2 competing for Reading’s Council President seat
Two candidates are running for Reading’s City Council president seat in the Nov. 4 election. Democratic candidate Donna…
Reading City Council names new Community Development director
Reading has a new director of community development. David Barr was selected for the post by Mayor Eddie…
Reading modernizes 4 park fieldhouses with energy-saving upgrades
Reading is highlighting major upgrades to four city park fieldhouses, renovated as part of the Reading Fieldhouses Reimagined…
Reading City Council tables proposal to ban events at city-owned construction sites
Reading City Council has deferred action on proposed legislation that would ban events on city properties under construction,…
Reading City Council calls on PA for marijuana reform
Council also introduced a measure that would decriminalize adult use of small amounts of marijuana within city limits.…
Reading City Council debates referendum to fix Charter Board vacancies
Filling seats on Reading’s vacant City Charter Board may require action from voters, City Council members said. Council,…
Reading City Council expected to vote Monday on plan to decriminalize marijuana
Reading City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposed ordinance that would decriminalize possession of a…
Reading City Council redirects nearly $1 million to upgrade Oakbrook baseball field
City Council has approved reallocating nearly $1 million in federal funding to improve the baseball field at Oakbrook…
Reading City Council decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana
Reading City Council has passed legislation that decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana. Council voted 5-2 at…
Reading City Council to vote on $1 million for outdoor project at Oakbrook Homes
With just three months left to use or lose $1 million in federal grant money earmarked for community…
Reading City Park bandshell undergoing $154,000 repair project
Work has begun on a repair and maintenance project of the bandshell in City Park. The three-fold project…
Reading City Council reviews $525,000 shift for police body cameras and Tasers
Reading City Council on Monday discussed a proposed budget amendment that would shift funds within the police department…