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Dwelling fire reported in city of Reading
READING, Pa. -- Firefighters responded to a dwelling fire in Reading Friday. It was reported in the 600 block of Locust St. in the city. Reports say the small structure fire was mostly knocked down by 5:20 p.m. No words on injuries or what caused the fire to start. This...
Weekend-long car show begins n MontCo
POTTSTOWN, Pa. -- A weekend-long car show is underway in Pottstown, Montgomery County. L'oe Show held a bike ride and brunch Friday morning. On Saturday, visitors can enjoy a car and coffee event, group meet-ups and more. The Main Show closes the weekend on Sunday. There will be prizes, special...
Reading Country Club in Exeter up for sale
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The landmark Reading Country Club is up for sale. Exeter Township, which owns the property, specifies a minimum asking price of 4.8 Million dollars, according to their website. The property for sale includes the golf course and clubhouse. The township says bids will be accepted until...
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Pottstown Commuters Alerted to King Street Closure for PECO Utility Work, Detours in Place
PECO Energy has a project that will put the brakes on your usual commute. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that starting Wednesday, September 4, utility construction is locking down eastbound King Street. The artery will be closed off weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM between Route 100 and Shoemaker Road until Friday, November 1, potentially pushing your patience and punctuality to the limits.
Renewed Centre Park opens in Reading after extensive restoration
The City of Reading celebrated the dedication of the newly revitalized Centre Park, located at 725 Centre Ave. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Friday morning, marked the completion of the project, and was attended by city officials, state representatives, along with local residents who have long been invested in the park’s future.
September Events In and Around Chester County, PA
Enjoy an outdoor BYO dinner under the lights with live music and beverage vendors. The event is modeled after traditional late summer or early fall Dinner in White events held in communities around the world. Guests enjoy takeout from one of Pottstown’s restaurants and eateries, or prepare their own picnic meal, dine together and say farewell to summer with a ceremonial white-napkin wave. Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High St., Pottstown. 6 to 9 p.m. $15. FeteEnBlancPottstown.com.
Novus Medical Services celebrates opening of new Reading clinic
Novus Medical Services, a leading LGBTQ+-owned and affirming sexual health organization, celebrated the grand opening of its newest clinic in Reading, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The event marked the official opening of Novus’ sixth clinic in Eastern Pennsylvania, further expanding its reach to provide essential sexual health services to the community.
Berks County Board of Elections hears details on litigation involving the counting of mail-in ballots
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections on Thursday heard a report concerning the details of a recent Commonwealth Court decision involving mail-in and absentee ballots. Special Counsel, Wyomissing attorney Jeff Butkowski, gave the details on the decision regarding Zimmerman V. the Depart of State. At issue...
Road closed since deadly RM Palmer explosion reopens
W. READING, Pa. -- A road closed since a deadly explosion at the RM Palmer plant in West Reading is open again. South Second Avenue has been closed since the explosion in March of last year. Borough Council voted to reopen it this week. A makeshift memorial honoring those lost...
Perkiomen Valley over Governor Mifflin 31-14
COLLEGEVILLE — Governor Mifflin coach Mick Vecchio put it succinctly after Friday night’s loss to Perkiomen Valley. “I thought they were pretty good, but they’re really good,” Vecchio said of the Vikings. Vecchio’s Mustangs had some moments but PV asserted itself on both sides of the...
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