When it comes to picking chili peppers, farmer James Weaver can do it without gloves but some of his customers need protection from the capsaicin,…
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When it comes to getting treatment for substance abuse, the LGBT community is often left behind. A new scholarship fund created in partnership with Caron…
There were 11 COVID-19 deaths in the past week in Berks County, acting county Coroner Jonn M. Hollenbach said in an emailed statement Tuesday morning.…
Crews responded to a garage fire Monday afternoon in Ontelaunee Township. The fire was reported in the first block of Loose Lane about 5 p.m.…
Just before cutting the ceremonial ribbon surrounding his exhibit that contains the hand impressions of 200 workers who performed their essential roles during the height…
The Sinking Spring Historical Society is having a barbecue chicken fundraiser on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of…
The holiday weekend slowdown in COVID-19 test processing hasn’t slowed COVID cases in Berks, with the county setting another delta variant surge record in the…
Daily thought “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him.” Ephesians 3:12 Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can walk with boldness and…
The grand opening of the John Updike House at 117 Philadelphia Ave. in Shillington is set for Oct. 2. The John Updike Society bought the…
Like a lot of seasoned attendees of Hamburg’s annual burger festival, George Domenici likes to go with a group and sample as wide a variety…
The first day of September and the passage of Tropical Rainstorm Ida overshadowed the photo finish for the hottest August on record in Berks County.…
Tilden Township police are looking for a man who tried to run over a family in a parking lot, and then vandalized the family’s vehicle.…
Those hoping to get out on Blue Marsh Lake this Labor Day weekend will have to keep their fingers crossed that water levels return to…
Safe Berks announced Friday the promotion of two staff members to new senior leadership positions. Jennifer Sawyer has been chosen to serve as the managing…
Looking to take one last trip for Labor Day weekend? You will be feeling some pain at the gas pump. Gas prices in Berks County…
KENNETT SQUARE — On Monday, millions of Americans across the nation are slated to spend the Labor Day holiday with family, friends at home or…