News
Reading’s art astronaut launches into national orbit
I flew to San Antonio expecting to test the leader in me. I returned to Reading with my armor cracked open, unafraid. It did...
Nonprofits
Reading Public Museum announces campaign to raise final funds for Dale Chihuly Chandelier
The Reading Public Museum has announced an opportunity for the public to contribute to a landmark project: a custom Dale Chihuly chandelier to permanently...
Crime
Mayor Eddie Morán appoints Michael Fromm to Reading CRIZ Authority Board
Mayor Eddie Morán has appointed Michael Fromm to the Reading City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Authority Board.
Fromm is Executive Chairman of Fromm Electric...
Crime
Two people wounded in Reading shooting Tuesday evening, police say
Two people were injured in a shooting in Reading on Tuesday evening, according to the Reading Police Department.
Emergency dispatchers initially reported the incident at...
Crime
One person killed in early Sunday morning shooting in Reading
A Reading man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday morning after authorities said he fled to New Jersey and...
News
Reading Fire Department awarded more than $80,000 for breathing air system equipment
The City of Reading Department of Fire and Rescue Services has been awarded more than $80,000 in state funding to purchase critical equipment that...
Nonprofits
Olivet Boys & Girls Club, VOiCEup Berks unveil ‘Champions of Possibility’ mural
Olivet Boys & Girls Club and VOiCEup Berks have partnered to create Champions of Possibility, a vibrant new mural that reflects the creativity, imagination,...
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....
