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There are some water concerns in a Montgomery County community Tuesday. The State Department of Environmental Protection said two wells were recently deepened in Gilbertsville , which resulted in arsenic levels ...

Higher than normal levels of arsenic have been found in drinking water in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

Reading Eagle: Lauren A. Little Garrett C. Witherington, 7, foreground, makes pegs with his brother, Ethan A., 9, Sunday at the Kutztown Folk Festival.

Arsenic has been discovered in the water of a Montgomery County town and residents are wondering why it took so long for them to find out.

The line of well-wishers in the pit area of Don Norris Jr. said it all. There was an extremely popular winner at Grandview Speedway Saturday night.

The deaths of a man and woman found fatally shot in a Douglass Township house were a murder-suicide, officials said Monday. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

It was a father-daughter dance with a pretty grand finale. A Montgomery County dad and daughter are back home after dancing their way to Hollywood fame. via WFMZ

“Thanks to the community's ongoing support of fundraising events like the Annual Dine Out, we are able to serve seniors and disabled individuals who turn to our program for assistance”

A number of Pottstown-area restaurants will team up during the week of April 20 to raise awareness and funds for Family Services' Meals on Wheels program, which serves Pottstown, Royersford and the Lower ... via Tony Phyrillas

Cambridge Who's Who is 200,000 Members Strong The Cambridge Who's Who mission is to provide its 200,000 members with recognition, support and credibility to advance their careers. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

In Westville, New Jersey, a gigantic tree crashed down in Doug Bozarth's yard. It demolished his deck, took siding off his home, and damaged the roof. via WPVI-TV Philadelphia

“I just didn't think it was a sound plan for the future”

The Boyertown School Board is holding off on an elementary school redistricting plan to study it further and seek additional input from the community. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

“There are no options in this plan”

They say reassigning 340 elementary students is short-sighted, ill-conceived and ineffective in dealing with long-term growth in the Boyertown district. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Cedar Crest College held graduation ceremonies Jan. 25, and 75 students were awarded bachelor's degrees and six were awarded master's degrees. via The Morning Call

Their first official meeting won't occur until tonight, but Lower Macungie's five new commissioners already have spent hours together since being appointed last month, preparing to take over management of a rapidly growing township marked by scandal and unpopular government decisions over the past two years.

The commissioners, appointed by Lehigh County's 10 judges on Dec. 20 as a result of a successful referendum to change the township's form of government, were strangers to each other just weeks ago. But they say they have held in-depth discussions during several private meetings to discover potential strengths and roles on the newly formed board. Read more

Maury Robert, The following residents were appointed commissioners: Douglas H. Brown, 51, president of Brown Consulting Engineers in Gilbertsville. via The Morning Call

“We have made the decision to shift the focus to develop in markets where there is a fashion shopper”

New upscale shopping wonderlands like Philadelphia Premium Outlets deliver discounts and disappointments. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

Six people pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges related to an alleged $4.6 million tax fraud that the government says was orchestrated by a Blue Bell lawyer. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

“He was nice enough to give up half his day of hunting to come do this for us”

Christmas came early to Boyertown on Saturday as Santa made his arrival on a sleigh. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

“They're not just using a wrench anymore”

Berks County, PA - The new Caterpillar in the shop at Berks Career and Technology Center has some bugs, but instructor Kevin Heimbach couldn't be happier about that. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times