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Berks Cars and Coffee
Today marks the season opener for the "Berks Cars And Coffee" series. Car and coffee enthusiasts gathered outside Riverfront Federal Credit Union in Wyomissing for a fun morning. The 'Cars and Coffee' series will continue this summer and fall with monthly events in July, August and October.
Storms knock out power for thousands in the Lehigh Valley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Thousands of people are without power Thursday morning as strong thunderstorms move across the region.According to PPL Electric, nearly 12,000 customers in Lehigh County are without power as of 9 a.m., and more than 10,000 customers are without power in Northampton County.Met-Ed says more than 400 of its customers in Lehigh County lost power, while more than 2,000 people are without power in Berks County.The brunt of this storm system, which packed reports of gusty winds, heavy downpours and hail, has moved out of the region, though meteorologist Grant Gilmore says these storms have produced damage in the Bethlehem area, including downed trees and power lines.In the Philadelphia area, the most severe weather has moved on, though there's still a chance for spotty but strong showers throughout the morning.As the front drops to our south this afternoon, skies will clear for a partly sunny second half of the day. Another round of showers is possible late tonight and again early Friday morning.
Despite weather, residents from across the area find ways to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley pauses to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. Unfortunately, some of those ceremonies had to make some last-minute changes and even cancellations because of the weather. The weather was not cooperating, forcing a lot of cancellations, and some events...
Wyomissing’s Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony: Honoring our Nation’s Heros
The Borough of Wyomissing proudly announces its Annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony, set to take place on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. This cherished community event will commence promptly at 10:00 AM, starting from Wyomissing Hills Elementary School and winding through the surrounding neighborhood before culminating at the Wyomissing Hills Memorial Park and Playground.
Memorial Day cookouts cost more this year as price of one BBQ staple jumps a staggering 50 percent in one year
Data collected by Datasembly on grocery prices in the past year point to a more than 10% cost increase in foods that are staples in Memorial Day festivities.
Nurse charged with stealing pills while taking care of hospice patient
PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police say a registered nurse stole hundreds of prescription pills while taking care of a hospice patient. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Feb. 12, troopers were contacted by the director of operations at the Amedisys Home Health / Hospice Care.
Stormy weather makes for messy morning
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A line of thunderstorms moved through our area Thursday morning, bringing down trees and leaving some homes and businesses in the dark. A tree fell on a vehicle outside a home in Auburn, Schuylkill County. The homeowner says strong winds knocked several trees down around her property.
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, May 13-19
A house in Robesonia that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 125 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $291,294. The average price per square foot ended up at $165.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Southeast Pa. until Monday night
On Monday at 3:30 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times...
Berks County manufacturer working on USA Gymnastics leotards
READING, BERKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Summer Olympic Games are a little more than two months away, but uniforms are being prepared right now at a manufacturer in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s a leotard collection for Team USA gymnasts that workers are very proud of and say is much more than just a piece of clothing. 28/22 […]
Investigation into animal hoarding and cruelty case continues
BERN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Efforts are underway to evaluate and treat the 51 cats and dogs that authorities say they removed from a house in Bern Township Wednesday. Officials with the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) say they initially responded to check up on an animal with a broken leg.
After vandalism, Lebanon Cemetery reopens in time for Memorial Day
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — All but a small section of a vandalized cemetery in York is open in time for Memorial Day. Friends of Lebanon Cemetery announced Sunday that the cemetery had reopened to the public. One section, they said, remains temporarily closed. “Please use caution when visiting the...
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