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.
Cutting-edge Cultivation
Rodale Institute’s mission to redefine agriculture is rooted in Greater Reading Where the soil is rich, so are the ideas. From its home in Kutztown,
$700,000 State Grant to Revitalize Historic Penn Street Buildings
Pennsylvania is investing $700,000 through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to transform two long-vacant historic buildings at 418 and 422 Penn Street into a vibrant
Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec Joins RACC to Honor Manufacturing Legacy
Reading Area Community College recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Schmidt Training and Technology Center (STTC) with a keynote address from Robert Herjavec. The
Forge Bonds
Whether you’re new to Greater Reading, planning to move here, or have called it home for years, you’ll find your community waiting for you! There
5 Things People Don’t Expect About Greater Reading
When people first hear about Greater Reading (or Berks County), they often picture a quiet Pennsylvania community. But once they spend time here, they quickly
RACC Awarded $150,000 for Student Parent Programs
State Representative Manuel Guzman has announced a $150,000 grant for Reading Area Community College (RACC) to assist students who are also parents. Awarded through the
Canvas of Creativity
Canvas of Creativity Come experience the City of Reading’s vibrant arts community Berks Arts Berks Arts is a dynamic arts organization known for presenting a diverse
Driving Industry Forward
How Greater Reading powers America’s supply chain Every mile driven, every shipment delivered, every warehouse humming with activity, much of it traces back to Greater
Alvernia Begins $23 Million American House Renovation at Reading CollegeTowne
Alvernia University and its partners have officially started the $23 million renovation of the historic American House in downtown Reading. This 45,000-square-foot facility will serve
RACC Among 13 Colleges Receiving Millions for Campus Improvements
Reading Area Community College is set to receive $3.6 million in state funding from the Department of Education to modernize its campus and improve the
A Finger on the Creative Pulse
Greater Reading and the arts go hand in hand. Whether it’s the sweet orchestration of the Reading Symphony Orchestra, the big-name shows at Santander Arena,
$67K Award Brings Upgraded Learning and Student Spaces to Reading Science Center
The Reading Science Center is set to expand its impact through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, receiving support from Customers Bank, Fulton Bank, and Tompkins Bank.
