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New DCNR graduates assigned to French Creek State Park in Berks County

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has welcomed a new class of rangers and park managers, including two who will serve...

County Treasurer announces Bethel Township, Caernarvon Township, Cumru Township, and Oley Township now can pay county real estate taxes online

Berks County Treasurer Mitchell R. Darcourt is pleased to announce that Bethel Township (District 30), Caernarvon Township (District 35), Cumru Township (District 39), and...

Buildup of old food residue and debris under chip display shelf: Restaurant Inspections, April 17, 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....

Two injured in shooting on Muhlenberg Street, police say

The Reading Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Sunday morning on the 1700 block of Muhlenberg Street. According to...
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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by Fleetwood police vehicle

A pedestrian was critically injured early Monday after being struck by a Fleetwood Police Department patrol vehicle on West Main Street, according to the...

ICE appeals Pa. orders blocking water and sewer to planned detention centers

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

Rotary District 7430 hosts annual Four Way Test Speech Contest for high school students

High school students from across the region took part in the 2026 Rotary District 7430 Four Way Test Speech Contest, an annual program designed...

Berks County Luminary Awards highlight workforce development and $10M in homeownership investments

The Second Annual Berks County Luminary Awards brought together community leaders, financial institutions, and workforce advocates on April 9 to highlight the connection between...
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Meet a volunteer who teaches English as a second language classes

This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County...

Hit-and-run crash on I-78 in Bethel Township leaves one dead, state police investigating

Update - 4/17/26: Via State Police: The Pennsylvania State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Ameer Nassar who was located in Louisiana. Pennsylvania...
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