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Reading man charged with rape of a child after video found on his mobile phone

The Berks County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that 28-year-old Angelo Concepcion of Reading, Pennsylvania has been charged with Rape of a Child, Involuntary...
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Downtown Reading Starbucks location set to close until further notice

The Starbucks location at Alvernia University's John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, 401 Penn St., Reading, Pa., will be closing at 3:30 p.m....
Business

Reading & Northern names Jim Raffa EVP Marketing & Sales

Reading & Northern Railroad has announced that Jim Raffa has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales. In his new...
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Dozens of young riders pedal toward safety at 2025 Kutztown Community Bike Rodeo

The Kutztown Borough Police Department hosted its annual Community Bike Rodeo on Sunday, June 8 at Kutztown High School, drawing approximately 50 young riders...
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Entertainment

Racers set to return for Pagoda Hillclimb weekend, June 21–22

High-performance engines and racing excitement will once again fill the hills of Mount Penn as the annual Pagoda Hillclimb returns the weekend of June...
Crime

One teen dead, another injured in Reading stabbing; investigation ongoing

Update - 6/17/25: DA: No charges filed in fatal Reading stabbing; self-defense cited Original post: Reading Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that left...
Crime

Lebanon man charged in drug delivery resulting in death following Robesonia overdose

A Lebanon County man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose that occurred in Robesonia last year, according to the Berks...
Nonprofits

Reading Science Center awarded $2,500 grant for Science Storytime Program

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Reading Science Center a $2,500 grant to support their Science Storytime program. The funds are...
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Kutztown native recognized for outstanding service in U.S. Air Force

A Berks County native is being recognized for his leadership and commitment to service as part of the U.S. Air Force’s 8th Fighter Wing. Staff...
Entertainment

Downtown Reading comes alive with WWII Mid-Day Parade and First Friday Block Party

Downtown Reading was buzzing with activity on Friday as two major events brought history, music, food, and community together on Penn Street. The day began...
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