Dive into the stories of the Greater Reading community. From new and unique businesses to expansions, these stories will help you get to know the place we call home.
Alvernia and Albright Drive a $300M Economic Impact in Pennsylvania
A new study by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) reveals that Albright College and Alvernia University have a significant annual
Reading’s Newest Supermarket Brings Fresh Food and Economic Growth
A new supermarket, Super Natural & Fresh Produce III, has opened in Reading at 243 N. 4th Street. The $19 million project, led by grocer
Berks County Community Foundation to Host “Elevate Berks” Community Forum
Berks County Community Foundation will host a virtual community forum, Elevate Berks, on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Elevate
Healing the Planet Grant Backs Hawk Mountain Tree Project
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in northern Berks County has received a grant from The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s 2025 Healing the Planet program. The
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
