Company granted waiver to distribute flags for veterans' graves on Memorial Day
A Berks County flag company has been granted a waiver to distribute flags to be placed on thousands of veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
12-year-old Berks County girl makes hundreds of masks for first responders and essential workers
A Berks County Girl Scout is making masks for people during COVID-19.
Berks County man charged after daughter dies while co-sleeping
A Berks County man is facing charges after authorities say his 14-month-old daughter died while co-sleeping.
Berks County DA warns of scams amid coronavirus crisis
Berks County District Attorney John Adams is warning of scams amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Patrol vehicle strikes, injures 2 girls on NJ beach; charge filed
Authorities say a beach patrol vehicle driver is facing a reckless driving charge after striking two Pennsylvania girls who were lying on a New Jersey beach.
Powerful winds topple trees, leads to power outages throughout the area
Powerful winds toppled trees and led to power outages throughout the area Thursday afternoon.
87-year-old Berks County woman dies due to COVID-19
Unfortunately, this is the Berks Heim Nursing Home's first death as a result of the coronavirus.
Reading pet pantry in need of food donations
A pet pantry in Reading is in need desperate need of food donations.
Customers leave words of encouragement for healthcare workers at West Reading pizza shop
A West Reading pizza shop owner is encouraging people to leave thoughtful messages for healthcare workers.
Berks County mom charged in children’s slayings could face death penalty
Lisa Synder, a Berks County woman charged in the hanging deaths of her two young children, could face the death penalty.
15 horses killed after fire erupts at Berks County training facility
Fifteen horses were killed when a fire destroyed a barn at a Berks County horse training facility.
2 men killed, 5 firefighters injured in house fire in Berks County
Jeff Cole reports on the fatal house fire in Berks County
2 men killed, 5 firefighters injured in house fire in Berks County
2 men were killed and 5 firefighters were injured during a house fire Wednesday night in Reading.
Suspect in custody after standoff, shootout with FBI agents in Reading
Rafael Vega-Rodriguez, 37, was apprehended overnight in Leola, Pennsylvania, according to the FBI.
Berks County mother accused in children's hanging deaths ordered to trial
Lisa Snyder — who is accused of fatally hanging her two children in her Berks County home — was ordered to stand trial on murder charges Wednesday.
Berks County Girl Scout still selling cookies after nearly 90 years
Berks County Girl Scout Veronica "Ronnie" Backenstoe is still selling cookies after nearly nine decades.
Prosecutors: Berks County accountant swindled investors out of $60M
A Berks County accountant has been charged in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Pennsylvania state history.
Officials announce charges for alleged gang members in human trafficking ring in Berks County
The “Sevens” gang, who officials say derive their name from the seven letter word loyalty, were operating out of a boarding house on the 100 block of South 4th Street.
Weather Authority: Lingering overnight showers lead to sunny, chilly and breezy Sunday
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Philadelphia area Saturday, with snow transitioning to rain showers.
Lower Makefield Township residents could get chance to vote on referendum to change liquor laws
Lower Makefield Township residents may get the chance to vote on a referendum to change liquor laws.