Drug offenses land Berks man behind bars

The Lebanon Daily News - Sat Nov 28

A 27-year-old Berks County man has been sentenced to state prison for drug offenses.

Sled dogs rescued from Canada up for adoption in York County

The York Daily Record - Sat Nov 28

Six of 100 sled dogs rescued from Canada arrived at the York County SPCA. The shelter recently partnered with the Humane Society of the United States' emergency services placement program.

Police Investigating Massive Fire In Berks County

WFMZ - Sat Nov 28

State Police in Reading are investigating a massive fire at an abandoned building in Bern Township.

Oh Deer! Black Friday Shoppers Surprised; Cars Damaged

WFMZ-TV Allentown - Fri Nov 27

Shoppers say they were shocked! And it had nothing to do with Black Friday bargains.

Grocery Store First In Berks County To Sell Beer

WFMZ - Fri Nov 27

Despite opposition from some and a lengthy approval process by government leaders, a grocery store has become the first to offer beer for sale to its customers.

Start school hour later

Reading Eagle/Reading Times - Fri Nov 27

Start school hour later Editor: Beginning between the ages of 11 and 14 and lasting through the teens, most children need more sleep - around 9 hours every night, according to Pediatrics magazine.

Groups thankful they can share food, company throughout Berks

Reading 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 awards

Reading 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.

Gateway to be home to economic groups

Reading Eagle/Reading Times - Thu Nov 26

Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Berks Economic Partnership and Greater Berks Development Fund will share a floor in the downtown landmark.

Fatal crash spurs concern over teenage drivers

Philly.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.