Reading Eagle/Reading Times - Fri Nov 27
An overdose of a prescription drug caused the death last month of a 17-year-old Reading High School student, the Berks County coroner's office said Friday.
After bargains, Black Friday shoppers' thoughts turn to foodReading Eagle/Reading Times - Fri Nov 27
An army of shoppers marches on its stomach, too - even if it is the day after Thanksgiving.
10 join Muhlenberg School District hall of fameReading Eagle/Reading Times - Fri Nov 27
The Muhlenberg School District inducted 10 new members into its hall of fame Friday night during a banquet at the Riveredge restaurant in Greenfields.
Groups thankful they can share food, company throughout BerksReading Eagle/Reading Times - Thu Nov 26
Waitresses from a West Reading cafe drove vans into Reading Thursday, picking up more than 50 people to indulge in a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast.
Swine flu prompts districts to consider suspending attendance awardsReading Eagle/Reading Times - Thu Nov 26
Some Berks County districts offer perfect attendance awards to students - a carrot meant to encourage them not skip school.
Contestants for pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman break the ice in TempleReading Eagle/Reading Times - Thu Nov 26
Amy Kerlin felt a tinge of sadness to be five hours away from her family in Beaver County for the first time on Thanksgiving.
Fatal crash spurs concern over teenage driversPhilly.com - Wed Nov 25
Andrew Case was so passionate about lacrosse that he joked about living in his sister's basement - she was planning to be a doctor, so could afford to put him up - so he could travel around the world playing his favorite sport.
Suspect Identified In Robbery Of Bank In Berks CountyWFMZ-TV Allentown - Wed Nov 25
Police have identified the man they say robbed a bank in Berks County this morning as James Dunbar.
Husky Rescued From Canadian Breeder Needs HomeWFMZ - Wed Nov 25
The Humane Society of Berks County opened its doors to a dog from across the border.
Firefighters continue to battle blaze at vacant factory building in ReadingReading Eagle/Reading Times - Tue Nov 24
Dozens of firefighters are still working to control a raging three-alarm blaze at a vacant factory building in northwest Reading.
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