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Joshua Caltagirone announces run for state representative in 126th district

Berks County resident Joshua Caltagirone has announced his candidacy for state representative in Pennsylvania’s 126th legislative district. He will seek election in 2026. Caltagirone, who...
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Drainage work, core boring work: PennDOT upcoming roadwork September 13, 2025

PennDOT has announced a series of upcoming road projects across Berks County that will bring lane restrictions, closures, and detours beginning Monday, September 15....
Crime

Berks County man sentenced for art fraud scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Carter Reese, 77, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl...
Crime

Georgia woman charged in fraud scheme impersonating Berks County Sheriff’s Office

The Pennsylvania State Police, Hamburg Station, is investigating a fraud scheme in which a Georgia woman allegedly posed as a Berks County Sheriff’s Office...
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Traffic & Transit

Box truck driver injured in crash on Route 222 southbound in Spring Township

A box truck driver was seriously injured Friday morning following a crash on Route 222 southbound in Spring Township. According to the Township of Spring...
Crime

Second suspect in August Wyomissing shooting arrested after surrender

The Wyomissing Police Department announced Friday that the second suspect wanted in connection with the August 12 shooting near The Works has turned himself...
Politics

Pa. election 2025: A complete guide to the candidates for Oley Valley school board

This story was produced by the Berks County Bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily...
Traffic & Transit

Morgantown Interchange to close overnight for toll booth demolition

Motorists traveling through the Morgantown Interchange (Exit 298) on the Pennsylvania Turnpike should prepare for an overnight closure as crews remove the overhead toll...
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Restaurant Inspections

Excessive fruit fly activity observed in bar area: Restaurant Inspections, September 12, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County....
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Penn State Berks LaunchBox announces Lifestyle Pitch Competition winners

The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the pitch winners of its summer 2025 Lifestyle Pitch Competition. Prizes awarded totaled $2,000 in...
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