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Local teen actress Leilah Giddens shines on global stage in Tubi’s hit series ‘My Crazy Quince’
Berks County’s own rising star, Leilah Giddens, a student at Conrad Weiser High School, recently captivated audiences nationwide with her debut appearance on Tubi’s hit series, “My Crazy Quince.” Episode 2, featuring the talented young actor, aired on May 16th, 2024. Giddens, whose passion for acting...
State Police seek public’s help in finding fugitive
MOUNT AETNA, Pa. (WHTM) – State troopers are searching for a man they say led them on a police chase Tuesday and are seeking the public’s assistance. The Pennsylvania State Police at Jonestown said a white Hispanic man fled in a teal Jeep Renegade in Berks County. He...
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Be prepared for thunderstorms and gusty winds in part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:43 p.m. for thunderstorms and gusty winds until 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Isolated showers and thunderstorms will move through this...
Fleetwood, Hamburg cancel outdoor Memorial Day parades
BERKS CO., Pa. — The Berks County boroughs of Fleetwood and Hamburg have cancelled their outdoor Memorial Day parades due to inclement weather. According to Fleetwood's official website, the scheduled outdoor ceremony and parade have both been cancelled. In Hamburg, the planned outdoor ceremony has been moved inside to...
Florida-based real estate investment trust acquires Berks County healthcare building for $10.5 million
BERN TWP., Pa. - Sila Realty Trust, a company that sees opportunity in an aging U.S. population, said it has acquired a medical building in Berks County for $10.5 million. The Tampa-based real estate investment trust (REIT) said it bought a two-story, 30,000-square-foot outpatient building on the campus of the Tower Behavioral Health facility, about four miles north of Reading. Sila did not disclose the address. Tower Behavioral Health is on Wellness Drive in Bern Township, near the Reading Regional Airport.
Pa. student is helping preserve stories of WWII veterans, one friend at a time
Reading native Tyler Boland, always interested in history, has embarked on a project to speak with and document the history of World War II by interviewing as many surviving veterans of that war as he possibly can. “My mom was a history teacher,” Boland said. “I first started off with...
Beloved Berks County florist closing its doors after more than a century
WYOMISSING, Pa. - It's the end of an era for a flower shop that's served Berks County for more than a century. Heck Brothers Florist posted a sign announcing its closing. The sign also thanked the community for 117 years of business. The shop has locations on Perkiomen Avenue in...
Northern Lehigh softball produces pair of 6-run innings to secure D-11 final return trip
The Northern Lehigh softball team played in the District 11 Class 2A title game last season, but fell short against Minersville. The Bulldogs are back in the final this year, but are hoping for a much different result. With a dominant 12-2 victory over Schuylkill Haven in five innings on...
Dozens of dogs and cats, some deceased, removed from Bern Twp. home
BERN TWP., Pa. - Multiple animals were removed from a home in Bern Township on Wednesday. "We had a history with this person for quite a few years. She is known to have some dogs and cats in her home," said Savannah Baller, Humane Police Officer. Baller said a home...
Macy's to hold grand opening for new 'boutique-sized' Spring Twp. store
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Macy's new store in Spring Township will host a grand opening celebration this weekend. The boutique-sized store is in the Broadcasting Square shopping center. Saturday's grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Shoppers can expect giveaways, live music, local vendors and more.
Caleb Ricketts' big day sparks Fightin Phils to a win over Binghamton
READING, Pa. - Caleb Ricketts had a big day as the Fightin Phils edged Binghamton 3-2 on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Ricketts delivered an RBI double in the first and a two-run home run in the fifth. Efrain Contreras earned the victory and struck out eight over four innings of relief.
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