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Police investigating early morning armed robbery at Royal Farms in Amity Township

Police are investigating an early morning robbery that occurred at the Royal Farms convenience store located at 1340 Benjamin Franklin Highway (Route 422) in...
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Downtown Reading to host August First Friday Block Party on Penn Street

The City of Reading is preparing to welcome the community for another lively evening in the heart of downtown during the August First Friday...
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13-year-old injured in jet ski accident at Blue Marsh Lake

A 13-year-old boy was injured Saturday afternoon in a watercraft accident at Blue Marsh Lake, according to emergency dispatch reports. The incident occurred around 1:30...
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Book launch to celebrate Boyertown’s iconic bear sculptures

A new book celebrating one of Boyertown’s most recognizable public art projects will debut next month with a launch party at Chestnut Knoll. The event...
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Traffic & Transit

Shoulder work and road widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 26, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has released its latest schedule of upcoming road work in Berks County, with multiple projects set to begin...
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Berks County’s Distelfink statue gets refreshed with new paint, garden enhancements

The Berks County Parks & Recreation Department’s Distelfink statue at the Berks County Heritage Center recently got a ‘glow up’ and is now ready...
Crime

Teen charged in fatal Tilden Township DUI crash

An 18-year-old Spring Township resident is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a September 2024 crash in Tilden Township that killed one juvenile...
Business

Berks LaunchBox announces seven new “IMAGINE Your Business” grant recipients

Berks LaunchBox recently announced seven recipients of the “IMAGINE Your Business” grant. Funded by the County of Berks Imagine Berks Fund, this grant provides...
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Not One More ‘Pedal for Peace’ event unites community to combat youth violence

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the streets of Reading came alive with purpose and unity as Not One More: A Peace and Justice Project...
Crime

Reading man arrested on fentanyl, firearm charges following drug investigation

A Reading man was arrested Thursday following a drug investigation that led authorities to seize fentanyl, cocaine, and a firearm from his home, according...
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