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Buca di Beppo closes abruptly in Berks, was last PA location
SPRING TOWNSHIP — The Buca di Beppo restaurant at Broadcasting Square in Spring Township has abruptly closed its doors. The restaurant has been a staple at the shopping center, offering Italian food in a family-style dining environment. Buca di Beppo was open as recently as Friday evening. However, the...
Berks-based organization raises awareness about human trafficking
READING, Pa. - A Berks-based organization is raising awareness about human trafficking. 69 News spoke with Safe Berks about the resources that are available for human trafficking survivors. "We ask no questions, we'll be here for you," said Macy Lluberes, director of crisis services at Safe Berks. "It shines a...
Police find evidence of weapons manufacturing inside Reading home
READING, Pa. - A Reading man jailed for simple assault is facing a new list of charges related to the illegal possession of firearms, police say. On July 13, James Freeman-Neely was arrested by Reading Police for simple assault and transported to Berks County Jail. Police say the assault victim filed a Protection from Abuse order (PFA) against Freeman-Neely pursuant to his arrest.
‘Dangerous’ gun trafficking network with Montgomery, Berks ties dismantled
NORRISTOWN — Authorities dismantled a “sophisticated and dangerous” multi-county gun trafficking organization and linked it to nine men from Pottstown and Berks County, who illegally obtained, manufactured and sold handguns, 3D printed ghost guns, and suppressors and switches. “By illegally buying and selling store-bought firearms, this gun...
County unveils new Youth Shelter program at the Berks County Youth Center
Berks County officials and local legislators gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the new Youth Shelter program at the Berks County Youth Center, located at the former Berks County Residential Center on 1040 Berks Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of months of renovation and planning aimed at providing a safe haven for juveniles facing complex mental and behavioral challenges.
Elderly woman dies nearly 3 weeks after crashing vehicle into tree in Berks
GREENWICH TWP., Pa. - An elderly woman has died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this month. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says Marilyn Barlip, 80, of Greenwich Twp. was pronounced dead Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Barlip was the driver of a vehicle that veered off...
Spotted Lanternflies Have Great Hitchhiking Abilities, Making It Harder to Slow Invasive Pest Down
Spotted lanternflies have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to rapidly spread around the country and their staying power. Spotted lanternflies — which are back in the Philadelphia region — have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to rapidly spread around the country and their staying power, writes Alan Yu for WHYY.
See all homes sold in Berks County, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 80 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,344-square-foot home on East Tanner Street in Mount Aetna that sold for $255,000.
Pa. winery near the Lehigh Valley closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Montgomery and Berks schools, officials laud state budget’s historic education funding hike
When Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the Pennsylvania Legislature on a Tuesday in early February, he laid down a challenge. “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do right by our kids,” the governor said. “Let’s seize this moment. If we do this right, we will not only set our young people up for individual success, but we will lift up our entire commonwealth in the process.”
US women's Olympic gymnastics team dazzles in leotards made by Berks County company
READING, Pa. — The U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team is already dazzling the judges in Paris. Right now, it's in the lead going into Tuesday's competition. Some of that shine comes from the Susquehanna Valley. A Berks County company has been playing a special role in the athletes' quest...
Missouri nonprofit takes over 4 Pa. nursing homes
Lutheran Senior Services, a Missouri nonprofit has agreed to take over the senior living operations of Middletown-based Diakon, a Lutheran organization that offers a range of services for children, families, and adults. The two organizations announced that the agreement was finalized to combine Diakon’s senior living operations with Lutheran Senior...
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Gov. Shapiro joins Treasury head Yellen to announce IRS Direct File will launch in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has joined the growing list of states where taxpayers will be able to get free help filing their returns with the IRS through a federal program called Direct File.
Penn State Reports Whooping Cough Cases at University Park
With pertussis, or whooping cough, on the rise nationally and in Pennsylvania, Penn State reported on Monday that it has had several cases of the respiratory illness since the spring at University Park. Five confirmed and six probable cases have been identified on campus since mid-March, according to a news release. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7,251 whooping cough cases had been reported nationwide as of June 29, more than triple the same time last year. The cases mark a return to pre-2020 levels, the CDC noted, adding that cases began dropping off in 2020 likely because...
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is ready if his boss gets a new job
Pittsburgh, Pa. — If Gov. Josh Shapiro becomes vice president, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would become Pennsylvania’s youngest and first-ever Black governor. Shapiro is widely believed to be one of several Democrats under consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. Harris is the likely Democratic nominee for president, after President Joe Biden bowed out of his reelection bid on July 21. If Shapiro ascends to higher office and steps aside, Davis would serve the remainder of his term. ...
PennDot bridge inspection process needs improvement, says performance audit
(WHTM)– A performance audit of the PennDOT bridge inspection process shows that the system needs improvement, according to Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor. General Auditor DeFoor highlighted the need for improvements in PennDOT’s bridge inspections, especially for bridges in poor condition. ‘ “I am here to tell you as an auditor that processes matter,” Auditor General […]
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