Top Greater Reading Community Stories of 2024
As we step into 2025, we are celebrating the stories that defined 2024 in Greater Reading, Pa. From impactful initiatives to inspiring stories of growth and success; this past year
City of Reading earns CRIZ designation
The City of Reading is one of two Pennsylvania cities to earn the transformative City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) designation. This milestone positions Reading to advance its economic development
St. Luke’s opening Berks medical center in spring of 2025
St. Luke’s University Health Network announced its plan to open a 22,500-square-foot medical center in the spring of 2025. The center is currently under construction along Route 61 in Ontelaunee
Getting Technical
Local technical schools upskill workers, provide hands-on training The Greater Reading area boasts a variety of technical schools that provide robust training programs, equipping individuals with the technical skills needed
Muhlenberg Greene Architects moves into new, permanent home
Muhlenberg Greene Architects, a firm with over a century of experience designing some of Berks County’s most iconic structures, including Stokesay Castle and the Medical Arts Building, has reached a
Off the Eaten Path
Travel around Greater Reading to discover its unique culinary experiences Looking for a dining experience that’s off the beaten path in Greater Reading, Pa.? Look no further! Check out these
Aesir Logistics Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Warehouse Facility
Aesir Logistics, in partnership with NPS Properties, is excited to announce the groundbreaking of a new first-class warehouse facility. The design and construction of this state-of-the-art building will be managed
Meet the 2024 Best of Berks Winners
After thousands upon thousands of votes spanning July 1 through mid-August, Berks County Living tallied the results and present the winners of this year’s Best of Berks awards. Some faces
Dynamic Downtown
Reading, Pa., is a vibrant hub fostering creativity, community engagement and connectivity. Here’s a glimpse of exciting things happening in Downtown Reading: Thriving Arts Scene GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
$18.75M in RACP grants fuels growth and revitalization across Greater Reading
The administration of Governor Josh Shapiro has announced an expanded round of state funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), committing a total of $18.75 million to eight impactful
Berks LaunchBox announces seven new “IMAGINE Your Business” grant recipients
The Berks LaunchBox recently announced seven recipients of the second round of the “IMAGINE Your Business” grant. Funded by the County of Berks Imagine Berks Fund, this grant provides up
Berks County students dive into manufacturing with “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video contest
This year, thirty middle schools from Berks and Schuylkill counties have teamed up with local manufacturers, bringing a hands-on perspective to the next generation. Each team of 7th and 8th
