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NWS confirms brief tornado touched down in Amity Township with 70 mph winds

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Amity Township on Tuesday afternoon, July 1, causing tree damage...
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Reading bomb squad demonstration warns of fireworks-related injuries and fire risks

With Independence Day celebrations fast approaching, city officials and public safety experts gathered Wednesday morning at the Berks County Fire Training Center to demonstrate...
Politics

Brandon Pugh announces run for Mayor of Lyons Borough

Brandon Pugh, a current member of the Lyons Borough Council, has announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming municipal election. A 13-year resident of...
Sports

Got the Nerve? Triathlon celebrates record adaptive athlete participation

The IM ABLE Foundation proudly celebrated the 21st year of its signature event, Got the Nerve? Triathlon, with a powerful display of community, courage,...
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PSP reminds residents to celebrate safely, enforces traffic laws over Fourth of July weekend

As Independence Day celebrations approach, the Pennsylvania State Police are urging residents to celebrate responsibly, reminding the public of the dangers associated with fireworks,...
Business

Mailloux named Director of PA Small Business Development Centers

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (PASBDC), a statewide economic development organization with its lead office at Kutztown University, has named Sarah Mailloux as...
Education

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...
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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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