Reading City Council reviews zoning change for GoggleWorks II expansion
City Council took the first formal step toward aligning zoning for the $18.5 million GoggleWorks II expansion, holding…
Frigid February in Berks eases up; snow cover streak notable
The blistering cold that dominated the second half of January in Berks County, and the region, ran well…
Reading considers historic preservation ordinance changes following HARB shakeup
Reading administrators say they are weighing possible changes to the city’s historic preservation ordinance that could simplify enforcement,…
Housing focus of PA official’s visit to Reading
With its stately pillars guarding its front door, its soaring, intricately molded ceiling, and the brass details scattered…
Residents in 3 more Berks municipalities can pay real estate taxes online
Residents in Sinking Spring, West Reading and Union Township now have the option to pay their Berks County and…
Berks County Workforce Development Board receives $200,000 state grant
The Berks County Workforce Development Board has been awarded a $200,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor…
Reading City Council approves 313 Elm St. conversion amid housing debate
City Council’s approval of a two-unit conversion sparked a wider discussion over how the city should balance preserving…
Berks parks events warm up in March
The following Berks County Parks & Recreation events are coming up in March: Tuesday – Full Moon Hike,…
Berks coroner seeking family of Mount Penn man
The Berks County coroner’s office is looking for family of Carey J. Boyer, 79, of St. Catherine Senior…
ICE gives some details about ICE center in Berks but most questions remain unanswered
A recently released Department of Homeland Security document has shed more light on plans to convert warehouses into…
Plan in the works for 232 apartments at former Exeter Promenade
Exeter Township officials are reviewing plans to build 232 apartments on the Exeter Promenade property. John Rathfon of…
Business Weekly Agenda for March 1
Thursday March 5 The Career Professional Executive Networking Group Reading will host a “Networking Group Meeting,” 6 to…