In a Pickle
Greater Reading embraces America’s fastest growing sport By Keith Stamm, Director of Workforce Development, GRCA Have you heard of pickleball? It is no surprise if you haven’t as the sport
Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Hike, bike and explore Greater Reading By Keith Stamm, Director of Workforce Development, GRCA For outdoor enthusiasts, the Greater Reading area is the place to be! In addition to over
Unique Snacks honored as family-owned small business
The Small Business Administration’s Eastern District Office honored Unique Snacks with the 2023 Family-Owned Small Business Award of the Year. It was among businesses in 40 counties nominated for the
Ground broken for upgrades at 2 city playgrounds
Ground was broken for two new playground improvement projects in the city of Reading. Baer Park on West Douglas Street will receive a train engine that shoots water as well
Keith Haring Fitness Court encouraging artful workouts
Kutztown University was chosen as one of 10 sites nationwide where a Keith Haring Fitness Court would be constructed. Keith Haring was born and raised in Kutztown so it only
Honeygrow opens its first Greater Reading location
Honeygrow a fast-casual restaurant chain opened its first location in Greater Reading. It offers customizable salads, stir-fry dishes and “honeybar” desserts. The new location is in the Broadcasting Square shopping
Diamond Credit Union breaks ground on new branch in Berks
Diamond Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Cumru Branch. The new Diamond Credit Union is being built at 1030 Cedar Top Road in Cumru Township — on
Eating La Vida Local
Bring Greater Reading’s farm products straight to your table By Katie Hetherington Cunfer, Director of Government & Community Relations, GRCA Locavore: lo·ca·vore /ˈlōkəˌvôr/Noun – a person whose diet consists
Alvernia and GoggleWorks expand partnership
Alvernia University and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts announced a new partnership that celebrates the arts and provides students with a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic and creative
On The Fly Learning
Fly fishing is a sport locals love By Cindy Ross, Pennsylvania’s Americana Region Middle age seemed like a good time to be trying something totally new, like fly-fishing. I was
Highlands at Wyomissing breaks ground on new community
The Highlands at Wyomissing held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Vistas at Fox Hill, a new, innovative model of community for adults 62 years and older to age in place
Higher Learning
Greater Reading offers diverse educational paths By Audrey Krupiak, Assistant Director of Communications & Marketing, GRCA Greater Reading values lifelong learning. There are over 29,000 college and technical school students
