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Albright College warned by accreditors over financial instability, budgeting issues

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Crime

Reading man charged after investigators seize about 4 pounds of methamphetamine, DA says

A Reading man is facing felony drug charges after investigators allegedly seized approximately four pounds of methamphetamine, drug trafficking materials and more than $10,000...
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Berks County Field of Heroes honors local heroes during Independence Day week

The 2026 Berks County Field of Heroes concluded July 6 after welcoming visitors to Wyomissing Stone House Pond for a weeklong tribute honoring military...
Nonprofits

CASA of Berks County announces Laura Biancone as new Executive Director

CASA of Berks County has announced the appointment of Laura Biancone, MSW as its new Executive Director. Biancone brings a wealth of nonprofit leadership experience,...
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Crime

Reading police arrest 16-year-old, charge him as adult in fatal July 4 shooting

Update - 7/11/26: Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel has identified the victim as Felipe Solis Rodriguez Jr., 16, of Hampden Township, Cumberland County,...
Traffic & Transit

Utility work, crack sealing, shoulder widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 5, 2026

Motorists in Berks County should expect several roadway work zones this week as PennDOT and a local utility complete maintenance and infrastructure projects. The...
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Reading opens official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone with ribbon cutting downtown

City officials and regional tourism leaders officially opened the Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone in downtown Reading on Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
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Berks County police urge drivers to stay sober during Fourth of July holiday

Law enforcement agencies across Berks County are reminding motorists to celebrate responsibly this Independence Day weekend as they join a nationwide campaign to crack...
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Entertainment

Reading Theater Project presents Just What the Doctor Ordered

Reading Theater Project will present a staged reading of "Just What the Doctor Ordered," a farce by local playwright Judd Lear Silverman, on July...
Entertainment

Junior Fair Board to host America 250 celebration at Berks County Fair

The Berks County Fair will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free, family-friendly event led by its Junior Fair Board on Friday, July 10. The...
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