Crime
Suspect forcibly entered Reading home before fatal shooting, police say
A man was killed and another injured during a shooting early Friday morning after a suspect forcibly entered a residence in Reading, according to...
News
Reading police seize large quantity of illegal fireworks during Fourth of July enforcement
The City of Reading reported seizing a large quantity of illegal fireworks and responding to dozens of fireworks-related incidents during its annual Fourth of...
Business
$20.3 million Mitsubishi Chemical expansion to bring 42 new jobs to Reading
Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Shapiro Administration has secured a $20.3 million investment from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to expand operations in Berks...
Crime
Reading man jailed after arrest in child sexual abuse investigation
A 31-year-old Reading man is facing multiple felony charges after Berks County detectives arrested him in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a...
News
City of Reading extends deadline for downtown housing development grant applications
The City of Reading has extended the application deadline for its Downtown Housing Development Grant Program, giving eligible property owners an additional month to...
Crime
Reading man charged after investigators seize about 4 pounds of methamphetamine, DA says
A Reading man is facing felony drug charges after investigators allegedly seized approximately four pounds of methamphetamine, drug trafficking materials and more than $10,000...
Crime
Reading police arrest 16-year-old, charge him as adult in fatal July 4 shooting
A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult with criminal homicide following a fatal shooting late Saturday night in Reading that claimed the life...
News
Reading opens official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone with ribbon cutting downtown
City officials and regional tourism leaders officially opened the Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone in downtown Reading on Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
News
Reading District Libraries staff member named to 2027 Caldecott Committee
Reading is getting representation in selecting the winner of one of the most distinguished awards in American literature.
Marissa Guidara, Youth Services District Consultant with...
News
Reading officials demonstrate fireworks dangers ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
A consumer firework ignited a throw pillow in seconds Wednesday as thick black smoke quickly filled the air, illustrating the dangers city officials hope...
