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BCTC students earn national honors at 2025 SkillsUSA competition

Several students from the Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) earned top national recognition at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held...
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LGBT Center of Greater Reading launches July fundraisers to support critical community services

The LGBT Center of Greater Reading is calling on the community to support a trio of fundraising events this July, as the organization faces...
Weather

Severe storms bring flash flooding, water rescues across Berks County

Tuesday evening’s storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flash flooding to Berks County, prompting water rescues and road closures in several communities. The line...
Crime

Pa. State Trooper charged with aggravated assault of infant; previously charged with intimidation of witness in the case

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Pennsylvania State Trooper for causing head trauma to an infant, and for a pattern of abuse...
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Police seek information in Robesonia hit-and-run involving tractor-trailer

The South Heidelberg Township Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that caused major utility disruptions in Robesonia Borough and is asking the public...
Traffic & Transit

Three hospitalized after Route 61 crash sends tractor-trailer into parked vehicles and garage

Multiple people were hospitalized following a five-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday, June 25, at the intersection of Pottsville Pike (Route 61) and Zweizig Road...
Politics

Alexander Darlington announces campaign for Mayor of Lyons

Alexander Darlington is a 22 year old Independent running for Mayor of Lyons. Darlington’s campaign has been focused on a listen-first agenda, which means...
Health

Reading Hospital seeking participants for its Patient and Family Advisory Council

Reading Hospital is recruiting dedicated individuals to join its Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The volunteer group will begin meeting in September 2025...
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Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold online to Berks County player

A Powerball ticket purchased online by a player in Berks County has won $150,000 in the Pennsylvania Lottery’s June 14 drawing, lottery officials announced. The...
Crime

State Police investigating phone scam in Alsace Township that defrauded Fleetwood man of $2,000

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft by deception that occurred in Alsace Township, where a Fleetwood man was scammed out of $2,000 by...
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