expected to impact several major roadways. Drivers may encounter lane restrictions, shoulder closures, and overnight work zones

PETA “Hell on Wheels” pig truck stops in downtown Reading

PETA “Hell on Wheels” pig truck stops in downtown Reading

A traveling exhibit organized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) made a stop in downtown Reading on Friday afternoon, parking outside Mofongo Restaurant at 124 S. 5th St.The exhibit, known as the “Hell on Wheels” pig truck, is designed to resemble a livestock transport vehicle and

The Ultimate Athletic Complex rebrands as The Yards Athletics and expands programming

The Ultimate Athletic Complex rebrands as The Yards Athletics and expands programming

The Ultimate Athletic Complex (UAC), a premier 48-acre sports destination located at 1592 Wyomissing Road in Mohnton, PA, today unveiled its evolution into The Yards Athletics – a name that reflects its growing strength, expanding influence, and bold vision for the future of sport.The facility will

Reading School District unveils new Innovation Academy with ribbon cutting ceremony

Reading School District unveils new Innovation Academy with ribbon cutting ceremony

The Reading School District officially unveiled its new Reading High School Innovation Academy on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 817 N. 9th St., marking a major investment in the future of the city’s students.District leaders, elected officials, staff, students and community members gath

46-year-old man killed in early morning crash on I-78 in Berks County

46-year-old man killed in early morning crash on I-78 in Berks County

A 46-year-old man from Carlisle died early Thursday morning following a crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The crash occurred around 4:45 a.m. on March 19, 2026, on I-78 eastbound near mile marker 34.2 in Windsor Towns