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Flood Watch issued for Berks County as heavy rain threatens flash flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Berks County beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday and remaining in effect through Monday evening,...
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18-year-old dies after vehicle found submerged in former Spring Township quarry

An 18-year-old male died Sunday morning after a vehicle was found submerged in the former E. J. Breneman Quarry in Spring Township, according to...
Crime

One person killed in early Sunday morning shooting in Reading

A Reading man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday morning after authorities said he fled to New Jersey and...
Restaurant Inspections

Produce case lettuce area has apparent mold build up: Restaurant Inspections, July 31, 2026

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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Mandatory water restrictions issued for North Heidelberg water customers amid drought emergency

Customers served by the North Heidelberg water system are being asked to immediately reduce their water use after the Reading Area Water Authority declared...
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County will offer $7.2M to buy a Reading building to use while historic courthouse is repaired

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

Berks County projects receive more than $39,000 through Schuylkill Highlands mini-grant program

Several conservation, trail, and park improvement projects in Berks County will move forward with the help of more than $39,000 in funding awarded through...
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Red Sand Project raises awareness of human trafficking in Reading

Community members gathered Thursday outside the Berks County Services Center to participate in the Red Sand Project, a global awareness campaign highlighting the vulnerabilities...
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Wyomissing introduces memorial bench program in the Parklands

The Borough of Wyomissing has launched a new Memorial Benches in the Parklands program, giving residents and families an opportunity to honor loved ones...
Nonprofits

VOiCEup Berks celebrates a decade of impact at “Rooted in Service” 10th Anniversary Gala

More than 225 community leaders, supporters, volunteers, students, and partners gathered at the Reading Public Museum on July 24 to celebrate VOiCEup Berks' 10th...
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