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…
Reading introduces 2026 budget with first property tax hike in 4 years
Reading’s proposed $284 million budget for 2026 would include a property tax increase, the city’s first in four…
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…
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…