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Helping Harvest kitchen construction project underway
A major kitchen construction project is underway for Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank. It will be located on the GoggleWorks campus and will allow the
Recovery-themed mural dedicated in Reading
A new mural was dedicated with a big message on North 11th and Richmond streets in the City of Reading. The mural, entitled “The Journey,”
Penske Introduces Catalyst AI™ – Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons
Innovation happens here! Reading, PA based Penske Truck Leasing unveiled Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management that delivers real-time insight
GK Elite unveils first U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team leotards
Reading, PA based GK Elite, the world’s leading brand of gymnastics competitive and training apparel, unveiled the first three leotards in its exclusive 2024 Team
Trexler Mansion restoration project in Reading gets $500k boost from DCED
Shuman Development Group got some help from the state to refurbish the historic Trexler Mansion in downtown Reading. The Department of Community and Economic Development
St. Luke’s Opens new health center in Spring Township
St. Luke’s has opened a new health center in Spring Township, offering a new place for residents to go for medical care. The health center
School of Business and Professional Studies launches at Albright College
Albright College’s Board of Trustees has given the green light for a new School of Business and Professional Studies, created to expand the college’s School
Outdoor Oasis
Greater Reading’s access to the great outdoors makes it easy to become one with nature By Keith Stamm, Director of Workforce Development, GRCA Whether you
U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Mayor Eddie Moran announce $1 million in funding to address blighted properties in Reading
Senator Bob Casey, along with U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA,) secured $1,000,000 in federal funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bill.
80 polar plungers raised $50,000 for youth at YMCA of Reading & Berks County’s Marsh Madness
This past week, 80 community members plunged feet first into Blue Marsh Lake to fundraise for the YMCA of Reading & Berks County’s 18th Annual
From Farm to Fork
There is no better place to source local ingredients than Greater Reading By Amanda Burkard-Sell, Agriculture Program Manager, Berks County Dept. of Agriculture Greater Reading
Houlahan secures $11.7M for 14 community organizations
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) successfully financed 14 Community Project Funding priorities, totaling $11,726,065, through the House Appropriations Committee. Houlahan said, “With the help of our