As we step into 2025, we are celebrating the stories that defined 2024 in Greater Reading, Pa. From impactful initiatives to inspiring stories of growth and success; this past year highlighted the people, businesses and opportunities that continue to make our region a vibrant place to live, work, learn and thrive.
1 The Reading Skatepark officially opened, establishing itself as a premier destination for local enthusiasts and visitors across the region. Read More >
2 Greater Reading Institutions ranked!
- Albright College ranks #31 on Top National Liberal Arts College Performer on Social Mobility and #146 on Top National Liberal Arts College list via U.S. News. Read More>
- Alvernia University earned the 2024 Best National University designation by U.S. News & World Report after climbing 21 spots in the rankings to be among the top 300 national universities. Read More>
- Kutztown University has been named a Best Regional University for 2024-2025 in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities. Read More>
- Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings. Read More>
- Reading Hospital was named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2024 List. Read More>
- 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. Read More>
3 Want the best tacos in Pennsylvania?! Greater Reading has them! Comalli Taqueria ranked as the top taco spot in Pennsylvania! Read More>
4 GoggleWorks Center for the Arts unveiled the Art Park, adding public greenspace, shaded seating, public art, pedestrian and bike access, a café, performance space and an outdoor market, furthering the center’s mission to foster creativity and cultural engagement. Read More>
5 New businesses opened, and existing businesses expanded—proof that entrepreneurship thrives in Greater Reading! Here are just a few highlights from 2024 (not a comprehensive list):
- A.D. Moyer Lumber | Kutztown
- Carmelo’s Pizza & Water Ice | Boyertown
- Detail Shoppe | City of Reading
- Duck Donuts | Spring Township
- Garnet Volkswagen | Bern Township
- Halter Landscaping | Amity Township
- Hazel’s Coffee & Cafe | Hamburg
- Kitt’s Cafe & Gandolf’s Garden | Maidencreek Township
- MG Architects | Wyomissing
- Primo Hoagies | Wyomissing
- Queen’s Cafe | Spring Township
- Reading Coffee Company | Birdsboro
- Reading Downtown Food Court | City of Reading
- Redner’s Event Center | City of Reading
- Sajal Hot Chicken | Kutztown
- Vintner’s Table | Wyomissing
- Winnie Mochi | West Reading
6 The restoration of passenger rail is steadily advancing, with the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority leading the charge. – Update Here>
