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State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say
Troopers said it happened around 2 p.m. near the Stump Road underpass in Maxatawny Township. The crash truck was stopped in the right westbound lane with its emergency lights flashing. A tractor-trailer was approaching from the west and "attempted to change lanes as the crash truck indicated," but was unable to do so or stop in time, state police said.
Experience the best of PA Dutch culture at the Kutztown Folk Festival
Founded in 1950, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America. Generations of families, artists, musicians, craftsmen, quilters, entertainers, scholars, and purveyors of iconic food and food experiences are drawn to a festival recognized nationally for its authentic Pennsylvania German culture. The Kutztown Folk Festival...
See all homes sold in Berks County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 73 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,568-square-foot home on North 13th Street in Reading that sold for $224,000.
Maxatawny Twp. crash kills Topton man
MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's Office pronounced a 67-year-old man dead at the scene of a two car accident that occurred late Saturday night. Pennsylvania State Police called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. Saturday say Jerry Gambler of Topton died after his vehicle failed to clear a stop sign at the intersection of Topton Road and Route 222 Northbound. Gambler's vehicle struck another vehicle which was driving on Route 222.
Lehigh County woman stole $6K+ from elderly residents at healthcare center, cops say
A 29-year-old Lehigh County woman is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from elderly victims while taking care of them at a Montgomery County healthcare center, police said. Crystal Bianca Brito, of the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in Macungie, is charged with 126 felony counts. The charges include:...
The Brass Rail is coming back. Find out where and when.
Fans of The Brass Rail, your wishes have come true. The restaurant — famed for its classic Americana dishes like cheesesteaks and hot dogs and which shut down after 91 years in business — is going to open a stand at the Allentown Farmers Market. “We’re getting back in the game,” owner Mark Sorrentino said. “And we’re very excited for it.” Talks to open at the farmers market began in the fall, ...
Train car catches fire in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, Pa. – A train car caught fire Wednesday night in Montgomery County. It happened around 8:30 p.m. near Route 100 and High Street in Pottstown. Montgomery County dispatch says the train car did not have hazardous materials, and there were no injuries reported. Firefighters had cleared the scene...
Drop Off Unwanted Electronics at Local Thrift Stores
A new program involving local thrift stores will make it easier for area residents to recycle unwanted electronics. A new program involving local thrift stores will make it easier for area residents to recycle unwanted electronics. The Free Electronic Waste Recycling program was recently announced by ReWorld and Goodwill Keystone...
Pennsylvania firefighter dies after returning home from fire call
WYOMISSING, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania fire department is mourning the loss of one of their own after he unexpectedly passed away after responding to a call. The Wyomissing Fire Department says Captain Derrick Nester, a 17-year veteran of the department, passed away unexpectedly on May 6. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Nester worked […]
$700K Converted Garage Home in Nearby Fountain Hill Causing a Stir on TikTok
A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok. A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok, writes Geoff Weiss for Business Insider. A nearly...
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