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New Reading restaurant to serve up fresh pizza, pasta, cheesesteaks and more

READING, Pa. – A new spot for specialty pizzas, sandwiches, and six-packs of beer is coming soon to Berks County. Anthony’s Pizzeria 817, offering freshly prepared pizza, pasta, and other dishes along with beer and wine to-go, is tentatively set to open on Nov. 19 at 817 Oley St. in Reading, owner Henry Cruz told 69 News.

Reading, PA · 2d

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Recent Xfinity outages in Reading area caused by vandals

READING, Pa. - Xfinity says vandals were the cause of an outage in the region this past weekend. It says someone cut fiber lines early Sunday morning. Customers from Mohnton to Sinking Spring reported issues with their cable and internet for much of the day. Xfinity says the incident impacted...

Reading, PA · 1d

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After a fatal pedestrian crash near North 5th Street in Reading, one resident says the city needs to improve safety

READING, Pa. - A fatal pedestrian crash along North Fifth Street in Reading is raising concerns about traffic safety in the area, with one resident calling for permanent measures to slow drivers down. Victor Perez said he witnessed the crash on Oct. 7, when a 70-year-old man was struck by...

Reading, PA · 1d

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Copper wire thefts continue in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. - State police say more copper wires have been stolen in Berks County. They say someone took $2,500 worth of copper wire from between three telephone poles. The theft happened around Halloween in the 500 block of Fire Tower Road. Similar thefts have been reported in Robeson...

Berks County, PA · 2d

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Both elevators finally work at older adult high rise after two years of outages

CUMRU TOWNSHIP — For the first time in two years, both elevators are working at a housing complex for low-income older adults in Berks County. Sencit Towne House Apartments, a 200-unit, 10-floor building, receives $2 million annually in taxpayer-funded subsidies, and houses many residents who are medically fragile and rely on mobility aids to get around.

Berks County, PA · 17h

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Generations Of Reading Families Have Stopped At The Peanut Bar Restaurant In Reading, Pennsylvania, For Free Peanuts

Some restaurants hand you a menu and a glass of water. One spot in downtown Reading hands you peanuts, and then it lets you toss the shells right onto the floor. Nobody frowns, and nobody grabs a broom in a panic. The practice has been going on for so long that grandparents, parents, and kids in Berks County have all shared the same simple ritual at the same tables.

Reading, PA · 2d

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Church fundraiser keeps pierogi tradition alive in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. – For many people in Berks County, the start of the holiday season means the start of pierogi season. At the Immaculate Conception Church in Union Township, women like Janet Edleman have been busy making hundreds of pierogi for their first-ever pierogi sale. "We're giving it...

Berks County, PA · 23h

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Food Facility selling foods prepared in an unapproved private home: Restaurant Inspections, Nov. 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.

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Wyomissing eyes 60% property tax hike in proposed 2027 budget

WYOMISSING, Pa. – It took the mayor’s vote to make it happen, but Wyomissing Borough will advertise a proposed 2027 general operating budget with a 60% tax increase. Wyomissing Borough Council was divided on advertising the proposed $31 million budget by a 3-3 vote Tuesday night. Mayor Frederick Levering was then required to vote to break the tie.

Wyomissing, PA · 2d

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Man wanted in Berks County on theft by deception charges

READING, Pa. - The Berks County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on theft by deception charges. Authorities say they need help tracking down Ariel Estrella. They say he fraudulently cashed a check for thousands of dollars. He was last known to be living in the 100 block...

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Helping Harvest food bank to hold events Saturday: mobile market distribution, Scouting for Food collection

READING, Pa. - The local food bank Helping Harvest has two community events Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a mobile market at Reading Area Community College, located at 2nd and Chestnut streets. It is a “drive-thru distribution” for residents to receive food from their cars.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Mayor Eddie Morán Announces the City of Reading’s 2026 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mayor Eddie Morán invites the community to join the City of Reading’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the southeast corner of 5th & Penn Street in downtown Reading, a cherished tradition that celebrates the holiday season with joy, warmth, and unity.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Albright to eliminate 20 programs and about a third of its faculty amid low enrollment, strained finances

READING — Albright College is eliminating 20 academic programs and 17 faculty positions as it continues to grapple with dwindling enrollment, financial challenges, and new federal policies for student loan funding. Students and faculty at the private liberal arts school expected the Board of Trustees to make a final...

Reading, PA · 8h

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Friday Food Feature with Berks County Eats: Taqueria Comalli

We’ve spent a lot of time reviewing restaurants in West Reading. The Penn Avenue corridor has long been a dining destination. While there are some long-standing spots, the Avenue has seen a lot of restaurants come and go, and in a few cases, it’s seen restaurants grow. That’s...

Berks County, PA · 17h

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Berks Technical Institute hosts food truck festival Thursday to show off Wyomissing campus, training programs

WYOMISSING, Pa. - Berks Technical Institute is hosting a food truck festival Thursday for community members to learn more about the Wyomissing campus and its training opportunities. The event runs for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Berks County campus, located at 2205 Ridgewood Rd., Suite 100. Food trucks...

Wyomissing, PA · 2d

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Boy's Soccer State Playoffs Results

A trio of first round matchups took place in the state tournament for boy's soccer. Wissahickon vs. Northampton (4A) Jacob Fallenstein scored the game-winning goal in the second half of overtime to send Northampton to the quarterfinals with the 3-2 win. Wyomissing vs. Northern Lehigh (2A) It was all Wyomissing...

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

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Berks manufacturer EnerSys prepares for ‘electrified battlefield of the future’

READING, Pa. – EnerSys, the Berks County maker of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, issued its fiscal 2027 second quarter results Wednesday. The company topped earnings expectations but missed revenue estimates due to foreign currency adjustments. EnerSys’ business segment results were mixed. In a webcast with analysts, the...

Berks County, PA · 12h

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What’s Going Down in Boyertown? (November 12-18 2026)

Welcome to the area’s #1 event guide! Looking for fun things to do around Boyertown and the surrounding areas? You’re in the right place. From live music and comedy nights to local fundraisers, outdoor festivals, and family-friendly activities, we’ve got it all covered. Want to stay in the loop? Just subscribe below to get the latest events delivered straight to your inbox each week. It’s that easy!

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