Hezekiah Simmons
College you attended: Penn State Berks Company you work at: Enterprise Holdings Where do you live? West Reading Where are you from originally? I am from West Philadelphia *inserts Fresh
Tractor Supply open a new store in Shoemakersville
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has opened a new store in Shoemakersville. The new store is equip with a Garden Center and Pet
Reading unveils revitalized 3rd & Spruce Rec Center
Reading Mayor Eddie Moran joined other city leaders and recreation commission employees in dedicating a revitalized roller and dek hockey rink at the 3rd & Spruce Rec Center. The rink
CarToCamp
Camping Innovatively CarToCamp makes sleeping on-the-go easy By Nathan Bonslaver, President, CarToCamp CarToCamp makes Sleeping Platforms for car camping. Simply fold down the back row seats in your SUV, crossover
New businesses in West Reading include a cigar lounge and fine dining spot
Several new businesses are popping up in West Reading. Legacy Cigar Lounge, recently opened by Rick and Adrean Turner, offers the freshest cigars, high end libations and great food. Adam
Longtime baker opens a dream bakery and cafe in Kutztown
The Cottage Bakery & Cafe is a dream come true for owner, Dawn Medina, who has been in restaurant management for over 40 years. The bakery & cafe is located
Alvernia University and Berks Community Health Center expand healthcare access in downtown Reading
The former American House property located at 354 Penn St., will be the site of a new community-based medical center in spring 2025. The latest downtown addition is being brought
Duck Donuts expected to open in 2023 with new shop design
Duck Donuts, known for its Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order! ® donuts, recently unveiled a new shop design as part of its promise to deliver an exceptional customer experience for guests.
National drive-thru coffee chain to open 1st Pa. location in Greater Reading
7 Brew, a rapidly growing drive-thru coffee chain, is expanding with its first Pennsylvania location in Greater Reading. 7 Brew serves custom, hand-crafted coffee, teas and other drinks. The new
Commissioners receive update on year one of IMAGINE Berks economic development plan
The Berks County Commissioners received an update on year one of the IMAGINE Berks Strategic Economic Development Action Plan. In its first year, over $28 million in funding was allocated
2023 Mid-Year State of Economy
In this third annual Mid-Year State of the Economy, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) presents a compiled economic snapshot of Berks County. Please note, throughout this report we refer
Pennsylvania’s Bio-Economy Poised to Grow
Greater Reading is well positioned to be a leader in the biobased economy. The bio-economy is commercial activity centered on agricultural raw materials for us in good, services or energy.
