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…
Jewish Food Festival in Berks
The 25th Annual Jewish Food and Cultural Festival at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom takes place Nov. 2 from…
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…
Upper Macungie man dies days after crash in Berks County
A Lehigh County man has died from his injuries days after a crash in Berks County. Dennis L.…
Thousands gather in Wyomissing for ‘No Kings’ protest
All along Penn Avenue Saturday afternoon near the border of Wyomissing and West Reading, masses of people lined…
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 awards contracts for ice-skating rink
Plans for a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink in Reading are moving forward. City Council recently approved two contracts…
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…