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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.
National Taffy Day | May 23rd - National Day Calendar
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Emmaus' Moore rallies for second straight state long jump crown
Now that Kyle Moore has thoroughly conquered Shippensburg, the Emmaus senior can concentrate on doing the same at Penn State. Moore won the PIAA 3A long jump for the second straight season Saturday at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium, going 23 feet, 6¾ inches for the win. It...
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.
Delone Catholic blasts past Kutztown in 2A district championship
FREDERICKSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Delone Catholic came out swinging in the 2A District III baseball championship and didn’t look back. The Squires sent back to back balls to the fence on big RBIs from Ethan Little and J.D. Sieg, and Delone Catholic rolled from there to a 7-1 win over Kutztown for their second district […]
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.
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...
City officials dedicate new Baer Park Splash Pad and Rain Garden
On a bright Monday morning, the City of Reading celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to community enrichment and sustainability with the dedication ceremony for the newly completed Baer Park Splash Pad and Rain Garden. City officials, including Mayor Eddie Moran, gathered alongside project contributors and local residents to...
Frank Yandrisevits, former PA State Rep, dies at 69
Former state Rep. Frank Yandrisevits, who represented two different districts in the Lehigh Valley during his tenure in office, has died. He was 69. Yandrisevits, 69, of Northampton, who served two different districts during his tenure in public office, died Monday, according to his obituary. The Northampton resident and 45-year attorney was a member of the Pennsylvania House of ...
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 […]
Veterans come out for Memorial Day parade in Wyomissing
Saturday morning, as the sun shined brightly, Wyomissing came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans made their way down the parade route. "Without them, we wouldn't have what we have today, and we our freedom, rights, religion and so forth," said Franklin Salamone. Franklin Salamone served...
PLENTY OF ACTION FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY AND BEYOND
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Let’s try this again, double the action this Saturday!. Following yet another rain out this past Saturday night, the third time in the last four weeks, Grandview Speedway officials have prepared a big and exciting menu of racing action for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend at the one-third-of-a-mile high banked speedway.
Allentown WW2 veteran laid to rest more than 80 years after death
A World War II soldier from Allentown who went missing in action more than 80 years ago has finally been laid to rest. Today, local funeral services were held for Army Private Earl Seibert. He had been presumed killed in a Prisoner of War camp until his remains were finally identified just this year.
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