Reading to hold Dumpster Day household cleanout event
Reading residents will have a chance to dispose of unwanted bulky items on Oct. 18 during the city’s…
Not removing dead/trapped pests from control devices: Berks County restaurant inspections, Oct. 18, 2025 | Berks County Restaurant Inspections
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.…
Reading City Council awards contracts for ice-skating rink
Plans for a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink in Reading are moving forward. City Council recently approved two contracts…
Reading City Council calls for increase in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage
City Council is calling on the state Legislature to increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage. Council recently unanimously adopted a…
Candidates compete for 3 Reading City Council district seats
Reading voters will get a chance to select candidates to serve in several City Council positions in the…
Hispanic heritage celebration in downtown Reading
Reading’s final downtown First Friday Block Party of 2025 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities take place Friday…
Western Berks Water Authority receives $39 million loan
The Western Berks Water Authority has been awarded a low-interest loan of more than $39 million, along with…
Smokies Tobacco Shop opens second cigar lounge in Reading
Smokies Tobacco Shop has opened its second cigar lounge in Reading. Smokies’ newest location celebrated its grand opening…
Reading throws retirement party for K-9 fire investigator
Gracie wore a black bandana around her neck as she stood inside Reading City Council Chambers. It was…
3 compete for Reading City Council president
Incumbent City Council President Donna Reed will face two challengers for the office on the Democratic ballot in…
Smokies Tobacco Shop opens second cigar lounge in Reading
Smokies Tobacco Shop has opened its second cigar lounge in Reading. Smokies’ newest location celebrated its grand opening…
Primary election results for Reading City Council races
Voters in three Reading districts got a chance to pick nominees for spots on City Council during Tuesday’s…