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Organizers, vendors ready for upcoming West Reading Craft Pretzel and Beer Fest
WEST READING, Pa. - It's certainly that time of year again and we're "knot" kidding... The West Reading Craft Pretzel and Beer Fest is right around the corner. Pretzel lovers from Berks County and beyond can gather on Penn Avenue on Saturday. In less than 48 hours, the 500 to...
Ja’Quaye James’ 34-point performance propels the Albany Patroons past the Reading Rebels 115-104
The Patroons improve to 10-4. Top Doctor Reveals the Root Cause of ED in Men over 50. Here’s What Happens When You Put Baking Soda in Your Toilet. Let This Soft Mineral Melt in Your Mouth to Rebuild Teeth and Gums. Health Today. Gutter Guards for One-story House: How...
Reading Rebels get pumped at 1st block party
READING, Pa. – It was a big night for Philly sports, and the same could be said for Reading's pro basketball team Thursday. The Reading Rebels held their first-ever block party before the team's game at Alvernia University. The Rebels were dribbling, shooting and swishing for a high-scoring game.
Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit holds annual spring concert
The Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit welcomed "Music of the Future" and "Music of the Past." The unit held its 47th Anniversary Spring Concert. It featured music from TV, movies, classical music and of course, marches. This year's concert honored former long-time Junior High Band Director Donald Kuszyk.
6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough
Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if federal student loans just aren't enough. Originally published on experian.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Fire engulfs townhome in Caernarvon Twp.
CAERNARVON TWP., Pa. - He says it's one of the scariest things he's ever seen up close. "It was tense. I was tense, I was worried, yes, I've never seen up close a home on fire like that and it's very disturbing,” said Bruce Williams, the man who called 911.
Faculty votes no-confidence in Albright College president, provost
READING, Pa. - The faculty of Albright College held a vote of no-confidence in school president Jacquelyn Fetrow and provost Karen Campbell this week. The vote comes in the wake of campus protests and growing calls for transparency from students in recent weeks. A source told 69 News the vote...
Coroner ID's man whose body was found in Reading, seeks next of kin
READING, Pa. - The Berks County Coroner’s Office has identified a man whose body was found in the 800 block of Bingaman Street in Reading. The man was identified as Briayan Moreira-Sanchez, 24, from Washington County, Pennsylvania. The coroner’s office is now looking to locate Moreira-Sanchez's next of kin....
Gary Redner Murder: PSP Investigates 2008 Cold Case
Gary Redner, executive vice president of Redner's Warehouse Market, was found beaten to death on a neighbor's property on March 9, 2008, according to PSP. Redner, 55, was last seen leaving Ganley's Pub at 500 Brownsville Road in Sinking Spring around 7 p.m. the night before, troopers say. The bar was only a quarter mile west of his home on the 400 block of Reber’s Bridge Road in Lower Heidelberg.
Reading celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting and time capsule dedication
City leaders and residents gathered in Reading’s City Park Friday morning in observance of Arbor Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the importance of trees in our communities. This year, the city planted a total of 17 trees, 3 in City Park and 14 in Schlegel Park. The event,...
'Large-Scale' Burglary Ring Targeted Homes In Lehigh Valley And Beyond, DA Says
At a press conference on Friday, April 26, prosecutors and law enforcement said an organized ring of thieves stole more than $160,000 in goods from homes in Lehigh, Berks and Northampton counties. They also targeted at least one home in Warren Township, New Jersey, authorities said. Beginning in 2019, a...
Long Island Truck Driver Sentenced for Alcohol and Meth-Fueled Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Two Sisters
A Long Island man pled guilty April 17, 2024, and will spend 7 to 20 years in prison for causing a fatal crash with methamphetamine and alcohol in his system on I-76 in Brecknock Township, Pennsylvania in December 2022, killing Nubia Llivipuma, 45, and Mariana Llivipuma, 39, of Santa Isabel Canton, Ecuador.
Update: Frost advisory for Pennsylvania until Saturday morning
On Saturday at 3:38 a.m. an updated frost advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 a.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service comments, "Temperatures as low as 36 degrees will result in frost formation." "Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if...
The Medical Minute: Supervised Exercise Eases Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms
HERSHEY, Pa. — Patricia Creque describes herself as “one of those people who has music in my head and am always ready to dance.”. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), however, had made it difficult for her to dance — or even walk. “For years I had such issues...
Catholic priest spent $40K of church money on Candy Crush, slot machine apps, police say
POTTSTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A Pennsylvania priest is facing criminal charges after police said he stole thousands of dollars of church funds and used them for App Store transactions - like virtual slot machines, Mario Kart, Candy Crush and Pokémon Go.A criminal complaint and affidavit of probable cause allege Lawrence Kozak, a former pastor at St. Thomas More Parish in Pottstown, spent over $214,000 on his Apple ID and that just under $44,000 of that was charged to a credit card associated with the parish.The affidavit written by a Pennsylvania State Police detective alleges there were over 2,000 transactions marked...
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