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Shapiro administration highlights major road and bridge investments in Berks County

The Shapiro administration is marking a busy and productive construction season across East Central Pennsylvania, with several major transportation projects underway or completed in...
Sports

Reading United AC names Rich Kessler USL2 1st Team Head Coach

Reading United AC has announced the promotion of Rich Kessler to Head Coach of the club’s USL2 men’s team after previously serving as an...
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The Animal Rescue League of Berks County reached no-kill in 2024

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has reached no-kill in 2024, according to Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare...
Environment

Berks County Conservation District receives $317K for watershed restoration project

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded more than $3.1 million in watershed restoration grants statewide, including a significant investment in Berks County...
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Crime

Fleetwood Police seek two suspects after counterfeit bills passed at Dollar General

Fleetwood Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who used counterfeit cash at the Dollar General located at 44 Farmers Drive...
Crime

Reading man sentenced to 18 years in prison for three Berks County armed robberies

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Mikal Portalatin, 35, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 216 months in prison and five years of...
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Reading’s pagoda re-illuminated as restoration progresses

Reading’s iconic Pagoda is glowing once again after a successful exterior lighting test Monday evening, marking a key step forward in the city’s ongoing...
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Water Main Break on Lancaster Avenue in Reading prompts boil water advisory for 18th Ward, Kenhorst

Update - 11/21/25: (Via RAWA) Residents of the 18th Ward and Kenhorst Borough the Boil Water Advisory is now lifted. The test samples have...
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Education

Exeter Township School District inducts 3 into Academic Hall of Fame, 45 into National Honor Society

The Exeter Township School District celebrated the achievements of students and alumni as 46 juniors and seniors were inducted into the Claude W. Dundore...
Entertainment

Hamburg Area High School to present “Mary Poppins” Musical this november

Hamburg Area School District and Hamburg Hawks Performing Arts will bring the timeless story of Mary Poppins to the Hamburg Area High School stage...
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