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Man wanted on burglary, assault charges in Reading

READING, PA — Police are searching for a Reading man wanted in connection with an October home invasion and assault. Omi Lopez-Cruz, 18, of Reading, is wanted on charges of burglary and simple assault, according to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office. On Oct. 24, 2026, Lopez-Cruz allegedly entered...

Reading, PA · 2d
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Police: One person killed in early morning house fire in Spring Township

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Emergency officials in Centre County say one person was killed early Monday morning when flames tore through a home along Axemann Road in Spring Township. Investigators with the township's police department say an unidentified adult was found inside the residence after firefighters responded to...

Centre County, PA · 1d
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Spotlight PA

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Contaminated sugar, unapproved foods, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection...

Berks County, PA · 6h
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Berks County Man, 34, Dies After Route 322 Crash Shuts Down Clay Township

Route 322 & Rock Rd. — Reported Crash And Emergency Response. A 34-year-old Berks County man died Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Route 322 in Clay Township, Lancaster County. Dennis McDevitt was taken to Lancaster General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and the crash involved reported entrapment that drew emergency crews to the scene around 6 a.m.

Berks County, PA · 2d
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Berks County crews respond to 2-alarm fire in Reading

READING, Pa. - Crews responded to a 2-alarm fire in Reading on Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of West Greenwich Street in Berks County. Reading Firefighters say smoke was visible from outside the home, and the fire was coming from the...

Reading, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Lane disrupted after multi-vehicle crash on I-81

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash shut down both lanes on a portion of Interstate 81 Monday. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says the crash occurred on I-81 northbound between the ramp from PA 61 at Exit 124-Fracville/St. Clair and Exit 131A, PA 53 East. I-81 southbound is back open, however, PennDOT […]

Schuylkill County, PA · 23h

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Man wanted on stolen property charge in Robeson Township

ROBESON TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are searching for a Birdsboro man wanted on felony charges after he was involved in a motorcycle accident while operating a stolen vehicle. Matthew Dukeman, 39, of Birdsboro, was riding a motorcycle on March 29, 2026, when he crashed in Robeson Township, according to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office.

Birdsboro, PA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Best Breakfast In Allentown, Pennsylvania Is Served Inside This Unassuming Diner

Breakfast never clocks out at this red brick diner. Pancakes at dinnertime? Totally allowed, and nobody will blink. The building first opened in January 1962 under a different name. It changed hands twice before landing on the name it carries today, and it has been feeding neighbors ever since. I...

Allentown, PA · 2d

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Just Between Friends Reading Consignment Winter Sale 2026

Berks County- Get ready to shop one of the country's LARGEST children's & maternity resale events! Just Between Friends Reading is returning for their winter sale November 18th-22nd 2026. at the Berkshire Mall, Former Sears. Grab your tickets, grab your friends, and get ready to shop-till-you-drop with JBF!. Presale: Wednesday,...

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Make a Difference Monday: Solidarity Walk in Reading aims to highlight youth homelessness

READING, Pa. - November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month, and a Berks County organization is inviting you to step up and show your support. The Berks Coalition to End Homelessness will host its second annual Solidarity Walk. Organizers say this event brings together local leaders, service providers, and community members...

Reading, PA · 19h

uInterview

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Pennsylvania Father Patrick Lynch Throws His 2 Young Children Off Parking Garage To Their Deaths In Apparent Murder-Suicide

Patrick Lynch, 42, and his children, 8-year-old James Lynch and 6-year-old Caroline Lynch, were found dead near a parking garage in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in what authorities believe was an apparent murder-suicide. Police responded shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday after Patrick and his two children were found near a parking garage behind Mt. Lebanon’s municipal […]

Mt Lebanon, PA · 2d

Berks Weekly

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Creepin’ for Critters raises over $12,000 for Berks County Animal Rescue League

A Halloween tradition that began with one Berks County family’s love of decorating has grown into a successful community fundraiser, raising more than $12,000 in monetary donations and supplies for the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County this year. Creepin’ for Critters, a volunteer-led initiative that brings together...

Berks County, PA · 20h

WFMZ-TV Online

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Marc Anthony’s The Last Dance tour will stop in Reading, tickets available this week

READING, Pa. - Latin music star Marc Anthony will perform at the Santander Arena in the spring. Presale tickets are available for purchase this week. Anthony, famous for his salsa sound and hits like “Vivir Mi Vida” and “Pa’lla Voy,” will make his Reading tour stop on April 10. Presale tickets will be available Thursday, and the general public sale opens 10 a.m. Friday.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Estimated losses in alleged Lehigh County 'chop shop' scheme were more than $600,000, Monroe County DA says

The Monroe County District Attorney's Office says estimated losses from an alleged Lehigh County "chop shop" scheme exceeded $600,000. The vehicle-theft investigation originated in Monroe County, according to a news release from the DA's office. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office previously said investigators identified sales of 12 vehicles with washed...

Lehigh County, PA · 23h

Daily Voice

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Child, 6, Drowns In Manure Pit After Climbing Fence At Lancaster County Farm: Coroner

A 6-year-old child drowned after apparently climbing a fence and falling into a manure pit on a Lancaster County farm on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the county coroner. Emergency crews were called to the 6200 block of Meadville Road near Churchtown Road in Salisbury Township around 4:04 p.m. for a …

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

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13 Allentown, Pennsylvania Restaurants That Serve Big Plates Without Big Prices

Somewhere in eastern Pennsylvania, a grilled cheese comes stacked with two meats, two fried eggs, and hash browns. It’s served for breakfast, all day long. I read that description twice just to make sure it was real. Another spot on this list builds a hoagie with chicken, roast beef,...

Allentown, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Five accused of trespassing, entering abandoned mine shaft

MAHANOY TWP. – Five men were cited after state troopers allege they entered an abandoned... The article Five accused of trespassing, entering abandoned mine shaft first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Shenandoah, PA · 12h

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Reading City Council hears options for Centre Avenue Bridge project

READING, Pa. – During its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, Reading City Council heard about the most viable options for the Centre Avenue Bridge project to accommodate Norfolk Southern height requirements. In 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requested meetings with the city to discuss projects for...

Reading, PA · 14h

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This Pennsylvania Farm Restaurant Has a Toy Train Running Above the Buffet

A toy train runs above the buffet at a Pennsylvania country restaurant, giving families something unexpected to watch while they eat. At Oregon Dairy in Lancaster County, the experience goes well beyond a typical restaurant meal. The buffet features Pennsylvania Dutch favorites, including homestyle entrees, soups, salads, and desserts. Lunch...

Lancaster County, PA · 2d