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
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.
Reading High School basketball player relives miracle shot
Katara Kay drilled an out-of-this-world shot which tied the game at the final buzzer.
Police: Boulders placed on highway responsible for more than a dozen accidents in Exeter Township
Exeter Township police are investigating after boulders have caused more than a dozen accidents.
Berks County shelter will deliver adoptable pets to forever homes on Christmas morning
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is continuing its tradition of offering Christmas morning delivery of adoptable pets.
Watchdog urges shutdown of immigrant detention center in Berks County
A Pennsylvania fiscal watchdog says his staff has been repeatedly refused a tour of an immigrant detention center in Berks County. Now, he is urging local officials to shut down the facility.
Berks County DA warns public after cluster of drug overdoses
Berks County officials are warning the public after a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
Taylor Swift’s new Christmas song pays homage to her Berks County roots
Taylor Swift, a Berks County native, has released a Christmas song that gives her devoted fans insight into her childhood.
Berks County deer hunter fatally shoots himself with crossbow
A Pennsylvania man fatally shot himself with a crossbow while he was hunting on his property, officials said.
Man, 69, dies after hunting accident in Berks County
Thomas Kane, 69, was found in the woods around 7 p.m. by family members next to a tree where he had set up his tree stand.