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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 District Attorney clears Reading Police Officer in fatal shooting incident
In a recent press release, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams announced the conclusion of an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 25, 2024, in the City of Reading. The investigation found that the actions of the Reading police officer involved were deemed lawful acts of self-defense and defense of another individual.
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,...
Philadelphia union boss trial begins in Reading
READING, Pa. – The trial is underway in federal court in Reading for a Philadelphia labor leader who's charged with extortion. Johnny "Doc" Dougherty and his nephew, Gregory Fiocca, are both charged. Prosecutors say Dougherty installed his nephew in a no-show job, and then they threatened a customer who...
Reading and Binghamton split the doubleheader
BINGHAMTON, NY - Reading and Binghamton split their doubleheader on Thursday evening. The Rumble Ponies took game one with the Fightin Phills bouncing back in game two. In game one the Rumble Ponies would walk it off in the eighth inning for the 4-3 win. Each starting pitcher finished with...
Recovery-themed mural dedicated in Reading
READING, Pa. - Members of the community gathered in Reading Thursday to dedicate a new mural with a big message. The mural, entitled "The Journey," tells the story of one woman's recovery from substance use disorder. The dedication comes during Alcohol Awareness Month. SOS Berks officials say they hope the...
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.
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.
Illegal dirt bikes and ATVs a problem in the city, Reading leaders say
Illegal dirt bikes and ATVs a problem in the city, Reading leaders say. Reading councilman Jaime Baez Jr. says he witnessed people driving over the grass and drinking alcohol in Reading's City Park Sunday.
Demolition continues at former site of Inn at Reading
WYOMISSING, Pa - Demolition crews continue to knock down parts of the old Inn at Reading in the 1000 block of North Park Road in Wyomissing. The new owners, FLATS @ 1040, LLC, are expected to present full redevelopment plans at a future borough meeting. It's not clear how long...
ETHOS Treatment Expands Programs to Include Services for Adolescent Patients at Its Reading-Area Location
ETHOS Treatment LLC is expanding its programs to include services for adolescent patients at its Wyomissing location. ETHOS Treatment LLC, a leading provider of care for individuals and families who struggle with substance use disorder and/or mental health issues, is expanding its programs to include services for adolescent patients at its Reading-area location in Wyomissing.
Attorneys reach $32.5M settlement against Reading Hospital in birth injury case
WEST READING, Pa. - A major settlement against Reading Hospital, involving millions of dollars, has been reached. Following jury selection last week and opening statements made Monday morning, law firm Ross Feller Casey LLP was able to obtain a $32.5 million settlement for the family of the victim. The tragic...
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