North Reading Plaza shopping center plans advance in Reading
A proposed shopping center on the former Glidden paint factory site in north Reading moved another step forward…
Alex Roché appointed to Reading Housing Authority board
Alex Roché, director of advocacy for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, has been appointed to the Reading Housing…
Rocky Colavito honored by family, fans in Reading
To Steve Colavito and his older brother and sister, their father, Rocco D. “Rocky” Colavito, never seemed like…
Reading Community Development Director David Barr retires
Reading Community Development Director David Barr is retiring after a little more than a year in the post,…
Reading cancels September First Friday event
Reading has canceled its September First Friday block party because of low vendor participation and scheduling changes, officials…
Reading school food service workers get raises
Reading School District food service workers will receive raises of $6.50 an hour over the next three years…
Reading Housing Authority weighs work rules, time limits
The Reading Housing Authority is weighing whether to impose work requirements or limits on how long some residents…
Berks to purchase Penn Street building for $7.2 million
Berks County officials on Friday said they expect to pay $7.2 million to purchase a large property at…
Marvel Ranch makeover draws praise from customers, Reading City Council members
Frequent customers will be relieved to know the renowned Marvel Ranch cheeseburger with caramelized onions and signature Mini…
New memorial at Reading’s City Hall honors 8 city police officers killed in the line of duty
A new memorial in Reading’s City Hall honors those police officers whose lives were lost in the line…
Reading shifts funds to replace library elevator
Reading City Council has redirected more than $408,000 in federal pandemic relief funding to replace the Reading Public…
Reading City Council renews LERTA tax abatement program
Reading has renewed a tax abatement program intended to encourage development and improvements to properties in the city.…