News
Reading Public Museum acquires rare 1838 painting by Lancaster artist Adam Mortimer Lightner
The Foundation for the Reading Public Museum has announced the acquisition of Cupid Riding a Dolphin (1838), a rare painting by Pennsylvania artist Adam...
Crime
Reading man charged after investigation into alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old
A 31-year-old Reading man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, according to the...
Education
Albright College launches marching band, names Zachary Kuhn as inaugural Director of Marching Arts
Albright College has announced the launch of its new Marching Arts Program, an exciting addition to campus life that will debut in Fall 2027....
Entertainment
City of Reading prepares for final weekend of Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone
Downtown Reading will host the final weekend of the Official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone this Saturday and Sunday, bringing live FIFA World Cup...
Education
Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition
Three Alvernia University mechanical engineering students turned an idea born in the classroom into an award-winning healthcare innovation, securing both a provisional patent and...
News
Reading Public Library elevator expected to remain out of service until January
The Reading Public Library announced that the elevator at its Main Library is expected to remain out of service until January 2027 because of...
Traffic & Transit
Reading to Philadelphia passenger rail project reaches milestone with Amtrak agreement
Efforts to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia took another step forward this week as the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA)...
Crime
Two Reading residents charged in alleged straw purchasing and illegal firearm trafficking investigation
Two Reading residents are facing felony charges following a Berks County District Attorney’s Office investigation into alleged illegal firearm trafficking, including accusations of straw...
Nonprofits
Reading Science Center receives $10,000 grant for Sisters in STEM program
The Reading Science Center has received a $10,000 grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to support its Sisters in STEM program,...
News
Mayor Eddie Morán’s appointment of Joseph Famiglietti as Finance Director confirmed by City Council
Reading City Council voted Monday evening to confirm Mayor Eddie Morán's appointment of Joseph Famiglietti as the City's Finance Director.
Famiglietti has served as the...
