During heavy rains, sewage can overflow into the river. For example, last month, after several days of rain, E. coli levels jumped to more than…
Posts published in July 2024
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump ’s running mate JD Vance will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday…
State police from the Reading station plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint this weekend in Berks County, officials announced. The checkpoint will be conducted at…
By MICHAEL BIESECKER, MARTHA BELLISLE, JIM MUSTIAN and PETER SMITH Associated Press BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of…
Daily thought “You were made free from the power of sin. Being right with God has power over you now.” Romans 6:18 — Transformative Solutions…
Berks County will be well represented at the Paris Olympics starting July 27 and here’s how to watch our athletes at the Games. There are…
About 3,600 customers in Berks County were without power this morning as a result of heavy thunderstorms that passed through the region Tuesday evening. Met-Ed…
by Sarah Nicell, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services Governor Josh Shapiro signed off on a $3 million grant program to provide free…
by Stephen Caruso, Kate Huangpu, and Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA Major goals for both Democrats and…
from Albright College Albright College is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine M. Remley, Ph.D., as dean of the School of Educational Innovation at Albright…
from Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank Helping Harvest is proud to announce that its President, Jay Worrall, has been appointed as the new Board Chair…
by Mike Feltenberger Mike Feltenberger, host and producer of Strapped In, recently traveled to the Pocono Raceway for some NASCAR action. These photos are from…
by George Hatza, Reading Theater Project As any artist will tell you, ideas for projects can pop into your mind in the most unexpected ways.…
In South Jersey, several residents of an apartment complex were displaced Tuesday night after a fire broke out amid the severe weather. Source: ABC News…
A well-known Chicago pastor had a high-profile role in Tuesday’s Republican National Convention. Source: ABC News 6
Authorities in Chester, Pa. are investigating after two armed suspects robbed a Brinks armored truck. Source: ABC News 6