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Former Pottstown pharmacy agrees to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed opioids
POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Federal authorities say a pharmacy formerly based in Pottstown has agreed to resolve allegations that it improperly dispensed opioids and other controlled substances. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced a settlement with Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd. Officials say the settlement resolves the case for...
Topton officials say strike may affect some borough services
TOPTON BOROUGH, Pa. - Officials in Topton say a strike involving some borough employees could affect services for area residents. A post on the borough's Facebook page states some Topton employees, who are members of Teamsters Local 773, are currently engaged in a strike. Officials say the borough council will...
Boyertown's Historic State Theater receives prestigious preservation award
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - The League of American Historic Theaters (LHAT) recently presented Boyertown's Historic State Theatre with a prestigious award. At their annual conference, LHAT awarded the State Theater the Joe Rosenberg Honorary Award for outstanding individual contribution. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and enhancement of historic theater properties.
Berks County resident, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology student wins National Masonry Competition
Sam Berryman, a first-year student at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and 2023 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School and Berks Career Technical Center, has won the gold medal at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championship in masonry. The competition, held between June 24-28 in Atlanta, GA, tested participants on their ability...
R.M. Palmer Building #5 demolition underway
WEST READING, Pa. – A demolition crew got to work Wednesday tearing down R.M. Palmer Building #5. West Reading officials notified residents in the 100 block of Franklin St. of partial lane restrictions, debris and dust. The demolition is to remove the structure in its entirety, city officials report.
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...
For Montgomery County Alternate GOP Delegate, Week of RNC Feels Heavier Than Expected
GOP delegates including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Montgomery County, are prepared to welcome Trump at the RNC. GOP delegates from Pennsylvania, including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Blue Bell, are prepared to welcome Trump at the Republican National Convention after the assassination attempt at his rally in Western Pennsylvania, write Julia Terruso and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Montgomery County pool seeing more visitors this year due to heat wave
ELKINS PARK, Pa. (CBS) — A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year with lifeguards saying that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area."It feels very hot," said 7-year-old Joni Crommartie-Scott of West Oak Lane. "Like, the concrete is so hot."She came to the Conklin Pool in Elkins Park looking for a little relief on a scorcher of a Tuesday."It just feels so nice," she said.Nearby, her mother Rhonda Crommartie-Scott set up the perfect spot in the shade and said she had brought her daughter and friends here every day for the past few weeks...
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Update: Schwenksville Concert Postponed to Thursday
SCHWENKSVILLE PA – The Schwenksville municipal summer concert featuring “Dibbs and The Detonators” has been postponed until Thursday (July 18), borough Secretary-Treasurer Gail Phillips reports. An abundance of caution is the reason. The borough website explains the performance was re-scheduled for Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Meadow...
Reading Pride Celebration announces Mayor Eddie Morán as Berks Pride Fest 2024 Grand Mashall
Reading Pride Celebration has announced the selection of Mayor Eddie Morán as Grand Marshall of the 18th Berks Pride Fest 2024. “Mayor Moran has been a true ally & Friend to Reading Pride and the LGBTQ+ community from his first day in office,” said Enrique Castro, Jr. Executive Director of Reading Pride Celebration (RPC).
Debate heating up over Reading's sidewalk cafe ordinance
READING, Pa. - It's summertime and grilling is a staple of the season. But some are raising safety concerns about the way it's being done in parts of Reading. "It creates a concern for the fire department, and it also creates a quality-of-life issue," said Charles Reed, supervisor of the property maintenance department for the City of Reading. "[It] affects the neighbors because the smoke that comes off of these grills, if you don't have air conditioning it just goes in the windows."
11-year-old given citizenship award for saving animals from pet store fire
EXETER TWP., Pa. -- A Berks County boy was honored with a citizenship award on Sunday. The boy, 11-year-old Cole Lechuga, was at Perfect Match Pet Shop in Exeter Township when it caught fire back on June 4th. He's credited with getting all the cats out of the store on...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Reading considers developing traffic-calming policy
READING, Pa. – The issue of traffic-calming was back on the agenda for Reading City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. Reading Public Works Director Timothy Krall reported to council about the status of the project. He noted that the city does not yet have a traffic-calming policy, but "it would be very good for the city to adopt [one] if the city wants to go in that direction." He continued, "It's not mandatory to have one, but it could be effective."
State officials tour Reading for closer look at urban farming efforts
READING, Pa. - State officials made stops in our region Wednesday to get a closer look at urban farming efforts. They're on a tour to highlight projects in cities in Pennsylvania that aim to increase access to healthy, fresh food. 69 News caught up with the tour at a pollinator...
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