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Friday Food Feature with Berks County Eats: Gourmand Cafe

A good lunch spot is more than good food. It has to be fast and close to home (or work) and have good food. Living in Wyomissing, we have a lot of great lunch spots around us. One of those is Gourmand Cafe. For a few years, the cafe felt...

Berks County, PA · 1d
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Reading woman, former model, celebrates 105th birthday

READING, Pa. - It's a celebration more than a century in the making — Ruby Gordon turned 105 Friday. Family and friends threw a party for her at Oak Street Health's Reading center. There were plenty of treats, gifts and even a special proclamation from Mayor Eddie Moran. Gordon...

Reading, PA · 20h
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Reading School District expands safety team

The Board of Directors recently approved 10 new school safety positions for its high school.

Reading, PA · 2d
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Berks Weekly

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Berks County company awarded $825,840 state grant to replace diesel-powered equipment

A Berks County company has been awarded more than $825,000 in state funding to replace diesel-powered equipment with an electric alternative as part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing fuel costs and improving air quality. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that AMG Resources will receive $825,840...

Berks County, PA · 22h
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Meet Boyertown’s Newest Business Teacher

We are thrilled to welcome our new business teacher to the BASH family for the upcoming school year. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and a passion for business, they are eager to inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals. Through engaging, real-world lessons in finance, marketing, and management,...

Boyertown, PA · 2d

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Albright College students protest plans to phase out some majors, including Holocaust studies, painting

READING, Pa. — Outside Albright College, students took their concerns to the sidewalk. Inside the classroom, they’re worried about what comes next. “We want to know the truth about what’s going on with our school and our education,” said sophomore Rylie Rice, a theater and vocal performance major.

Reading, PA · 1d

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What’s Going Down in Boyertown? (November 5 – 11 2026)

Welcome to the area’s #1 event guide! Looking for fun things to do around Boyertown and the surrounding areas? You’re in the right place. From live music and comedy nights to local fundraisers, outdoor festivals, and family-friendly activities, we’ve got it all covered. Want to stay in the loop? Just subscribe below to get the latest events delivered straight to your inbox each week. It’s that easy!

Boyertown, PA · 2d

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Two WWII veterans honored for role in 1st and only all-Black, female unit to deploy overseas

READING, Pa. - A brick-laying ceremony in Reading City Park Friday honored two World War II veterans. People gathered to celebrate the lives of Pvt. Phyllis Long Green and Pvt. Jesse Lee Godbolte Carter. Both women served in the Central Postal Directory Battalion known as the "Six Triple Eight." It...

Reading, PA · 20h

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Montgomery County man found guilty of aggravated assault after firing at police during pursuit, standoff

WEST ROCKHILL TWP., Pa. - A Montgomery County man who led police on a high-speed chase in June of last year has been found guilty of a long list of charges. 35-year-old Charles Bowne III of Pennsburg has been found guilty of aggravated assault, robbery, assaulting a law enforcement officer, fleeing from an officer, possession of a weapon, and other related charges for an incident that occurred in June 2025.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Pennsylvania Turnpike gives look at next phase of Open-Road Tolling

(WHTM) — Toll booths are functionally a thing of the past and, soon, they physically will be too. The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s rollout of Open Road Tolling is expected to go live in early January from Reading west. New toll gantries — overhead equipment designed to read either your E-Z Pass or license plate while you […]

Reading, PA · 16h

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Bring the Change, a Reading nonprofit, gets a $60,000 state grant

READING, Pa. - The nonprofit organization Bring the Change is getting a big chunk of change from the state. The group accepted a $60,000 state grant at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading Thursday afternoon. The funding will help Bring the Change host leadership and empowerment workshops for under-served...

Reading, PA · 1d

Berks Weekly

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Bob Hoffmaster: From labor advocate to community leader

Reading native, Bob Hoffmaster, has spent most of his lifetime dedicated to public service. Born in the Reading Hospital and growing up as one of five children on Church Street in Reading, he experienced a typical childhood in that era. “I attended Fifth and Spring Elementary, Northwest Junior High, and...

Reading, PA · 1d

Daily Voice

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Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike

A man was killed after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Horace J. Kieffer, 46,of Allentown was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of the 1200 block of Constitution Drive in Salisbury Township at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, a…

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Shelter in place order updated after hazardous materials spill prompts evacuation at Allentown water treatment facility

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A shelter in place order has been updated after a hazardous materials spill at the Lehigh County Authority water treatment facility in Allentown. Allentown Fire Department Capt. of Public Affairs Jon Hammel says the order now covers an area within a half mile radius of the facility. He says the order was changed due to shifting winds.

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Brecknock Orchard gets disaster relief funding in wake of historically low apple, peach harvest

BRECKNOCK TWP., Pa. - After more than 30 years of serving the community, Brecknock Orchard owner Daryl Martin said this year's growing season is unprecedented in recent times. Martin has never seen such a low-yielding harvest of peaches and apples — until this year, he said. Martin, who has...

Brecknock Township, PA · 21h

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South Whitehall Twp. community comes together to help family search for lost dog Hank

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The search for a missing dog is now turning into a community effort. On September 18th, Hank escaped through a hole in a fence in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. His owners have been searching hard ever since. "My best friend walked in here the...

South Whitehall Township, PA · 2d

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Both sides of I-78 reopened after 2 crashes tie up traffic in Lehigh County

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. - A pair of crashes on I-78 in Lehigh County tied up traffic Thursday. Both happened Thursday morning near the Hamilton Boulevard exit. One was on the westbound side; the other was eastbound. Lanes were closed in both directions, tying up traffic for hours. Both sides have...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

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Man admits killing in ‘quick draw’ game at Catasauqua home

An Allentown man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a teen late last year during a game of “quick draw” at a Catasauqua home. Samuel Colon, now 24, pleaded guilty Thursday to a third-degree murder charge before Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Judge James T. Anthony.

Catasauqua, PA · 1d

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4 men charged in fake cash scheme in Lebanon, York and other counties

Four New York men have been charged in an alleged scheme involving merchandise returns for purchases made with fake cash at stores in 16 counties, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. Fitzroy James, Fabian Coke, Gabriel Young and Christopher Nicholas have been charged with felony counts of organized retail...

York County, PA · 2d

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New bank branch coming soon to former Perkins restaurant site in Lehigh County

SALISBURY TWP., Pa. – A one-time destination for pancakes, patty melts, and other freshly prepared eats will soon offer a wide array of financial services in Lehigh County. A new Chase Bank location is coming soon to 3400 Lehigh Street in Salisbury Township. The site was previously home to...

Lehigh County, PA · 1d