'We are in this together': West Reading gathers for vigil to honor victims of chocolate factory explosion
The West Reading community honored, in a vigil and memorial, the seven people killed at the R.M. Chocolate Factory one week after the deadly blast.
DA: 'One-man violent crime spree' suspect shot by police after deadly double shooting, arson in N.J.
Officials say the shooting is under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County District Attorney's Office.
Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion: What we know about the victims
Days after the deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading, the county coroner has begun identifying victims of the tragedy that has rocked the town and state.
Berks County Coroner identifies all 7 victims of West Reading explosion
The names of all seven victims that were killed in the explosion at a Berks County chocolate factory are all identified and at least one family said they didn’t know until Wednesday their loved one had died.
Probe of deadly Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast focuses on gas pipeline
Federal safety officials are investigating the role of a natural gas pipeline in a fatal blast at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, the National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday.
Jumbled wreckage complicates West Reading chocolate factory blast probe
Investigators looking for the cause of a deadly explosion that leveled part of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory are facing an even more difficult task as they comb through wreckage that was picked apart and moved around during the weekend search for victims and survivors.
West Reading explosion: 7 confirmed dead, all accounted for after blast rocks chocolate factory
Seven people have been confirmed dead and all victims are presumed accounted for after an explosion rocked a historic chocolate factory in West Reading on Friday night.
West Reading community joins together to support families, first responders following devastating explosion
In the aftermath of the R.M. Palmer factory explosion, local organizations have established the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund and, already, thousands of dollars have poured in for the families affected.
Hope of finding loved ones alive fades as presumed last victims pulled from explosion rubble
The search for survivors after the West Reading factory explosion goes on as West Reading officials talk about the longstanding community partner the company has been.
Ulta theft suspects used unoccupied baby stroller to hide stolen goods, Pa. State Police say
A man and woman were arrested after Pennsylvania State Police say they used an empty baby stroller to steal expensive fragrances from an Ulta Beauty store.
Police: Woman, co-worker shot by ex-boyfriend who turned gun on himself in Berks County
According to officials, the shooter was known to police and he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.


















