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Amanda Lynn McCoy appointed Executive Director of Berks History Center

The Berks History Center (BHC) has announced the appointment of Amanda Lynn McCoy as its new Executive Director, effective September 29, 2025. A lifelong...
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PSP Hamburg arrests juvenile, mother following roadway obstruction in Upper Bern Township

Pennsylvania State Police in Hamburg arrested a juvenile male and his mother after a large gathering of off-road vehicles obstructed traffic on Old Route...
Nonprofits

Steven Fritz, Julia H. Klein, and Rabbi Brian I. Michelson join Berks County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors

Berks County Community Foundation has elected three new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. Steven Fritz began his career...
Entertainment

WCR Center for the Arts announces Knitting & Crochet Club

WCR Center for the Arts invites community members to join its new Knitting & Crochet Club, a warm and welcoming gathering for yarn enthusiasts...
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Education

New exhibition showcases and celebrates the work of Penn State Berks artists and creators

A new exhibition in the Freyberger Gallery running this fall will highlight and honor the works of art created by Penn State Berks students...
Crime

DA files new charges against Reading man in deaths of woman and her 1-year-old son

Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams announced Monday that a Reading man already jailed for one homicide has now been charged with killing...
Traffic & Transit

Fatal crash on Bernville Road leaves one dead, two injured

A head-on collision on Bernville Road (Route 183) Saturday night left one man dead and sent two others to the hospital, according to the...
Entertainment

Genesius Theatre presents the Berks County premiere of The Shark Is Broken, October 3-12

Genesius Theatre is diving into new waters this fall with the Berks County premiere of The Shark Is Broken, a behind-the-scenes comedy about the...
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Crime

Reading police investigate triple shooting on Nicolls Street; two dead, one injured

Update - 10/10/25: Police seek Reading man after self-defense claim disputed in fatal double shooting Original post: Two men are dead and a third injured...
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Reading Fire Department honors K9 Gracie at retirement ceremony

The Reading Fire Department gathered Friday at City Hall to celebrate the retirement of K9 Gracie, the department’s accelerant detection dog whose work over...
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