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.
Kutztown University to pair with Mars 2020 Rover for five-year NASA grant
Kutztown University’s Department of Physical Sciences has been awarded a five-year $375,000 grant from NASA for its Here to Observe (H2O) program. The H2O Program
The Peppermint Stick Ice Cream Parlor Expands
The Peppermint Stick Candy Store has acquired the space next door and have transformed it into a soda fountain and ice cream parlor. This custom-built
Centre Park opens after extensive restoration
The City of Reading celebrated the dedication of the newly revitalized Centre Park, located at 725 Centre Ave. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of
Reading celebrates new skatepark and fulfilling a decade-long dream
The long-awaited Reading Skatepark officially opened, marking the end of a year-long construction project and the realization of a decade-long dream for the local skateboarding
Places to explore at Greater Reading’s colleges and universities
Area higher education institutions aren’t just for students and faculty; they’re for the public, too.en From our partners at Berks County Living, Compiled by Nikki
Making Music in Greater Reading
Meet nearly a dozen groups that bring music and music education to the Berks County community. From our partners at Berks County Living, by Jon
GK Elite will outfit USA gymnasts at 2024 Olympics
Elite Sportswear, L.P., the company behind the GK Elite brand, and USA Gymnastics revealed the leotards and apparel that gymnasts will wear on the mat
Santander Arena Achieve Highest Ever Pollstar Mid-Year Rankings
ASM Global-managed Santander Arena concluded the 2023-2024 fiscal year with its highest-ever ranking on the Pollstar Mid-Year ‘Top Grossing Charts’ and ‘Top Ticket Sales’ Charts.
Local artist and volunteers bring new mural to life at DeCarlo’s in Reading
The west facade of DeCarlo’s Bar & Grill, 240 Penn Street, has been transformed into a vibrant canvas, thanks to the installation of a new
Two Greater Reading nonprofits work together to provide employment opportunities
Two Greater Reading nonprofits are working together this summer to provide a new employment opportunity for students and adults with developmental disabilities. John Paul II
Reading’s 9th Street Corridor selected for community revitalization initiative
Reading’s 9th Street Corridor was officially welcomed as Blueprint Community, a unique 18-month local revitalization program. A community team will create a strategy for comprehensive
Reading Senior High named Green Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Reading Senior High School as a Green Ribbon School for its environmental sustainability efforts. The school has reduced
