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Reading considers $150K for Code Blue housing

Reading considers $150K for Code Blue housing

  • 53 mins ago

Councilmember Melissa Ventura said she would like to see a written agreement with Opportunity House before money is approved for temporary winter housing.

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Harris and Trump's final push before Election Day brings them to the same patch of Pennsylvania
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Harris and Trump's final push before Election Day brings them to the same patch of Pennsylvania

  • By JILL COLVIN, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and BILL BARROW - Associated Press
  • 1 hr ago

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made their final pitches to voters in the same parts of Pennsylvania at roughly…

Coroner IDs woman who died in Laureldale house fire

Coroner IDs woman who died in Laureldale house fire

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  • 2 hrs ago

The manner of death was ruled an accident.

Harris went to Reading to make a point about Trump. She left with a bag of plantains, cassava and rice

Harris went to Reading to make a point about Trump. She left with a bag of plantains, cassava and rice

  • Associated Press
  • 4 hrs ago

Pennsylvania has become a key part of the final day of the campaign between Harris and Trump. Both were in Reading on Monday.

Reading's 2023 audit: City budgeted for $3.8M deficit but had $10M surplus

Reading's 2023 audit: City budgeted for $3.8M deficit but had $10M surplus

  • David Kostival
  • 5 hrs ago

Reading City Council received some interesting financial news Monday night during a presentation of the 2023 audit finding.

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Supporters line up hours early for Trump election eve rally in Reading

Supporters line up hours early for Trump election eve rally in Reading

  • Tom Rader
  • 6 hrs ago

Trump last spoke at the arena for a rally on October 9th.

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Trump urges voters to turn out on Election Day during downtown Reading rally

Trump urges voters to turn out on Election Day during downtown Reading rally

  • Cierra Genelle
  • 6 hrs ago

The former president is closing out the campaign with a stop in Reading and urging voters to turn out on Election Day.

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Brush fire burns over two acres on Mt. Penn

Brush fire burns over two acres on Mt. Penn

  • Caitlin Rearden, 69 News
  • 9 hrs ago

Cleanup crews remained on the scene until the early morning hours putting out hotspots.

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All eyes on Pennsylvania on final campaign day. But why?

All eyes on Pennsylvania on final campaign day. But why?

  • Blakely McHugh
  • 11 hrs ago

If you look at the voting history of the counties in our region you'll see many of them have swung back and forth between voting for Democrati…

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The Latest: Trump and Harris visit our area for final campaign events

The Latest: Trump and Harris visit our area for final campaign events

  • 69 News, Tom Rader, Rob Manch
  • 16 hrs ago

Both Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are scheduled to hold events Monday in our area just one day before election day. 

City of Reading announces road closures for Monday's political rally at Santander Arena

City of Reading announces road closures for Monday's political rally at Santander Arena

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

The City of Reading has announced specific road closures for the upcoming Trump rally on Monday at the Santander Arena. 

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Berks families gather for holiday spirit at Jack Frost Parade

Berks families gather for holiday spirit at Jack Frost Parade

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

There was a bit of chill in the air, and a bit of frost on our cars on Sunday morning, just in time for the Jack Frost Parade in Berks. 

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Hundreds drive down Route 61 to deliver unwrapped toys for Christmas

Hundreds drive down Route 61 to deliver unwrapped toys for Christmas

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

A caravan of toys pulled into Reading's First Energy Stadium on Sunday.

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Annual festival at Berks synagogue features traditional Jewish dishes and desserts

Annual festival at Berks synagogue features traditional Jewish dishes and desserts

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

Over at the Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom in Wyomissing, people got to enjoy some delicious eats for the 24th annual Jewish Food and Cultura…

0:23
Reading School District announces Monday early dismissals

Reading School District announces Monday early dismissals

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

In anticipation of former President Trump's visit to Reading, the Reading School District will dismiss early on Monday, November 4, 2024 due t…

0:31
Pennsylvania State Police issue Monday traffic advisory for Lehigh and Berks

Pennsylvania State Police issue Monday traffic advisory for Lehigh and Berks

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

Pennsylvania State Police have issued a traffic advisory for Monday, November 4, that will affect both the Lehigh Valley and Berks County.

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