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7 displaced by fire in Reading

Two Reading row homes were damaged by a fire Wednesday, displacing a total of seven people. Fire crews were called to the 1100 block of…

Shooting victim walks into Reading fire station

Crews were called Tuesday night to the Ninth and Marion streets fire station for a walk-in shooting victim. Emergency broadcasts told that the shooting happened…

Wanted in Berks, March 6, 2022

The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Olmo Michael Olmo Jr., 26, who was recently homeless, on a robbery charge. He is…

Homicide reported in Reading Saturday afternoon

A person was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in the 1000 block of Green Street, according to Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams. Adams said…

Accident closes Route 625 in Cumru Township

A vehicle sheared a utility pole along Route 625 in Cumru Township on Wednesday night and the road is expected to remain closed for an…

Two reported shot in Reading Sunday morning

Two people were shot Sunday morning at around 7 a.m. in the area of Schuylkill Avenue and Greenwich Street, according to Berks County District Attorney…