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.
Building Berks Awards Highlight $186M in Community Investment
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) celebrated its 2025 Building Berks Awards, a biannual event held at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts to honor
RACC’s Nursing Program Earns Top Ranking in Pennsylvania
Reading Area Community College (RACC) has been recognized as the number two best nursing school in Pennsylvania for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org. The ranking is based
All Aboard for Greater Reading’s Return to the Passenger Rail
Plans are underway to bring passenger rail service back to Berks County, a project led by the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA). The authority
Hidden Treasure Trove
Why Greater Reading is a thrifter’s dream destination Greater Reading is a treasure trove for thrift lovers! This region hosts a vibrant thrifting scene that
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
