Dive into the stories of the Greater Reading community. From new and unique businesses to expansions, these stories will help you get to know the place we call home.
Reading Developers Convert Historic Moss Street Factory into 55 Apartments
The historic D.S.W. Hosiery Mill, later known as The Great Factory Store Outlet, at 1125 Moss Street in Reading is being revitalized as developers Christopher
The Future of Innovation: An Immersive Dive into NeoPangea
A building along South Fifth Avenue in West Reading catches the eye with its bold decorations and the name “NeoPangea” displayed across the front. Upon
All Aboard: Boyertown’s Train Ride to Tourism Success
Boyertown, often called Pennsylvania’s “Little Town That Could,” has recently been featured in Island Magazine, a top travel publication. The town overcame a difficult past,
Former Albright Dormitory Approved for Conversion into 38 Apartments
The Reading Planning Commission has approved the preliminary and final land development plan for the Albright Court Apartments, moving forward a project to turn a
New York’s Mall at Greece Ridge Welcomes Reading’s Own Boscov’s
Boscov’s Department Store, headquartered in Reading, PA, successfully opened its 51st location at the Mall at Greece Ridge in New York, defying the national trend
New ‘Wick Bar & Co’ Offers Candle Making Experience in West Reading
West Reading has welcomed Wick Bar & Co, a specialized venue offering a full candle making experience rather than traditional drinks. Customers at Wick Bar
Reading Prepares for Revitalization Funding as CRIZ Tax Baseline is Set
The City of Reading has taken a crucial step toward economic revitalization with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue officially establishing the tax baseline for its
WalkWorks Program Awards $30,000 to Improve West Reading’s Walkability and Biking Paths
West Reading has secured a $30,000 state grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s WalkWorks program to develop an Active Transportation Plan. Over the next
Reading Science Center Unveils ‘Energy in a Box’ Exhibit in Partnership with East Penn Manufacturing
The Reading Science Center is set to unveil its newest hands-on exhibit, “Energy in a Box,” on October 18th, made possible through the collaboration and
$250K State Grant to Redevelop Reading’s Dana Site
The City of Reading has been awarded a $250,000 state grant through Governor Josh Shapiro’s PA SITES (Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program to begin
From Classroom to Career
Greater Reading provides numerous experiential learning opportunities Greater Reading, Pa., offers growing opportunities for experiential learning that connect students and job seekers to real-world skills
Tax Credits Fund $17 Million Investment in Affordable Housing
The construction of Cornerstone at 6th & Chestnut is moving forward in downtown Reading, supported by $17 million in LIHTC credits and strong local backing.
