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10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, April 8-14
A house in Reading that sold for $485,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 71 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $252,286, or $168 per square foot.
Berks DA: Officer-involved shooting of Reading man was self-defense
READING, Pa. - Berks County District Attorney John Adams has made a ruling in a deadly officer-involved shooting in Reading last month. Adams says his office has determined that the action of a Reading Police officer was a reasonable act of self-defense and defense of another. "Well, it was justified...
Engine caught on fire inside Pottstown fire house, officials said
An engine caught on fire inside a firehouse on Thursday evening, according to officials. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly, according to Montgomery County dispatch. The fire happened just after 9 p.m. at the Goodwill Fire Company Station 69A on the 700 block of East High...
Several Philly animal shelters will cap adoption fees at $50 to start May
In early May, animal rescues will make the case that, no, you can absolutely adopt another pet, by offering reduced fees of $50 or less. The discount is part of the Bissell Pet Foundation's latest Empty the Shelters promotion. The nonprofit regularly partners with animal rescue organizations to cap their adoption fees at $50 (plus the cost of a local dog license) to send more pups and cats to new homes. Its latest event runs May 1-15, and it's coming to five local shelters.
Police in Berks County gear up for 4/20 weekend with crackdown on impaired driving
The North Central Regional DUI Enforcement Program is reminding all travelers to drive safely this weekend. Expecting an in increased incidents of impaired driving this weekend with Saturday’s date 4/20, (4/20 having significance in the cannabis culture) police will employ DUI Checkpoints and DUI Roving Patrols to keep all impaired drivers off the highways throughout Berks County.
Truck driver who caused deadly wrong way crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike sentenced
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A truck driver who was under the influence and caused a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in 2022 that killed two sisters, just days before Christmas, was sentenced, the county District Attorney’s Office said. Jagminder Singh, 43, of New York, was sentenced to spend between seven to 20 years in prison […]
Berks County Youth “Rally” for Mental Health Unity
Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading’s Youth Mental Health Ambassadors and Muhlenberg High School’s Aevidum Club joined forces to host an impactful event on Monday, April 8th at Muhlenberg High School. The event brought together over 100 local Berks County youth for an entire school day. The collaborative event,...
Zum sets next hiring event for Reading school bus drivers, attendants
READING, Pa. — A California-based company continues its efforts to hire 120 school bus drivers and attendants for Reading's public schools. Zum will hold its next monthly hiring event next Tuesday, April 23, when it will meet applicants at the Residence Inn, 45 Berkshire Court in Wyomissing, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It held a similar event at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Reading on March 28.
Codey Prindle, 27 Of Boyertown, Killed Motorcycle Crash: PSP
Codey Prindle of Boyertown was headed south on Longview Road around 6:30 p.m. when his bike drifted into the gravel off the right shoulder, according to troopers. He struck a tree and a mailbox and was fatally injured, authorities said. to follow Daily Voice Berks and receive free news updates.
City of Denver spends $10.9M on solar carports with charging stations
(The Center Square) - The Denver City Council approved $10.9 million to install four solar carports with electric vehicle charging stations at four local high schools. The City Council approved the plan as part of a larger $44.3 million project that extends to 2046. This is part of the Denver Community Solar Program. The city has plans to install 16 community solar gardens that it says will power buildings with...
Laureldale Police Shootout Angel Deleon Arrest
Laureldale officers were called to the 1400 block of Frush Valley Road three times for a disorderly man around early Sunday, April 14, District Attorney John T. Adams said. Officers eventually found Angel Deleon on Rosedale Avenue south of Margaret Street, Adams said. An officer approached Deleon and told him to stop, but Deleon refused to comply with the officer’s commands and entered an alleyway located west of Rosedale Avenue — and ran from the officer, according to Adams.
Oley Valley accepts resignation of superintendent, 2 board members
OLEY TWP., Pa. — The Oley Valley School Board of Directors on Wednesday accepted the resignation of two board members and the district's superintendent. The resignations of school board President Zachary Fatkin and board member Benjamin Ranker were effective immediately. Their terms run to 2025. District Superintendent Gina Finnerty's...
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