The Berks County Community Foundation has awarded its first-quarter grant cycle for 2025, giving over $1.15 million in funding to 142 local organizations through 190 grants. These grants support a
West Reading is set to host its annual Pretzel and Beer Fest on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Penn Avenue. The event will feature over
The Berks Jazz Fest has significantly boosted local businesses in Reading and Berks County. The festival attracted large crowds, leading to increased sales for restaurants, hotels, and shops. Business owners
Albright College has announced a tuition reduction for several of its graduate programs to make advanced education more accessible and affordable. The initiative targets programs in business and education, and
Officials in Reading, Pennsylvania, have announced plans to redevelop the 120,000-square-foot Santander building in downtown Reading. The redevelopment aims to revitalize the area, attract businesses, and provide new opportunities for
Renovations have started on Reading’s Pagoda on Mount Penn, aiming to restore and modernize the 117-year-old landmark while preserving its cultural and architectural significance. The project, under Mayor Eddie Moran’s
The Reading Public Museum has once again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition for museums in the U.S. Accreditation, which the museum has held
Reading & Berks County’s Sweet & Salty Trail has officially reopened for the 2025 season, starting on the first day of spring. Originally launched in 2024, the popular trail invites
Berks County communities will receive over $200,000 in state funding for infrastructure and public safety projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Local Share Account – Category 4 Facilities Program. Boyertown
Greater Reading is fortunate to have a diverse and thriving economy powered by industries that drive innovation, job creation and community growth. Manufacturing, healthcare, education, construction, warehousing and retail are
Senator Judy Schwank and Representative Jacklyn Rusnock announced that the Mount Penn Fire Company has been awarded a $320,915 grant from the Local Share Account Category 4 Facilities Program. The
A major investment has helped secure the future of healthcare access in downtown Reading. Both private and public partners helped Shuman Development Group get a project to transform the former
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