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The first Reading Eagle newspaper was published January 28, 1867 and continues to deliver news important to the Berks County, Pennsylvania community and beyond.
Tuesday marks the start of the Year of the Horse. trib.al/wkPaHfF
Photos of Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
Tuesday marks the start of the Year of the Horse.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Tuesday marks the start of the Year of the Horse. trib.al/wkPaHfF
Worshippers receive ashes, commonly imposed in the shape of a cross on the forehead. trib.al/01QOlnG
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries
Worshippers receive ashes, commonly imposed in the shape of a cross on the forehead.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Worshippers receive ashes, commonly imposed in the shape of a cross on the forehead. trib.al/01QOlnG
Hellebuyck leads the tournament with a .952 save percentage. trib.al/jNqXwsK
Connor Hellebuyck shows why he’s the US starting goalie at the Olympics
Hellebuyck leads the tournament with a .952 save percentage.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Hellebuyck leads the tournament with a .952 save percentage. trib.al/jNqXwsK
University says details will be announced at a later date trib.al/v1SVTa7
Penn State football schedules its annual Blue-White Game for April 25
University says details will be announced at a later date
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February 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
University says details will be announced at a later date trib.al/v1SVTa7
Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he'll never have a captain in charge of that scene. trib.al/yelKnyG
Mets owner Cohen says club won’t have a captain as long as he’s in charge
Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he’ll never have a captain in charge of that scene.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he'll never have a captain in charge of that scene. trib.al/yelKnyG
Former Connecticut star would replace Noah Pauley on Matt Campbell's staff trib.al/4bnq9in
Penn State is expected to hire Kashif Moore as receivers coach, report says
Former Connecticut star would replace Noah Pauley on Matt Campbell’s staff
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February 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Former Connecticut star would replace Noah Pauley on Matt Campbell's staff trib.al/4bnq9in
Government data shows coffee prices were up nearly 20% in December from a year earlier. trib.al/xFk6ntO
Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans’ daily routines
Government data shows coffee prices were up nearly 20% in December from a year earlier.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Government data shows coffee prices were up nearly 20% in December from a year earlier. trib.al/xFk6ntO
The former Temple University standout and Washington offensive lineman went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher. He died Sunday. trib.al/jSxgDa0
Tre’ Johnson, former Temple, NFL offensive lineman who became a high school history teacher, dies at 54
The former Temple University standout and Washington offensive lineman went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher. He died Sunday.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The former Temple University standout and Washington offensive lineman went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher. He died Sunday. trib.al/jSxgDa0
The suspect wore a backpack sold exclusively at Walmart stores, the local sheriff said. trib.al/cBRbKiI
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
The suspect wore a backpack sold exclusively at Walmart stores, the local sheriff said.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The suspect wore a backpack sold exclusively at Walmart stores, the local sheriff said. trib.al/cBRbKiI
Prosecutors said the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group. trib.al/djCWT5D
Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
Prosecutors said the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Prosecutors said the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group. trib.al/djCWT5D
The career fair is open to anyone in the community who is on probation or parole or has had past involvement in the criminal justice system. trib.al/RglAH9G
Connections Work to host second-chance career fair in Reading
The career fair is open to anyone in the community who is on probation or parole or has had past involvement in the criminal justice system.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The career fair is open to anyone in the community who is on probation or parole or has had past involvement in the criminal justice system. trib.al/RglAH9G
Duvall died 'peacefully' at his home in Virginia, according to an announcement. trib.al/wT5FQlS
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, has died
Duvall died ‘peacefully’ at his home in Virginia, according to an announcement.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Duvall died 'peacefully' at his home in Virginia, according to an announcement. trib.al/wT5FQlS
The lowest accumulations were in Delaware County, at just .1 to .4 of an inch, while some isolated parts of Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties in PA and Hunterdon and Mercer in New Jersey got as much as 2 inches. trib.al/sRCzZHV
Some areas of southeastern PA, NJ get more than an inch of snow Sunday
The lowest accumulations were in Delaware County, at just .1 to .4 of an inch, while some isolated parts of Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties in PA and Hunterdon and Mercer in New Jersey got a…
