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Reading begins $17.9M project to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050

The City of Reading has announced the move into construction phase as part of a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to implement a Guaranteed...
Crime

Berks County-based PA state trooper charged with witness intimidation in child abuse investigation

A Pennsylvania State Police trooper has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly attempting to influence a witness in a child abuse investigation, state...
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Berks Book Bonanza expands collection hours; Will accept donations through June 14

Berks Book Bonanza will be expanding their donation collection hours beyond the previous March 11 deadline. Now through March 31, volunteers will be on...
Traffic & Transit

Brush cutting, nighttime construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 3, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced multiple roadwork projects scheduled to take place across Berks County between March 3 and March 7,...
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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits West Reading to highlight investments in community-based programs

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis heard today from law enforcement officials, victims service providers and health care workers at Reading Hospital, which recently was awarded...
Crime

Berks Detectives charge Cumru Township man with possession of child pornography

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office, following a complaint from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, identified and charged 52-year-old Morrell L....
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Reading Parking Authority announces limited-time amnesty program for unpaid parking tickets

The Reading Parking Authority is launching a temporary Amnesty Program to help motorists settle unpaid parking tickets while reducing financial penalties. The program, set...
Traffic & Transit

Demolition prompts temporary road and sidewalk closures in downtown Reading

The City of Reading has announced that the westbound lane of Penn Street between 4th and 5th Streets will be closed to vehicular and...
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Crime

Registered sex offender arrested for possession of child pornography

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office has announced the arrest of 60-year-old Daniel R. Kromer of Reading, PA Thursday for dissemination of child pornography...
Crime

Police arrest Central Middle School social worker accused of indecent exposure

Update - 6/9/25: On June 6, 2025, the defendant was charged with additional criminal offenses involving two 11-year-old female students who were identified during...
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