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…
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Oct. 17
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Oct. 17: Akr. Hoban, Ohio 46, Central York 21 Allentown Central…
Hispanic heritage celebration in downtown Reading
Reading’s final downtown First Friday Block Party of 2025 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities take place Friday…
Western Berks Water Authority receives $39 million loan
The Western Berks Water Authority has been awarded a low-interest loan of more than $39 million, along with…
Reading throws retirement party for K-9 fire investigator
Gracie wore a black bandana around her neck as she stood inside Reading City Council Chambers. It was…
3 compete for Reading City Council president
Incumbent City Council President Donna Reed will face two challengers for the office on the Democratic ballot in…
Smokies Tobacco Shop opens second cigar lounge in Reading
Smokies Tobacco Shop has opened its second cigar lounge in Reading. Smokies’ newest location celebrated its grand opening…
Primary election results for Reading City Council races
Voters in three Reading districts got a chance to pick nominees for spots on City Council during Tuesday’s…
Habitat for Humanity shows off new mural adorning Reading property
Standing on the northeast corner of Douglass and Moss streets late Wednesday morning, a brightly-colored mural stretching up…
Reading approves short-term rental zoning rules
Editor’s note: This story has been revised to correct an error in characterizing the action council took. A…
Conrad Weiser wins BCIAA title in a double-overtime thriller
Just a season ago, Conrad Weiser let a shot at the Berks County title slip away, falling to…
2 competing in district judge contest
Editor’s Note: This article was updated Oct. 15, 2025 to include responses submitted by Jason Bowen. Berks County…