7 charged in voter registration fraud in Berks, 2 other PA counties [Updated]
State attorney general charges six street canvassers paid to collect registrations last year and the...
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Berks high school football: Wilson’s mistakes add up, fall to Manheim Township for Section 1 title
Blue Streaks beat Bulldogs 20-14
High school football: Berks Catholic wins Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 5 title in dramatic fashion
The Saints win in overtime
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ dies at 100
June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at...
Reading GlowFEST will go on without carnival rides
A Ferris wheel and other rides will not be at the festival, bot other activities...
Creativity wins big at Boyertown spooktacular parade
Titanic, Avatar, Boyertown Granny Club, The Great Pumpkin and BASH band win first place.
Crowd comes out for spooky fun at Douglassville Halloween parade
Ghosts, the grim reaper and aliens brought on the spooky vibes and Spongebob, Sesame Street...
Halloween decoration tour Creepin’ for Critters benefits animals
There are 12 homes on the Creepin' for Critters tour scattered throughout Berks, with the...
Do we really still need trick-or-treat? [Opinion]
Has the door-to-door tradition outlived its usefulness?
Raids, arrests cap probe into cocaine shipments from Puerto Rico to Reading [corrected]
The investigation culminated with raids on a dozen locations and nearly 20 arrests.
Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage holds down Dodgers for 4 innings in historic World Series start
The Boyertown High grad didn’t have his best stuff but limited the Los Angeles Dodgers...
Trevor Zegras scores twice in third as Flyers down Isles in shootout
Trevor Zegras had two goals and an assist, Matvei Michkov scored the game-winner in a...
FBI indicts dozens of people in major Philadelphia drug trafficking bust
Cocaine, fentanyl and heroin were sold in the Kensington area in “one of the most...
All-Berks girls tennis team: Wilson’s Jin Lin Chen is Player of the year
Bulldogs' Todd Gensemer is the Coach of the Year
Eagles eye reality check vs. Giants
The Eagles get a quick shot at payback Sunday when they host the New York...
Penn State tries to move forward amidst all the uncertainty [opinion]
Nittany Lions prepare for five games while also mulling their futures
High school football: Twin Valley finishes regular season 10-0, Section 4 champs
The Raiders finished the regular season unbeaten at 10-0 and now head to District 3...
Daily docket: October 25, 2025
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High school football roundup: Wyomissing routs Lampeter-Strasburg
Spartans gain 475 yards on the ground in 46-7 victory; Exeter also cruises
Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean
U.S. forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica Saturday as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength,...
Ribbon-cutting opens Longswamp museum
Collections encompass more than 2,000 items that, together, help to tell the story of Longswamp...
Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire
Consumers had complained about finding pieces of wiry metal in the jerky.
JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters
Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar have racked up an astronomical million legal bill.
Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump’s controversies
It is not clear how the Reagan Foundation entered the fray over the ad.
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Oct. 24
Scores from around the state
The CEO of the Alamo’s historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted a 2023 academic paper Kate Rogers wrote on X.
IM ABLE Foundation’s Ruck and Roll celebrates strength, endurance, inclusion
Designed to promote physical challenge, community connection, and inclusivity, the event will also raise critical...
Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol
The monuments are the first statues of women placed on the state Capitol grounds.
US starts investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia
The investigation may aim to find new leverage against Beijing.
Berks high school football scoreboard: Manheim Township beats Wilson for LL Section 1 title
The final weekend of the high school football regular season is upon us
Trump administration won’t tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says
The declarations are part of a two-page Agriculture Department memo that surfaced Friday.
Eschewing the hype, VJ Edgecombe sees ‘building blocks’ in historic 76ers debut
VJ Edgecombe aced his first test as an NBA player Wednesday night. Friday, he passed...
Federal employees detail worries over shutdown layoffs
The court filings detail the searing toll of the shutdown and the termination notices.
12,000 comments poured in on North Carolina’s new Trump-backed map. And they weren’t positive
Lawmakers held no public forums in the affected areas and did no outreach to voters.
