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.
We've issued two NEXT Weather Alerts for steady Friday morning rain and a chance of wintry mix and snow Sunday.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
Photo by HughE Dillon.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
A shooting in Norristown led police to uncover two rival human trafficking operations that spanned into New York City.
We've issued two NEXT Weather Alerts for steady Friday morning rain and a chance of wintry mix and snow Sunday.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City are being reinstalled nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
A shooting in Norristown led police to uncover two rival human trafficking operations that spanned into New York City.
A shooting in Norristown led police to uncover two rival human trafficking operations that spanned into New York City.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary and America's 250th birthday this year.
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180-million settlement resolving decades of sex abuse claims made against former priests.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
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.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
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.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
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.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A new law in the Garden State means some 17-year-olds can vote in the 2026 New Jersey primary, and future primaries, as long as they will turn 18 by the general election.
Morning rain will create puddles and melt some piles of snow on Friday morning, but after that we are looking ahead to a coastal storm that could bring some snow or wintry mix to the Philadelphia area on Sunday into Monday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Philadelphia police were called to a home on Milne Street and found two shooting victims inside on Friday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says rain will impact the commute on Friday morning in the Philadelphia region. He's also tracking snow for the weekend. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Ocean City Council is trying to determine whether to bring in a professional planner to evaluate proposals for the site.