Ma-Patisserie Cafe & Bakery Offers Reading a Taste of France
Ma-Patisserie Cafe & Bakery, a small family-owned business, brings a touch of France to Berks County by offering a wide array of authentic French pastries, breads, and light fare. The
Charity Champions: Meet Greater Reading’s Nonprofit Advocates
Meet three individuals in Berks County who passionately support local nonprofits. From cat adoption and food pantries to community improvement initiatives and relief for those suffering tremors, these nonprofit leaders
Berks LaunchBox: Fueling Entrepreneurial Dreams in Berks County
Berks LaunchBox is empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in Berks County through the IMAGINE Your Business grant. Funded by the IMAGINE Berks program, the initiative provides $2,000 microgrants to help launch or
Kutztown University Awarded over $900K to Address Teacher Shortage Through Dual Credit
Kutztown University has been awarded a $946,951 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to expand its Dual Credit Innovation program, aiming to address the state’s teacher shortage. The funding
Farm-tastic finds
Access to local, fresh foods is always on the menu in Greater Reading One of Greater Reading’s defining features is its easy access to a diverse array of farms and
Build your body, community
Options abound for physical and social health in Greater Reading Looking for some excitement and adventure in the Greater Reading area? Well, look no further because we’ve got a ton
How Reading is Redefining Itself Through Arts and Economic Growth
Reading, Pennsylvania, is thriving! A recent feature in Islands Magazine highlights the city as an affordable, growing destination with a dynamic arts scene. The article shares how Reading has transformed
Isabella Romig
Isabella Romig, a Penn State Berks psychology major with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Spanish for healthcare, was selected as this year’s student marshal at the college’s
State Awards $2.8M for Infrastructure Development at Berks County Industrial Park
The Southern Berks Industrial Park has received over $2.8 million in state funding to enhance its infrastructure and attract new businesses. A $2.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments
Hamburg Earns Main Street Designation with $100K Investment
Hamburg has officially received a Main Street designation along with a $100,000 investment through the Main Street Matters program, announced by DCED Secretary Rick Siger during the kickoff of Small
Reading Ranks Top 10 for Nation’s Best Housing Markets for Spring 2025
Reading, Pennsylvania, has been ranked No. 10 on the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Spring 2025 Housing Market Ranking, highlighting it as one of the nation’s most promising real estate markets. The
Linda Console-Bram
Linda Console-Bram, MS, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology, Drexel University College of Medicine Lives in Brecknock Township Console-Bram’s role as an educator at DUCOM &
