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EPA returns to Lincoln Chemical site as removal of hazardous materials continues
READING, Pa. - More than six months after back-to-back fires tore through the former Lincoln Chemical Company in the 600 block of South 9th Street, much progress has been made in getting the site cleaned up. "There are acids and detergents and some of them are benign and some of...
Successful ‘Welcome Home Party’ fundraiser at Reading Country Club benefits LightHouse Women & Children’s Center
LightHouse Women & Children’s Center at Hope Rescue Mission has announced the success of its recent fundraiser, the “Welcome Home Party,” held at the Reading Country Club on May 9th. The event brought together members of the community for an evening of entertainment and philanthropy, all in support of LightHouse’s mission to restore women and children from the trauma of homelessness.
'Piece by piece': Partial demo of Reading church continues
READING, Pa. - Crews from Empire Services wrapped up a little early Friday following one week of demolition work. Piece by piece, the partial demo work at the former St. Cecilia Church at Perkiomen Avenue and Spruce Street in Reading continues. "When the whole tower collapsed, everything went down underneath...
Hamilton Blvd. closed at Birch Street in South Whitehall Twp.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - South Whitehall police say Hamilton Blvd. is closed to traffic at Birch Ave. due to a single car accident. Police were dispatched to the area at 5:47 a.m. Sunday, after a vehicle hit a utility pole causing downed wires. Police say there were no injuries as a...
Damp and dreary with occasional rain and drizzle today; cool weekend ahead
TODAY: Cool and raw with rain and drizzle at times. High: 52. TONIGHT: Some rain and drizzle this evening; cloudy overnight. Low: 40. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and cool; a shower possible late. High: 60 Low: 45. FORECAST SUMMARY. Thursday turned out a little nicer than expected, with some morning sun...
PA Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1M sold in Reading
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in the City of Reading sold a $1 million-winning Million Dollar Cashfall Scratch-Off. Reading Beverage, 1257 North 9th Street, Reading, will earn a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Million Dollar Cashfall is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million. Players can...
The top 81 girls lacrosse juniors in the Shore Conference, ranked
The Class of 2025 for girls lacrosse in the Shore Conference has been stellar this season. With some lax players already committed to top collegiate programs, there are a lot of others still proving themselves and raising their stock. There’s been a good number of goalkeepers in this class that have been protecting the net at a high rate. Below we've ranked the Top 23 from the Class of 2025 and included others who are on the All-Shore Watch List. All stats are calculated up to May 8th.
Mini bike races thrill in Berks for fund challenge
SINKING SPRING, Pa. - Mini bike races offered up some thrills in Berks County over the weekend. The "Thrill on the Hill" race was held in Sinking Spring on Saturday. Dozens of racers turned out for the fund challenge. The court provided various obstacles for them to get around. The...
‘Health To Go’ interactive vending machine launches in Reading
Penn State College of Medicine has partnered with the SOS Berks Opioid Coalition to launch a new smart ‘Health To Go’ vending machine that can provide free health, wellness and personal care items and connect users to community services. The vending machine is located in the lobby of...
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