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ICE arrests include Berks County drug trafficking conviction

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Thursday the arrest of several individuals convicted of violent crimes, sex offenses, and drug trafficking — including...
Environment

Mosquito sample in Shillington tests positive for West Nile virus

A mosquito sample collected in Shillington Borough has tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Berks County Conservation District. In response, the Conservation...
Nonprofits

Helping Harvest opens community kitchen in Reading with state, local support

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank joined community leaders and state officials Thursday to celebrate the opening of its new Community Kitchen in downtown Reading,...
Crime

Substitute teacher at Berks Catholic High School charged with institutional sexual assault, DA says

22-year-old Henry C. Pilliod of Sinking Spring is facing institutional sexual assault and related charges, the Berks County District Attorney’s office announced Thursday morning. On...
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Restaurant Inspections

Rodent droppings on shelf with bags of chips in retail area: Restaurant Inspections, August 7, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County....
Education

Penn State Berks criminal justice program collects caps and gowns for inmates

The Penn State Berks criminal justice program ‘paid it forward’ by collecting used graduation caps and gowns from the campus community during the spring...
Entertainment

WCR Center for the Arts unveils 2025–2026 season lineup featuring music, culture, and community events

The WCR Center for the Arts has announced its 2025–2026 season, offering a diverse slate of performances, workshops, and community events aimed at enriching...
Nonprofits

Opportunity House names Jamie Minick as Chief Operating Officer

Opportunity House has announced the appointment of Jamie Minick as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jamie steps into the role following the recent promotion of...
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Riverzilla Community Day returns August 9 with park cleanup and outdoor fun at Riverfront Park

Reading’s Riverfront Park will once again serve as the hub for environmental action and family-friendly fun during the 4th Annual RIVERZILLA Community Day &...
Crime

Reading man changed with rape of a child following investigation by county detectives

A 55-year-old man from Reading is facing child sexual abuse charges, the Berks County District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday morning. In April of 2025, a...
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