Berks Weekly

12/19/2024

New Driver License Center in Exeter Township

12/18/2024

A 22-year-old Reading man is in custody following a chaotic series of events Tuesday night, during which he allegedly fired shots at police officers and endangered residents in the city’s southeast neighborhood.

A 22-year-old Reading man is in custody following a chaotic series of events Tuesday night, during which he allegedly fired shots at police officers and endangered residents in the city’s southeast neighborhood. The suspect, identified as Davius Manuel Ortiz, faces multiple felony charges, includi...

12/18/2024

A violent altercation at a Sunoco gas station on Spring Street in Reading on Tuesday afternoon has left one person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds and another in police custody.

A violent altercation at a Sunoco gas station on Spring Street in Reading on Tuesday afternoon has left one person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds and another in police custody. The Reading Police Department responded to reports of a fight involving gunfire at approximately 1:20 p.m. Upon....

12/16/2024

Berks Ballet Theater will bring the magic of the holiday season to life with its annual production of “The Nutcracker” happening December 21 and 22.

Read more: https://berksweekly.com/news/entertainment/new-artistic-vision-set-for-berks-ballet-theatres-the-nutcracker-happening-dec-21-22/

12/14/2024

A 24-year-old Leesport man was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning at a home on Hex Highway in Tilden Township.

A 24-year-old Leesport man was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning at a home on Hex Highway in Tilden Township. The Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg Crime Unit reported that troopers responded a residence in the 1300 block of Hex Highway at approximately 12:18 a.m. on December 14 after rece...

12/14/2024

12/13/2024

📣 Big News! We have officially launched the Berks Weekly Drone Squad dedicated to tracking breaking news in real-time. If you’ve seen mysterious drones in the sky tonight, that’s just our new fleet hard at work keeping you informed! Rest assured, they’re only programmed to chase news, not your late-night snacks. 😂

12/12/2024

On December 9, Rotary members from four District 7430 Berks County Rotary Clubs gathered at Opportunity House in Reading, in collaboration with Princess with a Purpose. They provided gifts for the children to select presents for their moms and dads for eighteen children from seven Opportunity House families.

On December 9, Rotary members from four District 7430 Berks County Rotary Clubs gathered at Opportunity House in Reading, in collaboration with Princess with a Purpose. They provided gifts for the children to select presents for their moms and dads for eighteen children from seven Opportunity House....

12/12/2024

See the latest restaurant inspections across Berks.

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 ...

12/12/2024

Kathryn Lehman, Berks County Assistant District Attorney, has formally announced her candidacy for Common Pleas Judge in the 2025 election.

Kathryn Lehman, Berks County Assistant District Attorney, has formally announced her candidacy for Common Pleas Judge in the 2025 election. “As a lifelong resident of Berks County, I am passionate about serving our community. Having served Berks County as both an Assistant District Attorney and a ...

12/10/2024

This week, Limarys Rodriguez of LMG Marketing Solutions swaps her laptop for an apron at GNA Ristorante! Watch as she dives into the art of pizza-making, cocktail crafting, and a whole lot of laughs. Spoiler alert: her kitchen skills might not land her a chef’s hat, but her marketing chops are unbeatable!

More Episodes: https://berksweekly.com/explore/lmg-marketing-solutions-launches-get-to-work-a-new-social-reality-series-featuring-berks-county-businesses/

12/06/2024

Interview with Jill Troutman of the Children’s Home of Reading

12/06/2024

CASA of Berks County welcomed six new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) at a swearing-in ceremony held on December 3, 2024. The event, a milestone in CASA Berks’ mission to advocate for vulnerable children, was presided over by Judge Tina Boyd, who administered the oath of service.

CASA of Berks County welcomed six new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) at a swearing-in ceremony held on December 3, 2024. The event, a milestone in CASA Berks’ mission to advocate for vulnerable children, was presided over by Judge Tina Boyd, who administered the oath of service. The new...

12/06/2024

The Exeter Township Fire Department brought smiles and holiday cheer to local families during its annual “Shop with a Firefighter” event Thursday night at Boscov’s East. The festive tradition paired firefighters with local children, offering the kids a chance to pick out holiday gifts for their loved ones while making lasting memories.

The Exeter Township Fire Department (ETFD) brought smiles and holiday cheer to local families during its annual “Shop with a Firefighter” event Thursday night at Boscov’s East on Perkiomen Ave. The festive tradition paired firefighters with local children, offering the kids a chance to pick ou...

12/06/2024

The Exeter Township Fire Department brought smiles and holiday cheer to local families during its annual “Shop with a Firefighter” event Thursday night at Boscov’s East. The festive tradition paired firefighters with local children, offering the kids a chance to pick out holiday gifts for their loved ones while making lasting memories.

Read more: https://berksweekly.com/news/exeter-township-firefighters-spread-holiday-joy-with-shop-with-a-firefighter-event/

12/05/2024

David and his team of elves filled the school with icicle and snowflake lights, a 12-foot and a 9-foot Christmas tree, lighted garland around the stage, and white poinsettias throughout the hallways.

John Paul II Center for Special Learning (JPII) students returned from Thanksgiving break to a Winter Wonderland thanks to David Lomnychuk, owner of David’s Cleaning Services, Reading. David and his team of elves filled the school with icicle and snowflake lights, a 12-foot and a 9-foot Christmas ...

12/05/2024

See the latest restaurant inspections from across Berks.

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 ...