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…
Local students turn the page on their literacy journey with help from ‘Philly Reading Coaches’
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — As part of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Children and Families, local volunteers…
‘Operation Postal Storm’ uncovers drug trafficking ring shipping cocaine from Puerto Rico to Reading via mail | Berks Regional News
READING, PA — Authorities say they’ve dismantled a major drug trafficking operation that brought cocaine and methamphetamine into…
Raids, arrests cap probe into cocaine shipments from Puerto Rico to Reading
A 10-month investigation of a drug-trafficking network that shipped large quantities of cocaine from Puerto Rico to Reading…
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…
City of Reading to host ‘Halloween on Penn’ for 5th consecutive year | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. – The City of Reading has announced that Halloween on Penn will return for the 5th…
Pagoda parking lot, surrounding road closed for construction | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. – The Reading Pagoda parking lot and the surrounding road are closed for construction. Starting tomorrow,…
Troubling rock-throwing incidents raise concerns in Reading area | Berks Regional News
LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Is it a troubling new trend or are these isolated incidents? “It’s just…
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.…
New York man sentenced in kidnapping of Reading 13-year-old in 2022
A New York man has been sentenced in federal court to life in prison for kidnapping a 13-year-old…