The Berks County Prison Board has adjusted one of its policies in an attempt to balance compliance with detention requests from federal immigration officials and the rights of those being detained.

Local officials are pleased that their efforts to shut down the Wernersville Community Corrections Center appear to have been ...

These presentations have become an annual tradition for the commissioners to identify their areas of focus in a public forum.

The Department of Corrections also wants to shut down two state-run Community Corrections Centers, one of which is in Berks County.

The recommendation by Gov. Shapiro's administration comes amid longer-term national trends of shrinking prison populations.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley set an NFL record for most rushing yards in a full season, postseason ...

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Reading, is presenting a gala on Sunday, Feb. 23, to raise funds for community programs and honor local leaders and organizations. The event will be held in the ...

Officials say the virus poses a significant threat to domestic and wild bird populations and, in rare cases, can impact human health as well.

Lauren Marks, partner at Reading-based Palange, Endres and Marks, has officially announced her candidacy for Judge of the ...

Lehman began her legal career in the Berks County Public Defender’s Office before moving to her current position as ADA.

Like he has done each of his first two years in office, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday called for Pennsylvania to dramatically ...