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.
Greater Reading’s Guide to Outdoor Fun This October
The Berks County Parks & Recreation Department has announced its October 2025 program schedule, offering residents and visitors a range of outdoor experiences across the
A World on a Plate: Reading’s Global Kitchen
Reading’s culinary scene is a vibrant showcase of global flavors, with local establishments serving as cultural ambassadors through their diverse menus. Restaurants like Tlacuani Mexican
Reading City Council Approves $1.2M Grant for Downtown Revitalization
Reading City Council has authorized a $1.2 million Main Street Matters grant application to the state, seeking funds to revitalize key downtown corridors. The funding,
Building Berks Awards Highlight $186M in Community Investment
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) celebrated its 2025 Building Berks Awards, a biannual event held at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts to honor
RACC’s Nursing Program Earns Top Ranking in Pennsylvania
Reading Area Community College (RACC) has been recognized as the number two best nursing school in Pennsylvania for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org. The ranking is based
All Aboard for Greater Reading’s Return to the Passenger Rail
Plans are underway to bring passenger rail service back to Berks County, a project led by the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA). The authority
Hidden Treasure Trove
Why Greater Reading is a thrifter’s dream destination Greater Reading is a treasure trove for thrift lovers! This region hosts a vibrant thrifting scene that
Alvernia and Albright Drive a $300M Economic Impact in Pennsylvania
A new study by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) reveals that Albright College and Alvernia University have a significant annual
Reading’s Newest Supermarket Brings Fresh Food and Economic Growth
A new supermarket, Super Natural & Fresh Produce III, has opened in Reading at 243 N. 4th Street. The $19 million project, led by grocer
Berks County Community Foundation to Host “Elevate Berks” Community Forum
Berks County Community Foundation will host a virtual community forum, Elevate Berks, on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Elevate
Healing the Planet Grant Backs Hawk Mountain Tree Project
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in northern Berks County has received a grant from The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s 2025 Healing the Planet program. The
GoggleWorks Expands With Art Park and New Campus Projects
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is expanding its footprint in downtown Reading with a multi-phase Art Park and new building
