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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.
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...
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...
Police investigating shooting at Laureldale pizza shop
LAURELDALE, Pa. - Police say the investigation continues into a shooting that happened Friday, just before midnight, at Margherita's Pizza on Kutztown Road in Laureldale. "The officer responded, had a big group of motorcycle members that were inside the establishment," said Laureldale Police Chief Brian Horner. Horner said the incident...
Very warm with some sun today; cooler and unsettled this weekend
Very warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine; a bit breezy. High: 85. Cooler with a blend of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 48. High pressure will build in for the second half of the week keeping things quiet, dry and bright. High temperatures Thursday will be very warm...
One injured in Mulberry Street shooting
READING, Pa. - The Reading Police Department is investigating a Monday night shooting that left a man injured. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. when police responded to the 800 block of Mulberry Street for a report of shots fired. Responding officers say they arrived to find a man with...
Berks-based addiction treatment center celebrates record donations
READING, Pa. - A Berks-based addiction and substance use treatment center is announcing a record number of contributions they've collected. Inside the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, more than 750 people gathered for the 2024 Caron Treatment Center Richard J. Caron Award of Excellence Dinner. "What's special about tonight is there's...
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...
Grand opening of Reading parking lot brings relief to residents
READING, Pa. - On the 600 block of McKnight Street, parking for those who live in this area is about to get a lot easier. The Frank Denbowski Parking Lot, located at 625 McKnight Street, had its grand opening on Monday complete with a ribbon cutting. "We have 82 spaces...
Community encouraged to 'Light the Night' for fallen firefighters
READING, Pa. - Local leaders are encouraging the Reading community to stand together in solidarity and "Light the Night" to remember fallen firefighters. Soon, some the city's landmarks will be glowing red to honor and remember fallen fire heroes. "The redder the better," said Reading Mayor Eddie Moran. "We are...
Make the Mezcalita from Tlacuani Mexican Restaurant
It is the perfect balance in a drink between sour, salty, sweet and mezcal. For what occasion would you recommend this cocktail?. Any occasion, although it’s more popular in the summer as it serves as a great refresher. It’s perfect for casual drinks and even as your main cocktail at a wedding. Pair it with… A beautiful, sunny day and appetizers like the simple combo of chips and salsa or with parillada.
High Limit & Grandview Will Make Spectacular Thunder
BECHTELSVILLE, PA-The Kubota High Limit 410 sprints are heading to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, May 28 to open the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series of 2024. Levan Machine & Turck Equipment of Fleetwood, PA present the Rich Mar Florist 35-lap 410 sprint main event that will pay $20,000 to winner. The Tuesday night, May 28 event will get underway at 7:30 PM,
SEPTA Searching for Suspect that Attacked a Temple Student
Philadelphia, Pa – SEPTA Police want your help to find the suspect who attacked a Temple student, on the Broad Street line. SEPTA Transit Police say it happened on March 14th, as a train approached the Cecil B. Moore Station. The suspect assaulted the victim, and then ran away. The suspect was wearing a red-plaid […]
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Class of 2024, congratulations! Years of determination and unwavering perseverance have culminated in this moment, where students will walk across the stage to accept their diplomas and revel in the product of their hard work. For many 2024 graduates, whose high school graduation was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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