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...
Entertainment
Reading Public Museum opens Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
Vic and Dena Hammel present Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad, an engaging photography exhibit now open at the Reading Public...
News
Reading residents to receive free admission to Schlegel Pool Thursday and Friday amid extreme heat
Update: To accommodate more residents during the Extreme Heat Warning, city officials say Schlegel Pool will now operate with two admission sessions on Thursday,...
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Reading Code Red requires dogs to be brought indoors during extreme heat
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has issued a Code Red for the City of Reading due to a sustained heat index above...
