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1. Police: Oil Dumped Into Schuylkill River (iheart.com) — Oil was discovered dumped into the Schuylkill River in Reading, prompting a local investigation and cleanup effort after officials estimated 15 to 20 gallons entered through a storm drain. City leaders are asking anyone with information to come forward, while the report also briefly connects this local spill to broader global oil market tensions and environmental concerns.
2. DUI Homicide Charges Filed In Deadly Crash (iheart.com) — Prosecutors in Reading have charged a 37-year-old driver with DUI homicide after an April crash on Hampden Boulevard, where police say he was traveling about 133 miles per hour before hitting a building. His passenger, a 38-year-old woman, died in the wreck, and the community now awaits an October court appearance that will determine the next steps in the case.
3. Reading Planning Commission backs streamlined reviews (readingeagle.com) — Reading's Planning Commission is backing a shift to mostly electronic development-plan submissions, which could speed up reviews for new projects across the city. Members also delayed several major proposals, including North Reading Plaza and a Penn Street lot change tied to CRIZ financing, while recommending new parking rules, paving work, and data center setbacks that could shape future neighborhood development.
4. ReadingFilmFEST 2026 (November 6-8) (bctv.org) — A major fall arts highlight is coming to downtown Reading as filmmakers and actors gather for ReadingFilmFEST from November 6–8. A recent BCTV program, produced in Reading, features producer Tracy Schott and several directors discussing their films, the festival's offerings, and how local residents can get involved with community media.
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