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Update: Be prepared for heat index values up to 106 degrees until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:16 a.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index...
Zuber Realty’s Annual Veteran Food Drive Collects and Delivers Donations
Pictured above, from left to right: Rich Zuber, Vanessa Deskie, Connie Dolansky, Diane Evanco, Kathy Morcrette, Dennis Morcrette, and Lee Heffner get ready to load the Zuber bus with donations from the community for their annual veterans food drive. Zuber Realty realized another successful food drive that brought in an...
Berks County to conduct Mosquito Control Operation in Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough
The Berks County Conservation District Mosquito-Borne Disease Program has announced a truck-mounted, ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation scheduled for Tuesday, July 16th. The targeted areas include residential and recreational zones in Exeter Township south of Rt. 422 and the Exeter Happy Landings Park area in St. Lawrence Borough. This...
Authorities raid Penn Street t-shirt shop, arrest operator on drug, gun charges
READING, Pa. - A Reading business operator is under arrest, facing multiple drug and weapons charges. On Friday, July 12, Pennsylvania State Police, Berks County Detectives and the Berks County Drug Task force served a search warrant on 60-year-old Gregory Borges. Investigators also served a warrant on a retail business...
Crews Battle Early Morning Barn Fire In Berks County
The fire at the barn, located off South 7th Street, reached two alarms, authorities said. The barn contained hay and equipment but all the dairy cows on the property were in another structure and were not harmed, the department said. Excavation equipment was called to the scene to "tear apart...
Dirty vents, filters, ceiling fans throughout facility: Berks County restaurant inspections, July 13, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Hoober’s Produce, 2934 N. 5th St. Reading, July 6. Pass. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in small refrigerator. Observed stained/scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Empowering Youth Voices | R City
Co hosts Lex da Don and Juliana are joined by Reading, PA Poet Laureate Adrian Perez and artist/entrepreneur J Posted (Jostar) to talk about what shaped each of their creativity and ways that the voices of youth can be empowered. Originally aired on BCTV: 7/12/24. For a full listing of...
These 14 Pa. towns have lost the most residents since 2020. See if your city made our list
As many Pennsylvania counties face a long-term decline in population, some cities and towns across the commonwealth have already started seeing their residents decrease since 2020. Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that nearly 66% of Pennsylvania’s more than 2,500 municipalities saw their communities drop in size between...
Police: One person killed in Lebanon city motorcycle accident Sunday
Lebanon City Police Department officials said one person has died after a fatal motorcycle accident at the intersection of Mifflin Street and Hanover Street Sunday. On At 8:30 p.m. July 14, 2024, police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Upon arrival, officers located a motorcyclist who was critically injured.
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
How to stay safe at political, sports events
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – This weekend’s violence in Pennsylvania and Miami has some people questioning how they would react during these types of incidents. “Some people chose to do wrong,” said Connie Vaughan with Quality Consulting and Security Services Inc. There are steps you can take to be prepared before and during your outing to […]
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission visits local church during statewide tour
A civil rights agency hosted a town hall meeting in an effort to strengthen communities. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission visited the Second Baptist Church as part of its statewide tour, called PHRC on the Road: Building a Beloved Community. The tour allowed the institution to listen to concerns regarding...
COLA considers new rates, regulations for ‘consumptive use’ water customers
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Pennsylvania officials release new recommendations for protecting wildlife
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new report is being highlighted by Pennsylvania officials for its recommendations to use wildlife corridors to protect wildlife, limit vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats. The Theodore Roosevelt Conversation Partnership and PennEnviroment highlighted the new legislative budget and finance committee report calls for some changes. These suggested changes include better utilizing forested […]
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials warn about text message scam targeting financial information
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" that is attempting to get people's personal financial information. Scam text messages that say they're from the "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services" are being sent to random individuals, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The messages contain urgent requests and say the account will incur additional charges if overdue payments are not made right away, the commission said. People who receive an unexpected text like this should not click the link.Earlier this year, a similar phishing scam targeted EZ-Pass users in Pennsylvania and other states. The Philadelphia Parking Authority recently warned residents about a similar "smishing scam" – a scam using SMS or text message.For E-ZPass customers, there are multiple approved safe methods to check your account — the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.Customers who get a fraudulent message can report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
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