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Homeowner scares off would-be burglars at Berks County home
HAMBURG, Pa. - A motion detection system saved the day for one Berks County homeowner, but state police are still looking for the suspects. Two suspects in two different cars drove up to a property on Garfield Road in Hamburg early Sunday morning. Surveillance footage captured one suspect trying to...
Man on illegal dirt bike charged after leading Reading Police on chase
READING, Pa. - A Reading man is under arrest after allegedly fleeing police on an illegal dirt bike. Early Sunday evening, police on patrol observed two people on dirt bikes without license plates on the sidewalk near 10th and Washington streets. Court documents state that the pair noticed police and...
Ribbon cutting held at new food court in Reading
READING, Pa. - From an idea at the end of the last century, to a well-attended ribbon cutting in 2024, the former Meridian Bank building in downtown Reading is getting a new life as a food court. “Back in 1999 is when we started putting this together,” said Alan Shuman...
Pa. Cannabis Festival attracts thousands from across America and beyond
On the grounds of Renninger's Farmer's Market in Maxatawny Township, thousands of people came out to the Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival. "It's great. Everybody's happy, having a good time, good food, good vibes," said Jose Vega, of Allentown. Organizer Trish Johnson said people traveled from outside of the country to be...
911 call leads to human trafficking arrest
BERN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man is behind bars on human trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Bern Township. "This specific case, which resulted in the arrest of William Alberto Gutierrez, is involuntary servitude dealing with labor," said Berks County District Attorney John Adams, who acknowledges human trafficking is a problem here, but says it usually is related to sexual exploitation.
Driver crashes into Ontelaunee Twp. house
ONTELANUEE TWP., Pa. - Emergency crews in Ontelaunee Township were called to the scene of a vehicle that crashed into a house. It happened on Tuesday morning along Dries Road near Route 222 and Allentown Pike. Officials say the driver was having car issues before crashing into the home. No...
Van flips on Allentown's Fullerton Avenue
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A van overturned Sunday on Fullerton Avenue in Allentown. According to Allentown Police, none of the unspecified number of people inside the van were injured. All refused EMS treatment at the scene, police said. No word yet on what may have led to the incident.
Promenade Saucon Valley to host inaugural car showcase, with food, awards, music and more
U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - Promenade Saucon Valley is rolling out a new event for car enthusiasts. The open-air lifestyle shopping center, at 2845 Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township, invites the community to its inaugural “Promenade on Wheels” event, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The event,...
State Police seek to ID Centre Twp. burglars
CENTRE TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are trying to identify two individuals wanted in connection with an attempted burglary in Centre Township. It happened just after 4 a.m. Sunday at a home in the 100 block of Garfield Road. Authorities say the two arrived in separate vehicles, a...
A few showers into Wednesday; bright and seasonably cool to close the week
TONIGHT: Plenty of clouds with a shower in spots late. Low: 50. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy with a couple of showers, especially in the morning. High: 66. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy early then turning mostly clear. Low: 34. FORECAST SUMMARY. After a beautiful day, clouds will start to fill...
ATV, motorbike 'gatherings' concern some Reading residents, officials
READING, Pa. – Reading City Council heard comments from a city resident Monday night who said he feared for his life when his vehicle was surrounded by a large gathering of motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles. The resident said that on Sunday, April 14, hundreds of operators of motorbikes and...
Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival ready to kick off on 4/20
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Renninger's Farmer's Market has been turned into a cannabis lover's dream. It's the 10th annual Pennsylvania Cannabis Fest. Starting on 4/20, organizers said they are making sure this 10th year is better than ever. "You know what they say, go big or go home and we're not...
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