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Opportunity House expands to help homeless in Pottstown

POTTSTOWN — The Reading-based Opportunity House agency has expanded its services to Pottstown, providing emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Individuals living in encampments and…

Boyertown tree celebrates theme of unity

BOYERTOWN — For the seventh year, volunteers decorated a community-sponsored Unity Tree bringing the Boyertown community together to celebrate the holidays. Set up in the…

Home severely damaged in fire in western Berks

A fire Monday afternoon caused extensive damage to a two-story home in Tulpehocken Township, fire officials said. Crews were called to the scene about 2:15…

3,000 come out for Christmas in Birdsboro

An estimated 3,000 visitors braved the cold temperatures to spend an evening at Main Bird Park for Christmas in Birdsboro. This year’s event began with…

Campus notes: December 15, 2024

Kutztown University alumnus Jason Graver was presented with the KU President’s Medal volunteerism and commitment to preserving and celebrating the university’s history. Graver received his…

PennDOT road projects week of Dec. 15

Long-term • Through Jan. 10: Interstate 78 westbound, exit 45 (New Smithville) to Exit 35 (Lenhartsville), overnight work with lane restrictions and short-term traffic stoppages.,…

Wanted in Berks: December 15, 2024

The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: • Joseph Skelly, 43, whose last known address was in the 4000 block of River…

Daily docket: December 15, 2024

Daily thought “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me The…