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
Albright College Introduces Expanded Pathway for RACC Graduates
Albright College is enhancing its partnership with Reading Area Community College (RACC) to provide an expanded transfer pathway for RACC graduates, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and opportunity. The program offers
City of Reading Initiates $17.9 Million Project to Reach 100% Renewable Energy by 2050
The City of Reading has entered the construction phase of a $17.9 million Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project, in partnership with Schneider Electric, as part of its goal to
Unique Snacks takes a new twist on pretzels with their launch of Knead ‘Ems
Unique Snacks has launched Knead ’Ems, a new line of bite-sized mini pretzels that elevates the mini pretzel category with simple, high-quality ingredients. Made with no preservatives, added sugars, or
Building a Better Boyertown receives grant for community walkway redesign
Building a Better Boyertown has received a $30,000 grant from the Boyertown Area Charitable Program of the Berks County Community Foundation to support the redesign of the Community Walkway in
BerksIDA Has Redevelopment in Mind with Acquisition of Long-Vacant Glidden Property
The former Glidden site at 1853 N. 3rd St. in Reading has taken a major step toward redevelopment with its acquisition by BerksIDA. After sitting unused for years, the 19.4-acre
Schwank, Guzman announce $850K for Penn Square Redevelopment Project
Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. announced $850,000 in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for Philly Office Retail’s Penn Square Redevelopment Project in Reading. The funding will support ADA-accessible
