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.

Forge Bonds
Whether you’re new to Greater Reading, planning to move here, or have called it home for years, you’ll find your community waiting for you! There

5 Things People Don’t Expect About Greater Reading
When people first hear about Greater Reading (or Berks County), they often picture a quiet Pennsylvania community. But once they spend time here, they quickly

RACC Awarded $150,000 for Student Parent Programs
State Representative Manuel Guzman has announced a $150,000 grant for Reading Area Community College (RACC) to assist students who are also parents. Awarded through the

Canvas of Creativity
Canvas of Creativity Come experience the City of Reading’s vibrant arts community Berks Arts Berks Arts is a dynamic arts organization known for presenting a diverse

Driving Industry Forward
How Greater Reading powers America’s supply chain Every mile driven, every shipment delivered, every warehouse humming with activity, much of it traces back to Greater

Alvernia Begins $23 Million American House Renovation at Reading CollegeTowne
Alvernia University and its partners have officially started the $23 million renovation of the historic American House in downtown Reading. This 45,000-square-foot facility will serve

RACC Among 13 Colleges Receiving Millions for Campus Improvements
Reading Area Community College is set to receive $3.6 million in state funding from the Department of Education to modernize its campus and improve the

A Finger on the Creative Pulse
Greater Reading and the arts go hand in hand. Whether it’s the sweet orchestration of the Reading Symphony Orchestra, the big-name shows at Santander Arena,

$67K Award Brings Upgraded Learning and Student Spaces to Reading Science Center
The Reading Science Center is set to expand its impact through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, receiving support from Customers Bank, Fulton Bank, and Tompkins Bank.

$184K State Grant Helps Berks County Nonprofits Fight Hunger and Waste
Pennsylvania is investing $184,519 into five Berks County nonprofits through the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG) Program to combat hunger and reduce environmental waste. Organizations

Penn State Health Expands Pediatric Care at St. Joseph Medical Center
Penn State Health is expanding specialized medical access for local families by bringing pediatric surgical services to St. Joseph Medical Center in Berks County. Surgeons

$3.4 Million Grant Boosts Berks County Rail and Manufacturing
Pennsylvania is investing over $3.4 million to upgrade rail infrastructure in Berks County, helping local industries move goods more efficiently and safely. The funding includes