The two human services buildings — the almshouse and hospital — likely were the fourth and fifth buildings under county watch ...

The Berks County Prison Board has adjusted one of its policies in an attempt to balance compliance with detention requests from federal immigration officials and the rights of those being detained.

An Exeter Township police officer faces criminal charges for accidentally shooting and critically injuring a member of his hunting party in the fall. David Qawasmy, 30, was charged by a game warden ...

These presentations have become an annual tradition for the commissioners to identify their areas of focus in a public forum.

The Department of Corrections also wants to shut down two state-run Community Corrections Centers, one of which is in Berks County.

The recommendation by Gov. Shapiro's administration comes amid longer-term national trends of shrinking prison populations.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley set an NFL record for most rushing yards in a full season, postseason ...

Officials say the virus poses a significant threat to domestic and wild bird populations and, in rare cases, can impact human health as well.

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced on Monday the confirmation of four proposed facility closures.

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced Monday that Wernersville Community Corrections Center (CCC) is ...

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to win Super Bowl 59. It’s the team’s second Super Bowl ...