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See all homes sold in Berks County, Aug. 26 to Sept. 1
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1. There were 96 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 922-square-foot home on Byram Street in Reading that sold for $260,000. Bally.
Central Pa. motorcyclist killed on I-81 ID’d
A 38-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday evening on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County. Glen Leon-Veliz, of Berks County, died after the crash occurred at 5:16 p.m. near the underpass for Homestead Road at mile marker 81.6 southbound, East Hanover Township, according to Pennsylvania state police. He was not transported to a hospital.
11 businesses cited for alleged liquor violations
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Several establishments in Pennsylvania have been charged after liquor control enforcement operations were performed within multiple counties. The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (LCE) released details on recently performed compliance checks. LCE officers are responsible for enforcing liquor laws and related provisions within the region of the state licensed by […]
Glen Leon Veliz 38 Of Reading Killed In Motorcycle Crash:PSP
Glen "Jose" Leon Veliz, 38, of Reading, died at the scene of the crash near mile mark 82 on Interstate 81 South in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County at 5:16 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 31, PSP Jonestown Trooper Jordan Seiler detailed in the release. Traffic was detoured at exit 85...
PSP: Explosion leaves U-Haul, two structures damaged in Pennsylvania
MCKEAN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An explosion over the weekend has left Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) with questions. On Sunday, Sept. 1, around 4 a.m., an explosion destroyed a 2022 Ford F-650 U-Haul box truck. The explosion also caused significant damage to two structures nearby, according to PSP. The total amount of damage to the […]
PA Turnpike warns drivers of ongoing ‘smishing’ scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is once again warning drivers of an ongoing text scam. It impersonates the turnpike and other toll agencies in an attempt to steal information. The PA Turnpike posted a picture on Facebook warning residents not to click any links or provide any personal information when receiving this text message. If you receive […]
Volunteers discover new bee species in Pennsylvania
University Park, Pa. — Community scientists in Pennsylvania have reported multiple new species of bees never before found in the commonwealth through a monitoring program led by Penn State. The program, in which highly trained participants collected bees throughout Pennsylvania, was designed to document regional patterns of bee biodiversity and their abundance as the critically important pollinators are in decline nationwide. A new study, recently published in the Annals of...
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
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