Amtrak starts bus service from Philly to Reading, Pottstown
Amtrak announced that it will launch Thruway Bus Service from Reading and Pottstown to Philadelphia. The goal, it said, is to connect riders with Amtrak trains and buses in Philly,
Reading, PA Ranked 4th Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 – 2023 Best Places to Live recently ranked Reading, Pa as the 4th best place to live in Pennsylvania. The data is compiled
GoogleWorks and Lauer’s Park offer ‘Sweet Relief’ through Beekeeping
The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Gardens at Lauer’s Park has a new program, called “Sweet Relief,” that will engage youth and adults through the processes of beekeeping and honey
Reading Grocery Store Kicks off the Second Phase
Local businessman Leopoldo Sanchez, city and Berks County officials and others kicked off the second phase of Super Natural & Fresh Produce. Sanchez will be transforming a blighted 40,000-square-foot vehicle
Penn State Berks Alumni Couple Turn Love of Wine into a Business
Penn State Berks alumni couple Katherine “Kat” (De Crescenzo) and Evan Kinzey turned their love of wine into a business. Their winery is Violet Vintage Wine Company located at 107
Reading, PA Ranked Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 -2023 Best Places to Live recently ranked Reading, Pa in the top 100 best places to live in the United States. The data
ByHeart Opens State-of-the-Art Baby Formula Manufacturing Center in Greater Reading
Amidst the formula shortage in the United States, ByHeart recently opened their state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Greater Reading, PA. ByHeart is the only new infant formula entrant to the market
Reading, PA – One of the Best Places to Raise Kids according to The Atlantic
In a recent excerpt by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz published in The Atlantic, he contends that the most important decision any parent makes is where to live to raise their children. The
PIDA Approves $700,000 Loan to F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc for Equipment
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), announced that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved an economic development loan at its
Conservation District Permitting Authority will help Expedite Local Development
The Berks County Conservation District will now be able to review and process most of the new construction permitting throughout the county. This new process should expedite local economic development!
Two Berks Projects Receive Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project Grant Funding
State Sen. Judy Schwank recently announced two Greater Reading projects will receive $4.45 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project (RACP) grant funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget. $1.45
Kutztown University Announces $100K Grant for Keith Haring Fitness Park
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania will receive $100,000 in state grant funding to support the much-anticipated Keith Haring Fitness Park! The interactive park will help promote health and wellness in the
