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Berks Book Bonanza launches spring collection drive Now through June 13, volunteers will be on hand to accept donations of gently-used books, DVDs, puzzles, games, and more during select days and times.

Berks Book Bonanza launches spring collection drive

Physical therapy challenges: The key to making it work A new survey shows 3 out of 4 patients don’t complete their physical therapy homework, leading to stalled recoveries and potential surgical setbacks.

Physical therapy challenges: The key to making it work

Carbon Co. crash knocks out power to more than 1,000 customers A crash on a major roadway Tuesday evening caused a widespread power outage that left hundreds in the dark.

Carbon Co. crash knocks out power to more than 1,000 customers

Greater Berks Development Fund sells 24-acre parcel to Wyomissing developer The land has been sold to C&B Development LLC, (C&B), Wyomissing.

Greater Berks Development Fund sells 24-acre parcel to Wyomissing developer

Wyomissing borough manager announces resignation after 18 years of service The Borough Council announced the resignation of Borough Manager Michele Bare on Tuesday.

Wyomissing borough manager announces resignation after 18 years of service

Hunterdon County, NJ announces electronics recycling and household hazardous waste collection events The commissioners say all events are open to Hunterdon County residents only and are limited to household quantities.

Hunterdon County, NJ announces electronics recycling and household hazardous waste collection events

Musical showcase highlighting artists of color to hit stage at Civic Theatre of Allentown Juanita Renay and Veronica Cummings visited 69 News at Sunrise Wednesday morning to tell us more.

Musical showcase highlighting artists of color to hit stage at Civic Theatre of Allentown

Record warmth brings crowds outdoors; firefighters warn of brush fire risk Officials say warm temperatures, dry brush and wind can quickly turn small fires into big problems.

Record warmth brings crowds outdoors; firefighters warn of brush fire risk

Procession escorts body of fallen State Police Corporal killed in line of duty to funeral home A procession escorted the body of Cpl. Tim O'Connor to a funeral home in the West Chester area Tuesday.

Procession escorts body of fallen State Police Corporal killed in line of duty to funeral home

Crews battle smoky 2-alarm fire in Bethlehem Smoke poured out of the home's windows.

Crews battle smoky 2-alarm fire in Bethlehem

PUC urges utilities to stay alert for cyber threats amid global tensions The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission sent an advisory to utility providers across the state with a simple message: Stay alert.

PUC urges utilities to stay alert for cyber threats amid global tensions

Gov. Sherrill’s $60B budget proposal seeks solutions to stabilize state finances, but Republicans question spending New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled her first budget proposal.

Gov. Sherrill’s $60B budget proposal seeks solutions to stabilize state finances, but Republicans question spending

One more warm day that ends with a gusty shower or t-storm; seasonable temps to end the week We will squeeze out one more day with temperatures in the 70's before things turn more seasonable.

One more warm day that ends with a gusty shower or t-storm; seasonable temps to end the week

Crash closes Route 378 for hours in Bethlehem A car flipped and ended up on its side in the grass next to the northbound lanes of the highway.

Crash closes Route 378 for hours in Bethlehem

Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle. The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents .

Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

New restaurant coming soon to former drive-thru Wawa location in Lehigh County A fast-casual restaurant chain is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.

New restaurant coming soon to former drive-thru Wawa location in Lehigh County

Twin Valley High School student invited to U.S. Senate Youth Program A Twin Valley High School student is getting a taste of life on Capitol Hill.

Twin Valley High School student invited to U.S. Senate Youth Program

Tractor fire spreads to barn in Marion Township Firefighters battled a two-alarm barn fire in Marion Township on Tuesday afternoon.

Tractor fire spreads to barn in Marion Township

Plans for more than 1K apartments, retail on Allentown’s waterfront get mixed feedback The Allentown Planning Commission reviewed four major apartment complexes during a 6-hour meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

Plans for more than 1K apartments, retail on Allentown’s waterfront get mixed feedback

Historic 1770s barn at risk as landowner considers multiple sales, including data center proposal The barn is currently owned by the township’s largest landowner, which is in the midst of plans to sell much of its 1,400 acres, including a data center.

Historic 1770s barn at risk as landowner considers multiple sales, including data center proposal

Northern Berks Regional PD names new chief The department covers Maidencreek and Ontelaunee townships and Leesport.

Northern Berks Regional PD names new chief

Coroner called after police fire shots in Pike County Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Pike County.

Coroner called after police fire shots in Pike County

Unique Snacks expands offerings with new Walmart partnership The company is continuing to expand in its 105th year of operations and soon three of the company's signature products will be sold in more than 450 Walmart stores.

Unique Snacks expands offerings with new Walmart partnership

PennDOT funds 12 new EV charging projects across major Pennsylvania roadways The funding includes projects in Berks Co., Lehigh Co., and Northampton Co.

PennDOT funds 12 new EV charging projects across major Pennsylvania roadways

PHOTOS: 1911 Reading fire truck returned home A piece of Reading's firefighting past is now back in the place it first called home more than a century ago.

PHOTOS: 1911 Reading fire truck returned home

Pizza delivery leads to scam alert at Reading car shop The folks at McGinty Motorcars in Reading say they are the targets of a scam.

Pizza delivery leads to scam alert at Reading car shop

Health Beat: FDA approves generic drug for rare genetic disorder The drug was also under review to see if it could help patients with Autism.

Health Beat: FDA approves generic drug for rare genetic disorder

Shapiro Administration members visit Lehigh County, highlight budget impact on childcare LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Members of Governor Josh Shapiro's Administration were in Lehigh County Tuesday to show how they say his budget is strengthening the childcare industry.

Shapiro Administration members visit Lehigh County, highlight budget impact on childcare

‘It's been chaotic’: LCCC's Schnecksville campus to reopen, other sites stay closed after ‘IT disruption’ The school said the Allentown (Donley), Tamaqua (Morgan), and Airport sites will remain closed through Saturday.

‘It's been chaotic’: LCCC's Schnecksville campus to reopen, other sites stay closed after ‘IT disruption’

Several deaths attributed to winter snow removal in Berks, Lehigh counties The deaths primarily involved snow shoveling and other strenuous winter cleanup activity following major snowstorms that hit the area in recent months.

Several deaths attributed to winter snow removal in Berks, Lehigh counties