Julian Collazo
Julian Collazo, Graduate from Reading Area Community College Intern at Brentwood Industries Where are you from originally? Reading, Pa What inspired you to pursue an internship in Greater Reading? During
$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 mixed-use anchor. The $6.5 million
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 event honored the legacy of
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 are several organizations and groups
East Penn Opens 930,000-Square-Foot Facility in Maidencreek
East Penn Manufacturing is celebrating its 80th anniversary by going big—really big. The company officially opened a 930,000-square-foot distribution center in Maidencreek Township, a facility large enough to fit nearly
Berks County Property Named Most Wishlisted Airbnb in Pennsylvania
Berks County’s Texter Mountain Home has been named the most wishlisted Airbnb in Pennsylvania. This recognition highlights a significant shift in travel trends, with 86 percent of adventurers now seeking
Finanta Opens First Bilingual Credit Union Branch in Reading
Finanta has officially opened its first credit union branch in Reading at 240 Penn Street, bringing bilingual financial services to the downtown area. Building on its history as a nonprofit
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 realize there’s much more to
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 Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Parent
Jennifer Stoltzfoos
Jennifer Stoltzfoos, Program Manager at The Food Trust Lives in West Reading What brought you back to Greater Reading? I grew up in New York City, went to college in
Reading Named One of Three Official Hosts for Free 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zones
Pennsylvania is launching three free 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zones in Reading, Scranton and Pittsburgh to ensure residents across the Commonwealth can join the global celebration. These zones will
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 range of events and programs
