The Daily Mess In Berks County

05/29/2026

Hope that carpet / rug has insurance....

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

‼️Attention BARTA Customers!
Due to renovation activity at the BTC, effective Friday, May 29, 2026, Bus Stops #1 and #8 will be CLOSED until further notice.

Bus Stop #2
• Route 2 – Fairground Square Market
• Route 19 – Riverside

Bus Stop #5
• Route 5 – Albright College
• Route 20 – Rt. 61/Hamburg

Bus Stop #6
• Route 22 – Lyon Station/East Penn Deka

Bus Stop #9
• Route 15 – Berkshire Mall

All other routes will use normal stops.
We appreciate your understanding during these renovations.

05/28/2026

# I don't know barbons tavern depending on where you go for that glass or cup of beer ( alcohol) the gallon of gas ⛽️ is still cheaper.

05/27/2026

# If I would ever become a celebrity in my lifetime for some unknown reason I promise that i will always call berks county home. Unlike other celebrities who are apparently embarrassed to call berks county home 🏡. ( Not Me ).

# Why ? Because it sure is a treat, an honor and a privilege to live in such a special county like berks.....

05/27/2026

The City of Reading Police Department Vice Unit arrested a 54-year-old male in the downtown area for:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver Illegal Narcotics
• Possession of an Illegal Firearm

Our officers remain committed to proactively addressing violent crime and illegal drug activity to keep our community safe.

If you witness suspicious activity, contact the police department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Alert Berks County.

05/27/2026

One of the biggest weekends in drag racing is coming!

FAIRFIELD, OH. The International Hot Rod Association announced today that the 2026 IHRA Triple Crown Finale originally scheduled for Darana Memphis Motorsports Park has been moved to historic Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park, creating the historic Triple Crown x2 doubleheader weekend at one of drag racing’s premier facilities.
As much as the IHRA wanted to return to Darana Memphis Motorsports Park this season, scheduling constraints and the limited number of available weekends made it impossible to accommodate all Triple Crown events on the 2026 calendar.
The result is a once in a lifetime opportunity for race fans and competitors alike.
Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park will now host Triple Crown x2 during an action-packed four-day weekend, Sept. 10-13, featuring two IHRA Triple Crown events and some of the highest payouts in drag racing history.
The IHRA Triple Crown series will begin June 19-20 at Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, before concluding with the historic Triple Crown x2 weekend at Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park in September.
The first IHRA Triple Crown event at Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park will feature qualifying on Thursday, Sept. 10, with eliminations on Friday, Sept. 11. The second Triple Crown race will include qualifying on Saturday, Sept. 12, followed by eliminations on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Fans will experience the thunder and excitement of 12,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars blasting down the 1,000 foot racing surface at speeds exceeding 340 mph while chasing some of the highest payouts in drag racing history.
The million dollar IHRA Triple Crown bonus will be up for grabs for competitors in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, Mountain Motor Pro Stock and IHRA Pro Stock. Any driver capable of sweeping the entire IHRA Triple Crown series, including the June 19-20 opener at Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, and both Darana Raceway Maple Grove Park events, will earn a staggering $1 million bonus, creating one of the biggest paydays in drag racing history.
Also competing for huge payouts and bragging rights during the historic weekend will be Top Fuel Motorcycle, Nitro Harley, Fuel Altered, Outlaw Pro Mod, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors.
Single-day tickets are $40, with fans receiving a $10 discount when purchasing tickets online through IHRA.com. Weekend passes for the entire four-day doubleheader are available for $100.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early and witness the sport’s top stars chase record-setting speeds, massive payouts and a potential million dollar payday.
Tickets for all IHRA Triple Crown events are available now at IHRA.com

05/27/2026

The Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg station announced the results of increased DUI enforcement efforts conducted over the Memorial Day weekend in Berks County and surrounding areas. According to a press release issued by Sgt. Cory S. Mengel, station commander for Troop L, Hamburg, troopers conduct...

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

MetEd alerted the Borough of a Planned Power Outage...

Scheduled for:
Tuesday, June 2nd and Wednesday, June 3rd...

From 8:00am to 2:00pm on each day.

If there is bad weather, the outage will be rescheduled.

We believe the outage will be from Pine Street to Island Street, but that has not been confirmed.

MetEd to send out a "robocall" to all residents that may be affected by the outage.

Please share this with neighbors who may not be on social media...