The Berks County Coroner’s Office has ruled the cause and manner of death for Travelle Martin as undetermined, following months of forensic examination after his remains were recovered in Cumru Township late last year.Human remains were discovered on December 28, 2025, in a spillway within the Flyin
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 Reading Science Center (RSC) has been awarded a $142,000 grant from the Neag Foundation to support expanded access to science learning opportunities for children and families across Berks County. The funding will support renovations for new exhibit and classroom spaces, the development of new af
A military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township on Wednesday afternoon after a warning light activated in the cockpit during a training flight.Emergency crews were initially dispatched around 1:17 p.m. to the area of Moyer Road and Weaver Road for a reported air emerge
The Reading CRIZ Board Authority Wednesday hosted a CRIZ Launch & Learn event, bringing together local businesses, developers, property owners, and community partners to provide an overview of how the City Revitalization Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program will support continued investment and growth ac
Safe Berks has announced two key updates that strengthen the organization’s commitment to serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Berks County.Eniyah Cooper has been named Donor and Board Relations Administrator. In this role, she will support donor engagement, maintain
Penn State Extension will offer the ServSafe Food Safety Manager course, which is aimed at restaurant and food service managers and others who need food safety certification.The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 at Penn State Berks Campus, 1801 Broadcast
Residents and property owners in Union Township, West Reading Borough and Sinking Spring Borough will see changes to how their county and municipal real estate taxes are handled beginning in 2026.Effective January 1, 2026, the Berks County Treasurer’s Office will serve as the official tax collector
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local leaders Monday to tour housing development projects in downtown Reading, highlighting the urgent need to expand housing opportunity and increase affordability for all Pennsylvanians.Under current p
The Berks County Workforce Development Board, a department of the County of Berks, has been awarded a $200,000 Veterans’ Employment Grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to expand employment and training services for veterans and their spouses.The funding will enhance program
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a Berks County man in connection with a series of alleged burglaries targeting the homes of recently deceased residents.According to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, Derrick Raker was charged with eight counts of burglary, nine counts of persons not
A Berks County player recently won an online Pennsylvania Lottery prize worth $636,731.59, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.The prize was awarded through the EZ eInstant game MONOPOLY Money Mint, which contributes to both the Minor and Mega EZ Jackpot. Game play includes opportunities to multip
PennDOT has announced several daytime roadwork projects across Berks County scheduled for early March, including brush cutting, bridge repairs, and other maintenance activities. Drivers can expect lane restrictions, shoulder work, and periodic delays at multiple locations throughout the week and are
This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County essentials. Sign up here.This week’s Community Spotlight honoree is Suzanne Harteg, 71, who has coordinated her church’s efforts to benefit Family Promise o
The Berks County Bar Association is inviting students in grades 5 through 8 to participate in its 2026 Law Day Multimedia Competition, encouraging young people to explore the role of law in American life through creative projects.According to the Bar Association, this year’s Law Day theme is “The Ru
The Reading Theater Project has announced the 11th annual “5-Minute Fringe Festival: Legacy.” This live theater production will feature new work by 12 playwrights and performers from around the region. Performances begin Friday, Feb. 27, and continue through Sunday, March 1 at the Yocum Institute
Berks Community Health Center (BCHC) will honor Donald F. Smith, Jr., Esq., founding member and former Board member, with the health center’s Civitas Award at the seventh annual Picture Berks Healthy on Monday, March 16, 2026. Also receiving recognition is United Way of Berks County, which will be p
ProBerco has announced the appointment of five distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, each bringing extensive expertise and a strong commitment to advancing our mission. Their collective experience across diverse sectors will provide invaluable insight and strategic guidance, strengt
Lifelong Republican and educator Mitch Micale has announced his campaign for Pennsylvania State Representative in the 130th Legislative District.According to Micale, his campaign will focus on lowering the cost of living for Pennsylvania families, strengthening public safety by supporting and equipp
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Berks County Agriculture Center in Bern Township on Thursday to provide an update on proposed federal immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties, reiterating his opposition and saying the state will use its legal and regulatory authority to try to
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 — Gov. Josh Shapiro says he will use “every tool at his disposal” to stop
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 — Maryland’s attorney general is suing the federal government to prevent
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
For Kara Mickiewicz ’27, it all started with one week in July. Shark Week.Mickiewicz spent her childhood glued to the annual Discovery Channel event, certain she’d end up studying the ocean. Today, she’s doing exactly that — tracking harbor porpoise and minke whales in the Gulf of Maine as an underg
