West Reading to Host 7th Annual Craft Pretzel and Beer Fest
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
Berks Jazz Fest Draws 30,000 Visitors, Boosting Local Economy
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 Announces Lower Tuition for Select Graduation Programs
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
Intentions to Redevelop Santander Building Announced
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
Restoration Begins on Reading’s Historic Pagoda
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
Reading Public Museum Earns Highest National Recognition
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
Berks County’s Sweet & Salty Trail Returns this Spring and Summer
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
State Grants Awarded for Berks County Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
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
Thriving Industries in Greater Reading, Pa.
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
Schwank and Rusnock Announce Funding for Mount Penn Fire Company
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
Medical campus in downtown Reading reopens
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
OurBus Launching Reading-to-Philadelphia Route Next Week
OurBus, a New York-based company, will launch a new bus route between Reading and Philadelphia next week, following Amtrak’s recent discontinuation of its service. The route, expected to begin by
