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Thousands without power after severe storms hit central Pa.
More than 28,000 Pennsylvanians do not have electricity Wednesday morning, hours after thunderstorms with powerful winds lashed the midstate. Nearly 10,000 PPL customers reported outages as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. About 2,000 of those outages are in Lancaster County, and another nearly 3,000 are in Chester County. PPL estimated power...
Fleetwood man trains for shot to win gold at Olympics
MAIDENCREEK TWP., Pa. - Just a little over a week away from the 2024 Olympic Games, a Berks County man is gearing up for his chance to compete. He'll be the seventh person with ties to the county to head to the Olympics. On Aug. 2, you can tune into...
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...
Berks County company outfitting the US women's gymnastics team for Paris Olympics
We all know the United States gymnasts are going for gold at the Olympics in Paris this month, but did you know the company responsible for outfitting them is from the Delaware Valley?GK Elite in Reading, Berks County has been making gymnastics leotards and apparel for decades, but this is the first time they are unveiling the uniforms to the public before the team hits the mat.Action News reporter Christie Ileto has the full story in the player above.To see the full Olympic collection from GK Elite, visit: GKElite.com.
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Southeast Pa. Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 5:04 p.m. on Tuesday valid until 5:30 p.m. for Berks, Chester, Lehigh and Montgomery counties. Prepare for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Bechtelsville,...
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...
See all homes sold in Berks County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 133 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,332-square-foot home on Mountain View Road in Reading that sold for $273,000.
Dirt Track Racing with Driver Junior Mikosz | Strapped In
Feature race car driver Junior Mikosz joins host Mike Feltenberger and co-host Mike Fitzgerald to discuss his dirt track racing career. For a full listing of BCTV’s live broadcast schedule, visit https://www.bctv.org/tv-schedule/. This program was produced at the BCTV studio in beautiful downtown Reading, PA. If you’re a member...
Albright College Appoints Inaugural School of Educational Innovation Dean
Albright College is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine M. Remley, Ph.D., as dean of the School of Educational Innovation at Albright College. Remley will continue Albright’s long-standing history of educating teachers through a range of deeply experiential programs, which have recently been recognized by Colleges of Distinction. She will lead Albright’s undergraduate and graduate programs in education, the combined 4+1 bachelor’s and master’s degree in education program, and post-graduate certifications in K-12, secondary education, and special education PreK-12.
Sunday in the Park with Reading Theater Project
As any artist will tell you, ideas for projects can pop into your mind in the most unexpected ways. For example, Vicki Haller Graff, artistic director of Reading Theater Project, came up with the concept for an outdoor arts event while walking with her son and their dog in the park surrounding the Reading Public Museum during the early weeks of the pandemic.
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...
Berks Summer Fest Set for July 27 at FirstEnergy Stadium
Berks Arts and the Reading Fightin Phils are pleased to announce the second annual Berks Summer Fest, celebrating music, food, and fun all day on Saturday, July 27, at FirstEnergy Stadium. The family-friendly day will feature activities for kids and four major concerts for families on the Plaza Stage in...
Historical Architectural Review Board Meeting 7/16/24 | City of Reading, PA
The Historical Architectural Review Board for the City of Reading, PA held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Follow along with the agenda here: https://www.readingpa.gov/images/harb/Harb_Agenda_July_16_2024_.pdf?66917f9c. From the program: Historical Architectural Review Board | City of Reading, PA.
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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