Man convicted of 2016 Reading homicideWFMZ-TV Online44 MINUTES AGO
Mother speaks out after son with autism attacked on SEPTA trainFox - Fox 29 News Philadelphia - TV1 DAY AGO
Car overturns, lands on its roof in ReadingWFMZ-TV Online21 HOURS AGO
137 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In Reading: AuthoritiesDaily Voice2 HOURS AGO
LATEST NEWS
Car overturns, lands on its roof in Reading
READING, Pa. - A car overturned in Reading Thursday night landing on its roof. First responders were called to the scene of the incident involving entrapment in the 230 block of Lancaster Ave., Berks Co. communications officials confirm. The incident is under investigation. No word on injuries. The cause of...
Wanted in Berks: Carlos Diaz-Colon
READING, Pa. - Police are asking for assistance locating a Reading man wanted on drug charges. 20-year-old Carlos Diaz-Colon is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after authorities say he met with a confidential source in the 800 blk of Muhlenberg Street to sell a quantity of heroin/fentanyl.
Downtown Reading to host inaugural Taco Fest
READING, Pa. - Downtown Reading is gearing up for a fiesta-filled weekend with its inaugural Taco Fest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, in the 500 - 600 blocks of Penn Street from noon to 6:00 p.m. Officials say the gathering promises to be a celebration of food,...
Suspect in 2023 Reading homicide arrested in NYC
READING, Pa. - The man named as a suspect in a 2023 Reading homicide is in custody, authorities say. Berks County District Attorney John Adams confirms that 33-year-old Vincent Sanchez was taken into custody in New York City. On the afternoon of July 21, 2023, police say Sanchez gunned down...
2 injured in shootings that happened a block apart in Pottstown: police
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a pair of shootings in Pottstown Thursday night that investigators say happened just a block apart. Officers from the Pottstown Police Department were called to the intersection of Beech and North Evans streets around 9:30 p.m. for reports of gunshots. Police found a 24-year-old man...
Soups cooled in walk-in cooler, tubs of ice cream stored on floor of freezer: Restaurant Inspections, May 2, 2024
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.
Scary moments for customers after car crashes into Sinking Spring hair salon
SINKING SPRING, Pa. - Scary moments at a salon in Sinking Spring, when a car came crashing inside. The crash happened Thursday afternoon in the 4200 block of Penn Avenue. Crews finished boarding up the damage from a car that smashed into the front of Trinity Salon and Spa just before 1:00 p.m.
'I'm just grateful that God heard us': Victim's family relived after murder suspect arrested in NYC
READING, Pa. - Authorities have arrested the man they say is responsible for a midday murder in Reading last summer. Amaryllis Garman, widow of Ellis Garman Sr., who was shot and killed last summer in Downtown Reading near South 6th and Cherry streets, says she was at work when she found out about the arrest.
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...
'My kids are scared to come in the house': Pottstown mom calls out teens who shot her fiancé
POTTSTOWN, Pa. — They're bullets that came within inches of paralyzing or killing her 24-year-old fiancé — not to mention her kids. “It’s just a very traumatic experience, especially having my kids outside,” said Sierra Cumberbatch, of Pottstown. “Four other kids were in the house; two of them were downstairs watching TV while all of this was going on. What if the bullets would have hit them?”
4th Annual Berks Street Art Festival to be held Saturday in Reading
The 4th Annual Berks Street Art Festival, “Kindness & Creativity,” presented by The Camel Project, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center located. The rain date for the event is May 11, 2024. The...
In the Limelight with Olumbunmi Ojikutu, MD Chair of Reading Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Ojikutu’s passion for pediatric medicine started as a child during her own health journey. While she was promoted into a leadership role after practicing as a pediatrician for most of her tenure at Reading Hospital, her goals tied to her intrinsic commitment to serve children are stronger than ever.
Sun shines as Reading residents enjoy pickleball, basketball and more
READING, Pa. - It's only May but temps have already hit a record high. The sun was shining in Reading as temperatures reached a sunny 90 degrees. The last time the area felt temps like this on May 2nd, was all the way back in 1899. 69 News caught up...
Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint near Leesport
BERN TWP., Pa. - Police are investigating the armed robbery of a woman in Bern Township. On April 29, just before 11 a.m., authorities say the female victim was robbed of cash at gunpoint while traveling on Cross Keys Road near Leesport. The two robbers are described as Black males,...
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.