David Mekeel is a reporter for the Reading Eagle (Pa.) newspaper. With a strong focus on education, particularly K-12 and higher education, he has covered the Reading School District for over a decade before transitioning to general assignment reporting. David's work has been featured in various publications, including Springfield Press, The Trentonian, and Yahoo News.
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David Mekeel's coverage mainly focuses on local news in the Berks County and Pennsylvania area, with an emphasis on government & politics as well as crime stories. Given this focus, he may be interested in receiving pitches related to local political developments, community events, education-related initiatives or stories involving law enforcement agencies within his geographic scope.
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Jill Gorman is accused of cashing a forged check at a Caernarvon Township bank.
The event honors babies who have passed away and supports their grieving families.
A local nonprofit organization will hold a special event in Berks County on Sunday to honor babies who have passed away.
The fund will support the hospital’s emergency department and intensive care unit.
By: David Mekeel
Daniel Baumert was found guilty in the 2025 shooting death of one his friends.
56-year-old Leonardo Antonio Mercado Gomez was killed as he was walking home from work, police say.
By: David Mekeel
The Centre Avenue facility will serve more than 150 students.
By: David Mekeel
Andrew Smith was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2004 death of Reading Police Officer Michael Wise II.
By: David Mekeel
Most local districts locked in lower prices, but some are feeling the pinch.
A local edition of the statewide competition was held Wednesday at the Berks County Intermediate Unit.