Inspector Clouseau? The mystery man photographed after the Louvre jewel heist creates a buzz
Posts on social media declared the well-dressed man to be a French detective.
White House demolition company grapples with PR nightmare
Aceco, a Maryland demolition company, finds itself in a public relations nightmare sparked by people...
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown ruled out against Giants
Wide receiver A.J. Brown missed every practice this week with a nagging hamstring injury, and...
US coffee prices spike due to tariffs and poor weather
It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix.
2,000 mink released from Iowa farm in what trade group calls ‘terrorist act’
An animal welfare advocate says mink farms crowd animals in inhumane cages.
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
The announcement raises ethical questions after Trump had said a friend offered the gift.
With ‘urgency’ of new season, Union eager to fight Fire in playoff opener
Excitement builds ahead of playoff opener at Subaru Park. Union returns to playoffs after missing...
NFL fines Giants, Daboll and Skattebo for violating concussion protocols
The NFL levied three fines totaling $315,000 against the Giants on Friday for violating concussion...
How do you know if you have a gambling problem?
If you experience mood changes, you may be showing warning signs of a gambling addiction.
How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting
The court’s ruling struck down a 1992 federal law.
Marching bands hit high note in Orwigsburg
Field shows featured music of The Beatles, George Gershwin, Dua Lupa, Metallica, Aerosmith and David...
EU accuses Meta and TikTok of breaching transparency rules
Meta and TikTok could face billions of dollars in fines.
Reading Pagoda parking lot, access road reopened [Update]
Closure marks next step in $4.7 million restoration of Reading’s landmark atop Mount Penn.
Reading Public Works proposes nearly $10 million budget for 2026
Officials say higher part-time wages, overtime pay and rising supply costs are key factors behind...
Rookie Trey Yesavage, Berks County grad, to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, in just his 7th big league game [Updated]
Trey Yesavage, a 2021 graduate of Boyertown High School in Berks County, is starting Game...
Berks roundup: Wilson, Exeter will meet in District 3 Class 4A girls volleyball quarterfinals
Match is Saturday with the winner automatically qualifying for the state tournament
District 3 boys soccer: Conrad Weiser breezes into Class 3A semifinals
The Scouts automatically qualify for the state playoffs
Daily docket: October 24, 2025
Today's daily thought and birth announcements
Downtown Reading’s GlowFEST returns Saturday [updated]
The free community festival will feature a Ferris wheel, food and art vendors, live entertainment...
Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology to host annual conference
The event connects girls with hands-on STEM experiences
Flyers still looking for first road win after loss at Ottawa
Flyers fall to 0-2-1 away from home with 2-1 setback
U.S. women honor Alex Morgan, then fall to Portugal at Subaru Park
CHESTER — The U.S. women’s national team honored Alex Morgan before Thursday night’s game at...
VJ Edgecombe has historic debut in 76ers’ opener in Boston
His 34 points was the third-highest-scoring debut in NBA history, most since Wilt Chamberlain. Now,...
Reading man admits to raping 2 children in Lansdale
A Reading man admitted to charges he sexually assaulted two underage girls in Lansdale and...
High school football: Berks Catholic goes for Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 5 title
The Saints host Annville-Cleona on Friday night
2 men charged in $100,000 Lowe’s theft ring spanning eastern PA
Two men have been charged with running an organized retail theft ring targeting Lowe's stores...
Satellite images show before and after of demolition of White House East Wing
President Donald Trump is moving forward with the construction of a new ballroom at the...
New York man forced woman to take part in Berks check-fraud plot, police say
The check-fraud scheme came to light when she tried to cash a forged check at...
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to investigate PPL’s proposed rate hike
In September, the Allentown-based utility requested an annual base rate increase of $356.3 million per...
Suspect charged with murder in Kada Scott’s death as video reveals a possible accomplice
Video footage suggests a possible accomplice was involved in burying the body of 23-year-old Kada...
7 inducted into Berks County Military Hall of Fame
The inductees will be honored at the annual Berks County Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Dance...
