Berks County grandmother loses $220K in exploding "task job" scam
A Pennsylvania grandmother lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after falling for a fast‑growing online employment scam that promises easy money for simple "tasks."
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A Pennsylvania grandmother lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after falling for a fast‑growing online employment scam that promises easy money for simple "tasks."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has acquired a massive 64-acre warehouse property in rural Berks County, Pennsylvania, that may soon be used for detaining people.
The U.S. Marshals Service in Philadelphia says human remains found in Berks County are being tested to see if they belong to a man last seen in January 2025.
The Cricket Wildlife Rehabilitation Center said its last missing African Serval was hit by a car Monday night after escaping from its damaged enclosure in November.
One of three wildcats that escaped from a wildlife center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, last month has died after being hit by a car.
Windstorms caused a tree to topple the African Serval enclosure at the Cricket Wildlife Center, allowing three wildcats to escape.
The man told police his dog jumped on his shotgun and it went off after he set the gun down on his bed.
A 53-year-old man was shot in Shillington, Pennsylvania, after his dog accidentally caused a shotgun he was cleaning to go off, police said.
A Berks County wildlife center says two of the three escaped wildcats have returned home, while drones are being used in the search.
Two of the three wildcats that escaped from a wildlife center in Berks County last week have been safely returned.
The Cricket Wildlife Center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, says three African servals escaped after a tree fell on their pen. They aren't dangerous, according to the center.
Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage, who went to Boyertown Area High School, struck out a record 12 batters in Game 5 of the World Series vs. the Dodgers.
Boyertown bleeds blue, bursting with pride as one of their own, Trey Yesavage, steps into the national spotlight at Game 1 of the World Series.
A man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a mother, father and their 1-year-old child in Berks County earlier this month.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a mother, father and their 1-year-old child in Berks County, Pennsylvania, earlier this month, the district attorney said.
A mother and her 1-year-old son were found dead a week after they were reported missing. A man who lived with them was also recently found dead, officials said.
Pennsylvania State Police said explosives were being removed from a home on Central Drive in Mill Creek Township, Lebanon County.
One man was arrested after police found a safe containing 14 explosives at a home in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, officials say. No one was injured and authorities safely contained the devices.
Community members are asked to bring clothes, household items, gift cards and toys to benefit the fire victims. The support drive is being held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading on Monday.
A large fire now under control, forced over three dozen residents of a Reading, Pennsylvania, apartment building to evacuate overnight.
Dozens of people have been evacuated from multiple Reading, Pennsylvania, buildings Wednesday after a fire, Ross DiMattei reports.
This video shows a tanker truck losing its brakes and overturning in Berks County. This happened on Route 645 in Bethel Township. The driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident marks the second crash this summer involving a truck at the same curve.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Temporary bathroom facilities will be provided as remediation efforts get underway after legionella bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires' disease, was detected at county buildings in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White breaks down what investors should know and what they should ignore as they navigate 2026.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18 for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
The soon-to-be 133-year-old Reading Terminal Market has become an indispensable hallmark of the city of Philadelphia.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for the region through 10 a.m. Wednesday.
WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White breaks down what investors should know and what they should ignore as they navigate 2026.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18 for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
The Trump administration filed an appeal after a judge ordered slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site to be returned.
The soon-to-be 133-year-old Reading Terminal Market has become an indispensable hallmark of the city of Philadelphia.
WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White breaks down what investors should know and what they should ignore as they navigate 2026.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18 for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
The soon-to-be 133-year-old Reading Terminal Market has become an indispensable hallmark of the city of Philadelphia.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
The Diocese of Camden in South Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to more than 300 survivors who were sexually abused by clergy members.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
When it comes to investing, it can feel overwhelming after last year's volatility in the market, from tariffs to inflation and job losses. But it's better to stay calm, stay informed and stay invested, Mical Jeanlys-White tells Josh Sidorowicz in this preview of the latest In Your Corner podcast episode.
Fog will clear out later on Wednesday morning, but be ready for some more fog and rain showers on Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Then on Friday morning, heavy rain will fall before a system brings more precipitation — likely rain or a mix with snow — on Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast.
Global Leadership Academy students are taking a trip to Ghana, in West Africa, as part of their Black History Month curriculum, connecting classroom lessons to the continent where so much of that history began. Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker, the school's founder, tells Wakisha Bailey these international trips are "the pinnacle of what we do."
Six members of a group of 15 backcountry skiers have been rescued after an avalanche in Nevada County, California. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A fire is now under control after it broke out at a recycling plant in Bucks County.