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Demolition completed at East Reading Pool site; splash pad and parking Lot planned

The City of Reading has completed the demolition of the former East Reading Pool, clearing the way for a planned redevelopment of the site...
Crime

Philadelphia man arrested in Spring Township bank robbery

A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a bank robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon in Spring Township. According to police, officers...
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EPA completes final cleanup at hazardous Reading Drum site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially completed the final phase of hazardous waste removal at the Reading Drum site, concluding a comprehensive...
Crime

Brooklyn man pleads guilty to kidnapping a child from Berks County in 2022

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Duane Taylor, 50, of Brooklyn, New York, entered a plea of guilty Thursday before United States District...
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Kutztown University dedicates Hawkinson Welcome Center

Kutztown University celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Hawkinson Welcome Center Thursday morning, June 5, with the campus and local community in attendance. The...
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Police to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking in Berks County throughout June

Berks County law enforcement will be stepping up DUI enforcement efforts throughout the month of June, coinciding with high school graduations and summer celebrations....
Restaurant Inspections

Nozzle of Icee machine observed with black organic matter: Restaurant Inspections, June 5, 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....
Crime

Shooting on Minor Street under investigation by Reading police

The Reading Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 600 block of Minor Street. According to authorities, officers were dispatched...
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Man dies after becoming trapped in shredding machine at Muhlenberg Township facility

A man died Wednesday afternoon after becoming trapped in a shredding machine at a document storage facility in Muhlenberg Township. According to initial emergency radio...
Crime

Mohnton Police investigating overnight vehicle break-ins

The Mohnton Borough Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight and is asking the public for assistance in identifying...
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