The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority got some big news recently that has given a boost to the effort to restore passenger rail service from…
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SKIPPACK — A Skippack man is celebrating after winning $1,500 in the “Thanks Give-Away” MediaNews Group subscriber contest. Vince Cioffo, 70, has been a subscriber…
Heavy overnight rain soaked the region, dumping 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain throughout much of Berks County by daybreak Monday, causing flooding on several…
Daily thought And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with…
The sudSSpirit grief support group for those who have experienced the sudden unexpected death of a spouse or significant other will meet on Tuesday at…
Justin has never been in this situation. The longtime construction worker is accustomed to bringing home a paycheck that can support his family. He was…
An autopsy has been completed on a former Reading man shot and killed by police during a burglary investigation at a vacant home in Schuylkill…
Sharon hasn’t had much time to think about the holidays or what presents she needs to get for her three children. The 30-year-old single mother,…
Two contractors were charged with home improvement fraud in Orwigsburg after they allegedly failed to perform services for which they were compensated. Police filed charges…
Long-term • Through 2023: Smoketown Road at the Little Sacony Creek Bridge, Rockland Township, closed. • Through 2023: North Reading Avenue at Montgomery Avenue, Colebrookdale…
Berks Ballet Theatre added magic to the holiday season for Berks families during its 48th rendition of the “The Nutcracker” at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium…
The Berks County sheriff’s department is seeking the following fugitives: Demitri Nieves • Demitri Nieves, 26, whose last known address was in the 900 block…
The following area students received awards this fall from the Kutztown University psychology department: Michelle Kenstler, Kempton, Psi Chi Model Student; Mandy Maiers, Brecknock Township,…
Ashley Hernandez was an artistic kid, one who spent hours upon hours sketching and drawing. But as she grew into an adult, that piece of…
After years of struggling to support her family, Magdalena was finally able buy a home of her own last year. Closing on the house was…
Daily thought And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling…