Berks County READING, Pa. — People who walk, run or bike along the Union Canal Trail in Berks County can now make use of a new tool to help guide their way.

If you have taken a hike on the Union Canal Trail recently, you may have noticed a few new additions along the way. Berks County spokeswoman Stephanie M. Weaver said in a press release this week ...

More than 100 runners spent Sunday morning participating in the 13th annual Run4Sam event at Gring’s Mill park.

Daniel Roe, historic resource supervisor for the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department, looks over the completed stonework rehabilitation at Lock 47 along the Union Canal Towpath.

BERN TWP., Pa. - Police in Berks County are honoring the fallen Friday. A ceremony took place at the police memorial in Bern Township. The Berks County police union holds this ceremony on the ...

UNION TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Three people were killed Saturday evening in a fire at a Berks County home, authorities said. The fire started in a detached garage at about 5:30 p.m. in the ...

Officials pointed out that the section of the Union Canal Trail that passes through the rec area also is closed and through-traffic on the trail is not permitted.

An EF0 tornado touched down in Amity Township, Berks County, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:47 p.m. the National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday.

A man stole nearly $900,000 from a Berks County fire company while he served as treasurer, according to the district attorney's office.

• Winter wellness walk, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 9 a.m. Join parks staff as we get out on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hourlong brisk walk with ...

BIRDSBORO, Pa. — The treasurer of a Berks County fire company has been charged with stealing nearly $900,000 in company funds over a period of eight years, the county's District Attorney's ...

More than 100 runners make their way to the Union Canal Trail during the 13th annual Run4Sam 4-mile run on Sunday.