Starting Friday, Philadelphia businesses will need to begin phasing out single-use plastic bags. Source: ABC News 6
Posts published in September 2021
Three people are dead and six others were wounded, including three children, after multiple shootings in Philadelphia Thursday night. Source: ABC News 6
With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec.…
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden on Thursday evening signed legislation to avoid a partial federal shutdown…
The Egg Roll Lady in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood offers over 75 varieties of the Chinese restaurant favorite. Source: ABC News 6
Lightning strike, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cyanide exposure, illegal drugs, alcohol and suicide were all ruled out. Source: ABC News 6
Schuylkill Valley school directors adopted a policy during Monday’s regular board meeting to clarify the display and removal of classroom decorations unrelated to the district’s…
The BCIAA Team Tennis Tournament begins Friday with two quarterfinal matches. Berks II runner-up Berks Catholic (9-3) will host Berks I third-place finisher Exeter (9-5) at 3:30…
A program that helped renters pay their utility bills and rent during the COVID-19 pandemic will come to an end on Oct. 4. The Berks…
The 6th Annual “JK” 5K Birthday Fun Run at New Hanover Methodist in Gilbertsville celebrated the life of a New Hanover 6th grader on what…
Safe Berks is in the process of adding a second office in Reading. When the Safe Berks facility on Chestnut Street in Reading opened in…
Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguer Daniel Brito, who has been hospitalized since collapsing on the field during a game for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 31…
Thousands of older adults came out Wednesday to attend the 20th annual Berks Encore Senior Expo at FirstEnergy Stadium. The free event was moved outside…
Volunteers from Schuylkill County were among those who helped the Gratz Fair through its Youth Livestock Shows and Sale. They were joined by volunteers from…
Sarah Everhard’s kidnapping, rape and murder shocked the U.K. and raised questions about trust in police. Source: ABC News 6
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is trying to avert one crisis while staving off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that…