GoggleWorks Expands With Art Park and New Campus Projects
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is expanding its footprint in downtown Reading with a multi-phase Art Park and new building project. Phase 1 of the
How Local Higher Education Connects with the Greater Reading Community
Higher education institutions across Greater Reading are deeply involved in the community, offering programs that extend their impact beyond the classroom. Alvernia University’s CollegeTowne initiative is growing with a new
Reading to Host 4th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway
Mayor Eddie Morán and State Representative Manny Guzman are hosting the 4th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway in Reading on Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will
Helping Harvest Community Kitchen Celebrates Grand Opening in Reading
The Helping Harvest Community Kitchen, a new 7,200-square-foot facility located adjacent to the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, is essential to feeding people in need and combating food
Downtown Reading Buildings See Redevelopment Progress
Reading City Council received an update on the status of three key downtown buildings, each in a different stage of redevelopment. The Berkshire Apartments, at 501 Washington St., is now
Berks County Arts Fund Grants $50,000 to Support Local Art Projects
The Berks County Arts Fund, managed by the Berks County Community Foundation, has distributed $50,000 in grants to six local organizations to enrich the community through diverse visual arts programming.
Build YOUR Future Here in Greater Reading
We are happy to announce that the latest edition of Meet Greater RDG magazine is here! It is all about how YOU can build your future here in Greater Reading,
Greater Reading’s Best Food Trucks Roll Out the Flavor
Greater Reading’s culinary scene isn’t limited to traditional restaurants, it’s on the move! A vibrant lineup of food trucks is rolling through Greater Reading, serving up a wide variety of
Berks Book Bonanza Returns July 9-13 for Five-Day Fundraiser
Berks Book Bonanza is set to host its full five-day, gently used book sale from Wednesday, July 9, through Sunday, July 13, at the County of Berks South Campus in
Developer Reveals Plans for Former Glidden Site in Reading
Developer Alan Shuman has unveiled ambitious plans to transform the former 14-acre Glidden Paint factory site in north central Reading into a new neighborhood shopping center. The project, currently seeking
Berks Food Producers Receive Half Million in Federal Grants
Two Berks County food producers, Clover Farms Dairy and Keim Orchard, will share over half a million dollars in federal funding to strengthen Pennsylvania’s food supply chain. Clover Farms Dairy
Over $100K in Innovation Fund Grants Awarded to Boost Berks Environmental Projects
The Berks County Community Foundation’s Innovation Fund has awarded $102,500 in grants to 10 local environmental projects, aiming to address critical challenges and promote sustainable practices across Berks County. These
