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Woman stole thousands from residents of Pa. healthcare center: police
A 29-year-old Lehigh County woman is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from elderly victims while taking care of them at a Montgomery County healthcare center, police said. Crystal Bianca Brito, of the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in Macungie, is charged with 126 felony counts. The charges include...
Tractor Supply in Muhlenberg Township helps young people get growing with Future Gardeners Kit
The Temple Tractor Supply is providing free garden kits to local children to teach the basics of at-home gardening. On May 18, 2024, customers can stop by the store located at 5370 Allentown Pike to receive a TSC Future Gardeners Kit, while supplies last. A Team Member will be available to answer questions and explain the best ways to nurture and care for the future garden, while sharing the importance of eating fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.
The Inn on Main: Historic Oley’s Fine Dine
It’s pure joy to take in the marvelous renovation at The Inn on Main in Oley and equally enjoyable to experience a brash, innovative cuisine that is not only seasonal but responds directly to what the Berks County public has long yearned for. From fine wines to Filet Mignon with Bearnaise (or your choice of four other elegantly created sauces), signature drinks to classy entrees such as ProsciuttoCrusted Scallops, this historic locale “revival-restaurant” offers all the menu depth that a storied stone building demands for discerning diners.
Reading getting ‘redesigned’ Outback Steakhouse, second in Pennsylvania
Reading is getting a new Outback Steakhouse, and the new restaurant is the first of its kind in the area and only the second of its kind in Pennsylvania. The restaurant at 2789 Paper Mill Road is ...
Berks Book Bonanza moves into new home; begins preparations for 2024 sale
Berks Book Bonanza volunteers will begin moving into their new home at the County of Berks South Campus location in Mohnton. The move comes one month after the Berks County Commissioners approved a lease agreement with the non-profit entity. Since its departure from the VF Outlet in West Reading following...
Wyomissing superintendent steps down, transfers to position at Twin Valley
WYOMISSING, Pa. - The Wyomissing School District's superintendent announced he's stepping down to accept a new position. Robert Scoboria informed the school board of his decision to transfer to the role of superintendent at the Twin Valley School District, which officials say is expected to be approved at their meeting on May 20th.
Muhlenberg daycare center gets high marks for decades of service
MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. - A daycare center in Muhlenberg Township is getting high marks for decades of service. Making Memories with Miss Brenda is a group childcare home where Miss Brenda has worked with children for more than 30 years. The state awarded the center a STAR-four rating for its...
Fire officials stress safety, urge swimmers to stay out of river as warm weather days approach
READING, Pa. - The Reading Fire Department was called to the Schuylkill River Monday night for a water rescue. Crews say it is early in the season for call like this, but they recently acquired a new rescue raft and used it to pull a swimmer to safety. "For my...
Reading adds positions to beef up blighted property enforcement
READING, Pa. – Reading City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to add two new positions in an effort to be more aggressive in dealing with blighted properties in the city. The new blight/transfer officer would receive $67,434 and a blight/transfer inspector would earn $52,618 for the community development property maintenance department.
Maxatawny Twp. crash kills Topton man
MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's Office pronounced a 67-year-old man dead at the scene of a two car accident that occurred late Saturday night. Pennsylvania State Police called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. Saturday say Jerry Gambler of Topton died after his vehicle failed to clear a stop sign at the intersection of Topton Road and Route 222 Northbound. Gambler's vehicle struck another vehicle which was driving on Route 222.
'This is very impactful to my life': Drexel med students team up with Hispanic Center for senior health fair
READING, Pa - It's so important for a caregiver to be able to truly connect with those in need. "Being Hispanic myself and Dominican, the community, I think, needs physicians that can understand them and relate to them and this is very impactful to my life,” said Jemima Constanza, a Drexel medical student.
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