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U.S. Senator Bob Casey statement on the release of families from the Berks Family Residential Center

U.S. Senator Bob Casey statement on the release of families from the Berks Family Residential Center

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SCRANTON, Pa. -- Sunday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the release of all families from the Berks Family Residential Center:

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Heating oil spill makes mess in Union Township

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Homeowners in Union Township reacted to word of 50 gallons of orange heating oil, leaking onto white snow on a tract of low marshy ground near…

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Although the House package will include the minimum wage hike, the Senate parliamentarian has ruled the move would violate budget reconciliati…

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Data shows minority homeownership gap in Berks

Data shows minority homeownership gap in Berks

  • Jim Vasil
  • Updated Feb 27, 2021

New statistics show a disparity in homeownership between whites and minority communities.

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Megadeth member gives local artist nod on social media

Megadeth member gives local artist nod on social media

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Dave Mustaine's uncle, Edward Woltemate Jr., is a deaf artist who channeled his personal experiences into creating his own alternate world.

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Tower Health closes COVID-19 testing site in Reading

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The health system said its urgent care center in Gilbertsville will be open longer.

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"It really is sort of a map for how we can better utilize the property in the future."

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Charges filed in operation of 'illegal casino' in Berks

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Two of the four suspects remain at large, officials said.

Berks commissioners emphasize need for mass vaccination

Berks commissioners emphasize need for mass vaccination

  • David Kostival
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"It's much easier to protect the most vulnerable citizens with a mass vaccination site than it is to deal with a fractured system of pharmacis…

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RPD: Man arrested, another sought in exchange of gunfire

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At least one of the two men has a history of gang affiliation and involvement in prior shootings/shots-fired incidents in Reading, the police said.

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Pre-trial hearing held for mom accused of hanging 2 kids

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  • Updated Feb 25, 2021

Lisa Snyder's attorney is asking for the trial to be moved out of Berks County or for an out-of-county jury to be seated.

'Healing the planet': Giant, Rodale form partnership

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"These targeted investments grow opportunities for consumers to buy what they want and farmers and grocers to earn more."

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Leaders hope multipronged approach helps curb violence

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  • Updated Feb 25, 2021

'We'll be working and having officers on the street working diligently to hopefully keep our neighborhoods here in the city safe.'

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  • Updated Feb 25, 2021

Freddy Adames always wanted to own watering hole in Reading, where people could order good food and drinks, and forget the world outside.

RSD may be ready to discuss in-person classes in March

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