Reading Pagoda parking lot closing for construction amid $4.7 million restoration
The Pagoda parking lot and surrounding road will be closed for construction starting today. City officials said the…
GlowFEST returns to downtown Reading with lights, rides and live entertainment
Downtown Reading’s GlowFEST is back and brighter than ever, the city announced. Residents and visitors are invited to…
Reading launches Fall Citywide Cleanup, Oct. 13 through 18
Reading’s Public Works Department and Environmental Advisory Council needs volunteers for a citywide cleanup Oct. 13 through 18.…
Healthy Homes program helps make Reading homes safer for low-income residents
Caitlin Kammerer, Reading’s Healthy Homes program manager, says she takes great pride in her work. The program helps…
Reading Area Fire Museum reopens after 13-month renovation
The Reading Area Fire Museum has reopened after being closed more than a year for renovations. Located in…
Work to remove Reading’s Bushong Dam completed
After years of studies and delays, Bushong Dam has been removed. Reading officials confirmed demolition of the nearly…
Reading City Council reviews 2026 community development budget and CDBG plan
Reading City Council heard a detailed overview of the city’s proposed 2026 Community Development budget and federal grant…
Reading residents urge City Council to address loud music and noise disturbances
A Reading couple wants city officials to take stronger action against neighbors who play music and make noise…
Reading sidewalk repair grant program may expand with $1million proposal in 2026
An inactive grant program that helps Reading homeowners fix their broken sidewalks might be reinvigorated and expanded for…
Reading police urge 2 changes to city noise ordinance
Reading police officials are urging City Council to make two adjustments to the city’s noise ordinance to improve…
City of Reading Receives $250K Grant for Energy-Efficient Building Revitalization
Reading, in partnership with the Green Building Alliance, has been awarded a $250,000 planning grant from the Municipal…
German exchange students visit Reading’s City Hall
The student exchange program began in 2002 as part of the sister-city partnership formed by Reading and Reutlingen…