Her name was Hannah, but little else is known about the enslaved woman, whose remains lie buried in the Kemp family graveyard. The burial place…
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WEST NORRITON — A Pennbrook Middle School student who was accused last week of assaulting a fellow student with a Stanley tumbler may face new…
The Berks County coroner’s office is looking for relatives of John E. Caterbone of Wernersville. Officials said Caterbone, 62, was found dead Monday in his…
Voters across Berks County will head to the polls Tuesday. They will help decide who will win party nominations for president, U.S. senator, several state…
The Berks Street Art Festival: Kindness & Creativity is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reading-Muhlenberg Career and…
Daily thought “Then God said, ‘Let the land sprout with vegetation — every sort of seed-bearing plant, and trees that grow seed-bearing fruit. These seeds…
The Reading School District may have to increase the property tax rate in order to balance the 2024-25 budget, according to administrators. Many districts across…
BOYERTOWN — A crowd of 120 friends and family, community supporters and sponsors came out to the 70th Annual Citizen of the Year Gala to…
Thousands flooded to Philadelphia Avenue for Building a Better Boyertown’s annual Coming Out of Hibernation event to welcome spring on Saturday, April 20. “Our very…
Long-term/upcoming • Through May 3: Route 422, Monocacy Hill Road to Rega Road, Amity Township, shoulder work/widening, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Through June…
The following area students have been inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon, the Lebanon Valley College honor society that recognizes academic achievement and service to others:…
Schuylkill Haven’s recreation department is very busy facilitating programs this spring. Borough Councilman John Williams, who is recreation department representative, reported at the April 17…
Daily thought “He shall come down like rain upon the grass before mowing, like showers that water the earth.” Psalm 72:6 Transformative Solutions Network Buckle…
Seeking solace? Want to hone your birding skills? Or, how about enjoying a guided program with fellow local naturalists? Frog Hollow Nature Area is your…
Five residents of the Reading Housing Authority’s programs have been selected to receive financial assistance to help with their academic goals. Caterin Ortiz of Glenside…
The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the following fugitives: George Diaz • George Diaz, 32, whose last known address was in the 300 block…