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Philly Dealer With Berks County Ties Had More Than $8 Million In Fentanyl: DA
Ramon Alberto Jimenez-Merejildo was arrested on Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter on Tuesday, April 30, according to prosecutors. Authorities said Jimenez-Merejildo was selling fentanyl in Philadelphia and also "transporting large amounts" to Berks for distribution. Police made several controlled buys from Jimenez-Merejildo during the two-month investigation, the DA's Office said. During...
Accident involving Reading police car sends 1 to hospital
READING, Pa. – A Reading police car was involved in a wreck in the city that sent one person the hospital. It happened around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday near North Fifth and Court streets. The police car was hit on its driver's side. The SUV involved had heavy damage to...
One injured in Mulberry Street shooting
READING, Pa. - The Reading Police Department is investigating a Monday night shooting that left a man injured. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. when police responded to the 800 block of Mulberry Street for a report of shots fired. Responding officers say they arrived to find a man with...
Community encouraged to 'Light the Night' for fallen firefighters
READING, Pa. - Local leaders are encouraging the Reading community to stand together in solidarity and "Light the Night" to remember fallen firefighters. Soon, some the city's landmarks will be glowing red to honor and remember fallen fire heroes. "The redder the better," said Reading Mayor Eddie Moran. "We are...
Grand opening of Reading parking lot brings relief to residents
READING, Pa. - On the 600 block of McKnight Street, parking for those who live in this area is about to get a lot easier. The Frank Denbowski Parking Lot, located at 625 McKnight Street, had its grand opening on Monday complete with a ribbon cutting. "We have 82 spaces...
Warm today and Thursday before cooler, wetter weather arrives over the weekend
Mostly cloudy with patchy fog developing late. Low: 51. Very warm with intervals of clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 51. Some gusty showers and thunderstorms rolled through portions of the area late Tuesday and Tuesday night causing damaging wind gusts, downpours and hail. After low clouds and fog early...
Reading planners discuss city taking ownership of Castlewood development roads
READING, Pa. –The Reading Planning Commission on Tuesday discussed a plan to have three streets servicing the Castlewood residential development accepted for dedication by the city. Jerome Skrincosky, a planning consultant for the city from Hawk Valley Associates, said the issue has been a topic of discussion for several...
Police investigating shooting at Laureldale pizza shop
LAURELDALE, Pa. - Police say the investigation continues into a shooting that happened Friday, just before midnight, at Margherita's Pizza on Kutztown Road in Laureldale. "The officer responded, had a big group of motorcycle members that were inside the establishment," said Laureldale Police Chief Brian Horner. Horner said the incident...
PPL customers to see decline in energy prices
Some PPL Electric Utilities customers will see a drop in their energy prices starting this June, the company announced this week. Starting June 1, 2024, those who don’t shop for electricity supply will see a drop in their supply price. The supply decrease applies to any PPL customers who uses the Company’s default supply rate, also known as the Price to Compare (PTC).
SEPTA Searching for Suspect that Attacked a Temple Student
Philadelphia, Pa – SEPTA Police want your help to find the suspect who attacked a Temple student, on the Broad Street line. SEPTA Transit Police say it happened on March 14th, as a train approached the Cecil B. Moore Station. The suspect assaulted the victim, and then ran away. The suspect was wearing a red-plaid […]
Warm all week (but as warm as Monday) then cooler and wetter by the weekend
TUESDAY: Clouds and fog then some sun; still warm, but not quite as warm with a late day shower or thunderstorm. High: 79. TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few evening showers or a thunderstorm. Low: 54. FORECAST SUMMARY. What a difference a few days make! From unseasonably cool 50-something-degree...
Chairman and past president of Berks-based Redner’s Markets chain dies
Richard Earl “Dick” Redner, past president/CEO of Redner’s Markets, has died. Redner, chairman of the board and second-generation business owner, died on April 25 in Reading, according to the company. He was 73. “A humble leader, Richard was known for his nose to the grindstone work ethic...
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