Reading police budget funds 175 officers, boosts overtime
Reading’s proposed 2027 police budget maintains funding for 175 officers and increases overtime allocations as the department works…
Reading launches $2.1 million street paving project
Reading has launched a $2.1 million street paving project that will improve roads in neighborhoods throughout the city.…
Reading’s historic Peanut Bar for sale as longtime owner retires
At just 8 years old, Michael Leifer was already a familiar presence at his family’s restaurant in downtown…
Reading City Council weighs property tax hikes for 2027 budget
City Council members say they want a clearer picture of how potential property tax increases would affect residents…
Reading School District names new assistant superintendent of operations
The Reading School Board has appointed Dr. April Halligan-Rostek as the district’s assistant superintendent of operations, promoting a…
Reading City Council reviews 2027 budget, housing funds
Reading City Council continued its review of the proposed 2027 budget last week, examining plans to draw $12.45…
Reading Animal Control Board reports rising complaints, permit violations
Complaints about chickens and goats are on the rise in Reading, where some residents are keeping animals without…
Reading City Council approves Hampden traffic plan, labor deal
City Council approved a traffic-calming plan for Hampden Boulevard and a new labor agreement during its regular meeting…
Exchange students from Reutlingen, Germany, visited Reading’s City Hall to learn about the city’s government
The student exchange program began in 2002 as part of the sister-city partnership formed by Reading and Reutlingen…
Reading City Council approves historic preservation grant application
City Council voted Monday to pursue a $25,000 state grant to help improve Reading’s historic preservation program. Council…
Reading City Council appoints new police chief
The city of Reading has a new police chief. City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting Wednesday…
Change to Reading City Council districts minimal
A section of Reading formerly in City Council District 6 is now part of District 1. City Council…