News
Reading announces Independence Day holiday operations, City Hall closures
The City of Reading has announced holiday operations and schedule changes ahead of the Independence Day weekend, including the closure of City Hall and...
Crime
Reading man charged in alleged straw purchase of five firearms
A Reading man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Berks County District Attorney’s Gun Violence Reduction Task Force into...
News
Reading organization receives Healing the Planet grant for native plantings
A Reading-based community organization is among 21 recipients across Pennsylvania selected to receive funding through the 2026 Healing the Planet grant program, an initiative...
Entertainment
First Friday Block Parties return to downtown Reading on June 5
Downtown Reading’s First Friday Block Parties will return on Friday, June 5, bringing live entertainment, food vendors, games, art activities, and family-friendly fun to...
Nonprofits
Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading named 2025 International Affiliate of the Year
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Reading, hosted by VOiCEup Berks, has been named International YVC Affiliate of the Year for 2025. This prestigious recognition...
News
City police host successful Coffee with a Cop Event in downtown Reading
The City of Reading Police Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop event Wednesday morning at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Hotel, creating an...
Business
Sunset Mexican Ice Cream Shop opens second location in Southwest Reading
Sunset Mexican Ice Cream Shop celebrated the grand opening of its second location this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 733 Lancaster Avenue,...
News
Opportunity House to host annual Garden Party September 18
Opportunity House will host its annual Garden Party on Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 430 N. Second Street in Reading....
News
Downtown Reading advances to public voting for $120K grant for free music series
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Reading starting in 2026. With funding...
Entertainment
6th Ward Block Party returns with music, food, and new art installation
The City of Reading will host the Fourth Annual 6th Ward Block Party on Saturday, September 13, offering an afternoon of live music, food,...
