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Man wanted in Berks County on theft by deception charges

READING, Pa. - The Berks County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on theft by deception charges. Authorities say they need help tracking down Ariel Estrella. They say he fraudulently cashed a check for thousands of dollars. He was last known to be living in the 100 block...

Berks County, PA · 20h
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Church fundraiser keeps pierogi tradition alive in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. – For many people in Berks County, the start of the holiday season means the start of pierogi season. At the Immaculate Conception Church in Union Township, women like Janet Edleman have been busy making hundreds of pierogi for their first-ever pierogi sale. "We're giving it...

Berks County, PA · 15h
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Copper wire thefts continue in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. - State police say more copper wires have been stolen in Berks County. They say someone took $2,500 worth of copper wire from between three telephone poles. The theft happened around Halloween in the 500 block of Fire Tower Road. Similar thefts have been reported in Robeson...

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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

Reading, PA · 2d
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Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Wallet Theft at Giant in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. According to police, troopers were dispatched to the store at 1544 Route 61 at approximately 9:45 a.m. for a report of a stolen wallet. Police said surveillance footage shows an unidentified man grabbing the wallet and leaving the store. Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at 570-754-4600 .

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Generations Of Reading Families Have Stopped At The Peanut Bar Restaurant In Reading, Pennsylvania, For Free Peanuts

Some restaurants hand you a menu and a glass of water. One spot in downtown Reading hands you peanuts, and then it lets you toss the shells right onto the floor. Nobody frowns, and nobody grabs a broom in a panic. The practice has been going on for so long that grandparents, parents, and kids in Berks County have all shared the same simple ritual at the same tables.

Reading, PA · 2d

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New Reading restaurant to serve up fresh pizza, pasta, cheesesteaks and more

READING, Pa. – A new spot for specialty pizzas, sandwiches, and six-packs of beer is coming soon to Berks County. Anthony’s Pizzeria 817, offering freshly prepared pizza, pasta, and other dishes along with beer and wine to-go, is tentatively set to open on Nov. 19 at 817 Oley St. in Reading, owner Henry Cruz told 69 News.

Reading, PA · 2d

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After a fatal pedestrian crash near North 5th Street in Reading, one resident says the city needs to improve safety

READING, Pa. - A fatal pedestrian crash along North Fifth Street in Reading is raising concerns about traffic safety in the area, with one resident calling for permanent measures to slow drivers down. Victor Perez said he witnessed the crash on Oct. 7, when a 70-year-old man was struck by...

Reading, PA · 21h

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Pottsville Woman Flown to Hospital After Union Township Rollover Crash

UNION TOWNSHIP — A Pottsville woman was flown to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Aristes Road on November 7, 2026 . According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near 494 Aristes Road. Troopers said the 33-year-old woman was traveling east in a 2005 Toyota Corolla when she failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The vehicle left the southern shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole. After hitting the pole, the Corolla rolled an unknown number of times before coming to rest south of the road, police said. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. The woman suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to the report. Police reported that she was not wearing a seat belt. State police listed the driver as cited with not driving at a safe speed.

Pottsville, PA · 1d

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Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign

BARNESVILLE – Someone stole the sign for the former Mountain Valley Golf Course at the... The article Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 2d

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Police: Driver seriously hurt after car collides with truck hauling trailer of wood on Route 10

CUMRU TWP., Pa. — A driver was hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday after a car traveling the wrong way on Route 10 struck a truck hauling a trailer loaded with wood. Cumru Township Police Chief Madison Winchester told 69 News on scene that witnesses saw the car heading south in the northbound lane of Route 10 in Cumru Township. A truck traveling north in the northbound lane could not avoid the car and struck it nearly head-on, according to the police chief.

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Recent Xfinity outages in Reading area caused by vandals

READING, Pa. - Xfinity says vandals were the cause of an outage in the region this past weekend. It says someone cut fiber lines early Sunday morning. Customers from Mohnton to Sinking Spring reported issues with their cable and internet for much of the day. Xfinity says the incident impacted...

Reading, PA · 21h

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Both elevators finally work at older adult high rise after two years of outages

CUMRU TOWNSHIP — For the first time in two years, both elevators are working at a housing complex for low-income older adults in Berks County. Sencit Towne House Apartments, a 200-unit, 10-floor building, receives $2 million annually in taxpayer-funded subsidies, and houses many residents who are medically fragile and rely on mobility aids to get around.

Berks County, PA · 9h

Berks Weekly

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Food Facility selling foods prepared in an unapproved private home: Restaurant Inspections, Nov. 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.

Berks County, PA · 1d

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 1d

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Wyomissing Borough Council considers new zoning rules for Berkshire Mall, nearby properties to give developers more flexibility

WYOMISSING, Pa. — There’s still no plan for what might replace the Berkshire Mall. But at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wyomissing Borough Council will look at what could happen across the area. If a developer wanted to build something different at the mall, what could go in its place?...

Wyomissing, PA · 2d

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Firefighters at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE — A roof collapse forced firefighters to evacuate a Highland Drive home while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 , to 321 Highland Drive for a reported house fire. An assistant chief at the scene confirmed a working fire. An initial report of someone trapped inside the home was later determined to be unfounded. Crews Shift to Exterior Attack Firefighters initially entered the home to attack the flames. Following a roof collapse and a report from the homeowner that propane tanks were inside, all firefighters were ordered out of the structure. Crews then shifted to an exterior attack. Hoarding conditions were also reported inside and outside the home. As of 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters remained at the scene battling active fire. This is a developing story. Photos from the Highland Drive Fire

Pottsville, PA · 2d

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Wyomissing eyes 60% property tax hike in proposed 2027 budget

WYOMISSING, Pa. – It took the mayor’s vote to make it happen, but Wyomissing Borough will advertise a proposed 2027 general operating budget with a 60% tax increase. Wyomissing Borough Council was divided on advertising the proposed $31 million budget by a 3-3 vote Tuesday night. Mayor Frederick Levering was then required to vote to break the tie.

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