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Neighbors of planned ICE detention center in Berks County say opposition crosses political lines

Penn Live 14 Feb 2026
This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks.
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Van Der Berk, ‘Dawson's Creek’ star, dies at 48

The Lufkin News 13 Feb 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky ....
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Berks Beast staves off Lower Dauphin in overtime of Viola Cup elimination game

Penn Live 13 Feb 2026
James Mirigliano was the hero as Berks Beast-Viola advanced in the Viola Cup elimination bracket in overtime victory over Lower Dauphin. Mirigliano scored the game-winning goal in Berks Beast-Viola’s 5-4 overtime won over the Falcons on Wednesday.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro pledges to ‘pursue every option to prevent’ ICE detention centers in Berks, ...

The Morning Call 13 Feb 2026
In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, the Montgomery County Democrat said that if her department presses ahead with plans to convert warehouses in Berks and ...
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Merkel's Tree Service Celebrates Five Years of Excellence, Safety, and Reliability in Berks County

ACCESSWIRE 12 Feb 2026
BOYERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / Merkel's Tree Service, a professional tree care company based in Berks County, proudly marks its fifth anniversary since its founding in 2021.
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Residents share views about ICE detention center at Berks warehouse with township officials

The Morning Call 12 Feb 2026
Heckman said there are concerns about the expansive property becoming tax-exempt under federal ownership and what it would mean for the township, Hamburg School District and Berks County ... ICE purchase of Berks warehouse sparks concern among neighbors.
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Grill, fryer encrusted with grease: Berks County restaurant inspections, Feb. 11, 2026

Lancaster Online 11 Feb 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers ... .
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Fetterman critical of Homeland Security plan for detention centers in Schuylkill, Berks

The Danville News 11 Feb 2026
Pennsylvania’s senior U.S ... The Department of Homeland Security purchased an unused warehouse in Berks County for approximately $87 million, according to Spotlight PA ... × This page requires Javascript ... Please enable it in your browser settings ... ....
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Eight set for induction into 2026 class of the Berks Basketball Hall of Fame

The Morning Call 11 Feb 2026
The Reading Berks Basketball Association selected five male candidates for induction ... Scored 1,867 points at Daniel Boone, where she was a four-year starter (1999-2002), a three-time All-Berks selection and the Berks Player of the Year as a junior.
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Colin Baker nets overtime game-winner as Northern Berks-Viola advances to Viola Cup semifinals

The Daily Item 10 Feb 2026
Colin Baker was the hero on Monday night for Northern Berks-Viola as he scored the game-winning goal in overtime over Cedar Crest ....
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Bridge replacement expected to cause traffic delays in Berks County

Lehigh Valley 08 Feb 2026
Drivers should expect temporary lane restrictions on Route 143 as construction crews work on the I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project ....
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John Fetterman asks DHS to halt development of ICE detention centers in Berks, Schuylkill counties

The Morning Call 08 Feb 2026
By Brett Sholtis. U.S. Sen ... Fetterman’s criticism comes shortly after DHS purchased an $87 million warehouse in Bern Township, Berks County, and a nearly $120 million former Big Lots distribution center in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County ... .
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