Reading City Councilman Jaime Baez Jr. announces bid for council presidency
Reading City Councilman Jaime Baez Jr. has announced his candidacy for City Council president. A first-term councilman, Baez,…
United Way of Berks shares guide for residents facing aid disruptions
United Way of Berks County is sharing a Community Resource Guide for residents facing challenges with SNAP benefits, income…
Eagle Eyes photo exhibit at Berks History Center
Newspapers have been an integral part of the information chain since well before the digital age, as an…
RACC shelves student union building expansion project
A plan to expand the student union at Reading Area Community College has been put on the shelf.…
Reading Housing Authority earns $13.5K safety grant
The Reading Housing Authority has been selected to receive a $13,500 grant to improve safety and prevent property…
Reading Public Works plans $10 million budget for 2026
Reading’s Public Works Department is proposing a nearly $10 million budget for 2026, an increase of about $600,000…
Reading adopts Welcoming City ordinance unanimously
City Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt an ordinance declaring Reading a welcoming city. The ordinance formalizes…
Pagoda lights to shine again as $5.3 million restoration nears completion in Reading, PA
Santa Claus should have no trouble finding his way to Reading this Christmas Eve with the newly upgraded…
Reading Fire Department proposes 2026 budget with 7% increase
The Reading Fire Department proposed $23.3 million budget for 2026 includes plans to strengthen staffing while keeping overall…
Paul and Karen Oxholm to lead Reading Public Library’s 2025 Annual Appeal
Long-time supporters of the Reading Public Library, Paul and Karen Oxholm, have been named co-chairs of the library’s…
Crime down in Reading, city police chief says
Reading saw a substantial drop in crime in 2024, according to Police Chief Elias Vazquez, and the downward…
Rep. Manny Guzman hosts walking tour of downtown Reading
Downtown Reading has a lot of potential, state Rep. Manny Guzman says, and the City Revitalization and Improvement…