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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...
Environment

Grant funding available to improve watersheds in Berks, Lebanon counties

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking proposals for projects that would be funded through the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Watershed Grant Program. Projects...
News

City Hall and Penn Street Bridge blue to honor fallen Northern York County Detectives

The City of Reading will illuminate City Hall and the Penn Street Bridge in blue to honor the heroic detectives of the Northern York...
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Crime

Police investigating shootout that left one man wounded in southeast Reading

A 35-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday morning following a shooting on Mineral Spring Road, according to the Reading Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched...
Sports

Olivet Boys & Girls Club CEO Rick Perez named next Reading High School Basketball Coach

The Olivet Boys & Girls Club has announced that CEO Rick Perez has been named the next Head Coach of Reading High School Basketball....
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