Public Art & Murals
When the sidewalks speak: Rain Poetry transforms Reading into a living gallery of haiku
On a rainy day in Reading, something unexpected now happens: sidewalks begin to whisper. Not in voices, but in verses—tiny reflections of joy, wonder,...
Public Art & Murals
Making a splash: How Jean Esther’s ocean-inspired mural brought new life to Schlegel Park Pool
On the face of the Schlegel Park Pool building, a vivid underwater world has emerged — one not filled with water, but with color,...
Eat & Drink
Passion & purpose: Inside Rosanna’s Choice Café, a new downtown haven
At the corner of resilience and revival in downtown Reading, tucked inside the lobby of a towering office building on North 5th Street, a...
History
What’s in a street name? The stories behind Reading’s roads
We pass them every day — Penn, Perkiomen, Mineral Spring, Cotton, Schuylkill. Some feel familiar, others sound unusual. But together, Reading’s street names form...
History
Stoneman Willie: The 128-year mystery finally solved in Reading, PA
In the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, a peculiar figure known as "Stoneman Willie" captivated the community for over a century. His mummified remains, preserved...
Eat & Drink
Café Esperanza: A pay-what-you-can café serving hope in Reading
At the corner of West Greenwich Street in Reading, a simple house has been transformed into something quietly radical: a café where everyone is...
Landmarks
The bridges of Reading: Connecting communities across the Schuylkill
Reading, Pennsylvania, is a city shaped by the river that runs through it — and by the bridges that span it. The Schuylkill River,...
Landmarks
The Reading Public Museum: More than just artifacts
Tucked along the scenic edge of Reading’s west side, The Reading Public Museum has long stood as one of the city’s most cherished cultural...
Public Art & Murals
Walls that speak: Reading’s public art movement
Across the City of Reading, walls once left blank are now bursting with color, story, and purpose. What began as isolated mural projects has...
History
The rise, fall, and return of rail at Franklin Street Station
For decades, the sight of a train pulling into Franklin Street Station was a symbol of movement, connection, and prosperity in Reading. The red-brick...