It’s hard to explain Nick Singleton’s struggles at Penn State [opinion]
Senior running back is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry for the Lions
Citizen Advocacy of Phoenixville sends out call for runners
For the 39th year, Citizen Advocacy of Phoenixville will be holding their annual run in...
Berks high school football: Wilson goes for Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 title
The Bulldogs host Manheim Township in a winner-takes-all game on Friday night
Rock Music Menu: Bon Jovi announces return to the road in 2026
Plus, Vinyl of the Week is Oasis, "(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? [30th Anniversary Edition]"
LIHEAP applications delayed until December because of government shutdown
Pennsylvanians who need immediate assistance with heating bills can contact a utility assistance program.
District 3 field hockey tournament: 3 Berks teams win in first round
Oley Valley, Berks Catholic and Wilson advance
Daily docket: October 23, 2025
Today's daily thought, a birth announcement and marriage license applications
Bill requiring Pa. schools to notify parents of weapon incidents heads to governor's desk
“This legislation stems from an incident in the Parkland School District when parents learned about...
Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have condemned the move.
New luxury hotel for dogs opens in Chester County
The new location is the fifth K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel in Chester and Montgomery...
Everclear, Cage the Elephant, Winter among area concert highlights [Seven in Seven]
Welcome to Seven in Seven, where we look at shows coming to the region over...
Regional events include Billie Eilish, holiday craft show and seasonal happenings (Weekend roundup-updated)
Things to do in southeastern Pennsylvania:
Maxey scores 40 points as 76ers rally to beat Celtics 117-116
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt...
A.J. Brown’s hamstring adds drama as Eagles prep for Giants
The Eagles’ top playmaker was a spectator Wednesday.
In honoring Alex Morgan, U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrates change in Chester
The U.S. women’s soccer team is in the midst of a necessary change of generations....
California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays
Newsom said he's fast-tracking $80 million for food banks in nearly every county.
Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab
The cuts affect Meta's Fundamental AI Research, plus product-related AI and AI infrastructure units.
Profits at Musk’s car company plunged again last quarter even as it sold more vehicles
Tesla shares fell 1% in after-hours trading.
US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
The $38 trillion update is found in the latest Treasury Department report.
University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
Officials accused its president of failing to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices Trump has...
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Posters have been commissioned for the Olympics since the early 20th century.
Penn State’s Andy Kotelnicki is at a loss for words about offense’s woes
Nittany Lions rank 97th in total offense and 109th in passing offense
Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for ‘industrial-scale’ scraping of user comments
The lawsuit confronts lesser-known services the AI industry relies on to acquire online writings needed...
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says
The decision led to criticism from President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.
Kohberger objects to paying more restitution to student murder victims’ families
Kohberger’s public defense argued he has “no ability now or in the future to pay.”
Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s trial date set in case over fight with truck driver
Sanchez has been off the air since the Oct. 4 incident in downtown Indianapolis.
Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data as respiratory illness season begins
Without the CDC, states must rely on ‘DIY’ disease surveillance.
Hundreds of Cubans living in South Florida for years are being quietly deported to Mexico
It is unclear how many immigrants from third countries have been deported to Mexico.
Berks veteran receives long-awaited Bronze Star Medal
Charles Ziegler received the Bronze Star Medal more than five decades after serving in Vietnam.
World Affairs Council of Greater Reading to host trivia night fundraiser
The Oct. 24 event is the organization's largest funding source for its Alan Miller Scholarship...
Animal Rescue League of Berks County receives $4,000 grant for adoption event
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County will use the ASPCA grant for its Subaru...
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
Previously, individual agencies could manage their own communications with Congress.
Disneyland to update Soarin’ ride for America’s 250th anniversary
‘Soarin’ Across America’ opens at Disney California Adventure in summer 2026.
Overwhelmed by debt? Ease into a plan with these expert tips
Financial therapists recommend small steps at your own pace.
Patullo’s plan pays off for Eagles
The plan shifted. And so did the game.