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February 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The lowest accumulations were in Delaware County, at just .1 to .4 of an inch, while some isolated parts of Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties in PA and Hunterdon and Mercer in New Jersey got as much as 2 inches. trib.al/sRCzZHV
Suspect in Bally bank robbery serving time for Schuylkill County robbery that occurred a week apart, officials say trib.al/tyeo3Bn
PA inmate charged in 2024 bank robbery in Berks
Suspect in Bally bank robbery serving time for Schuylkill County robbery that occurred a week apart, officials say
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February 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Suspect in Bally bank robbery serving time for Schuylkill County robbery that occurred a week apart, officials say trib.al/tyeo3Bn
Today's daily thought. trib.al/Vjt1c6U
Daily docket: February 16, 2026
Today’s daily thought.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Today's daily thought. trib.al/Vjt1c6U
Upcoming events in Berks County and nearby communities. trib.al/PcLWIY7
Program on periods set for Reading; Black History Month event scheduled [Bulletin board]
Reading Hospital, The Junior League of Reading and Berks Teens host “Let’s Talk, Period,” a free event focused on menstrual equity and period positivity for teens and tweens. Black History Month ce…
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February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Upcoming events in Berks County and nearby communities. trib.al/PcLWIY7
Team advances to March state competition in Harrisburg alongside top individual finishers from Boyertown and Wilson. trib.al/iB8bjC1
Wyomissing students win team regional MATHCOUNTS title
Team advances to March state competition in Harrisburg alongside top individual finishers from Boyertown and Wilson.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Team advances to March state competition in Harrisburg alongside top individual finishers from Boyertown and Wilson. trib.al/iB8bjC1
The commissioners have a number of familiar priorities, along with a few new areas of interest. trib.al/zfMcriE
Berks commissioners unveil their priorities for 2026
The commissioners have a number of familiar priorities, along with a few new areas of interest.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The commissioners have a number of familiar priorities, along with a few new areas of interest. trib.al/zfMcriE
Ronnie Andrews, 61, of Robersonville, North Carolina, was identified as the driver. His body was recovered with the truck later Sunday. trib.al/tCFSdF4
Perdue Farms tractor-trailer goes off Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel; driver dies
Ronnie Andrews, 61, of Robersonville, North Carolina, was identified as the driver. His body was recovered with the truck later Sunday.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Ronnie Andrews, 61, of Robersonville, North Carolina, was identified as the driver. His body was recovered with the truck later Sunday. trib.al/tCFSdF4
Selena White has reopened the former Letterman’s Diner trib.al/cweS0h4
Former employee takes over popular Kutztown diner
Selena White has reopened the former Letterman’s Diner
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February 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Selena White has reopened the former Letterman’s Diner trib.al/cweS0h4
Wilson girls, fresh off winning the BCIAA title, open play against Penn Manor trib.al/kZ1cl4W
District 3 basketball tournament kicks off; 4 Berks teams play today
Wilson girls, fresh off winning the BCIAA title, open play against Penn Manor
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February 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Wilson girls, fresh off winning the BCIAA title, open play against Penn Manor trib.al/kZ1cl4W
Outside candidate tapped as Exeter Township chief while a department veteran is promoted to deputy chief. trib.al/rs7T1s5
Exeter names veteran Berks lawman Stephen Powell as new police chief
Outside candidate tapped as Exeter Township chief while a department veteran is promoted to deputy chief.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Outside candidate tapped as Exeter Township chief while a department veteran is promoted to deputy chief. trib.al/rs7T1s5
More than 300 turn out for the opening of the new store on W. Ridge Pike in Limerick Township. trib.al/iJQFrMa
Sheetz holds grand opening for new Limerick store
More than 300 turn out for the opening of the new store on W. Ridge Pike in Limerick Township.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM
More than 300 turn out for the opening of the new store on W. Ridge Pike in Limerick Township. trib.al/iJQFrMa
Chester, Montgomery and Delaware among top 10 for 2020 to 2024, state court officials say. trib.al/rGoQKAd
3 counties in region among tops in PA for underage drinking offenses
Chester, Montgomery and Delaware among top 10 for 2020 to 2024, state court officials say.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Chester, Montgomery and Delaware among top 10 for 2020 to 2024, state court officials say. trib.al/rGoQKAd
Developer Abrams Realty Group has placed a deposit on the property and expects to close the sale in May. trib.al/YfWNQs4
Plan to demolish, redevelop Berkshire Mall progressing
Developer Abrams Realty Group has placed a deposit on the property and expects to close the sale in May.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Developer Abrams Realty Group has placed a deposit on the property and expects to close the sale in May. trib.al/YfWNQs4