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Meet a Shillington teen who wants to increase community engagement

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Woman found dead near overturned vehicle in Reading crash investigation

Update 3/28/26: Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel identified the decedent as 21-year-old Aleah Marie Kaylor, of Laureldale Borough. The investigation determined that Ms. Kaylor...
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Reading launches Online Rental License Application System, PMI adjusts hours to better serve owners

The City of Reading’s Property Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Office has transitioned to a new online system for annual rental property license applications, replacing the...
Entertainment

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

“Malaysian WWII Oral Histories: A Digital / Virtual Art Exhibition” will open on Friday, March 27, 2026, with a reception from 12 – 2...
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Traffic & Transit

Bridge repair, on-going construction: PennDOT upcoming roadwork March 27, 2026

PennDOT crews are scheduled to carry out a series of roadwork projects across Berks County in the coming days, with brush cutting, bridge repairs,...
Crime

Indian National illegally in U.S. pleads guilty to gun possession

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Harshpreet Singh, 25, an Indian national illegally in the U.S., entered a plea of guilty today before...
Education

Penn State Berks inducts 26 into national first-generation student honor society

The academic accomplishments of 26 Penn State Berks students were celebrated on Feb. 24, 2026, when they were inducted into the college’s Lambda Beta...
Sports

Gov. Shapiro unveils three free FIFA Fan Zones across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Governor Josh Shapiro visited the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading Thursday morning to announce that the Commonwealth will host three free 2026 FIFA World Cup...
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Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for felony murder convictions

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Restaurant Inspections

Food facility inspection indicates evidence of insect/rodent activity: Restaurant Inspections, March 26, 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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