Three-alarm fire in Lower Alsace Township
Crews from around Berks County responded to a three-alarm fire in Lower Alsace Township Tuesday afternoon. According to…
Reading adopts Welcoming City ordinance unanimously
City Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt an ordinance declaring Reading a welcoming city. The ordinance formalizes…
Pagoda lights to shine again as $5.3 million restoration nears completion in Reading, PA
Santa Claus should have no trouble finding his way to Reading this Christmas Eve with the newly upgraded…
DNA match leads to arrest in 2023 store burglary in southern Berks
A yearlong investigation into a burglary at a Robeson Township convenience store led to charges against a Reading…
Berkshire Country Club shines a light on Safe Berks
The Berkshire Country Club recently shined a light on the work of a local nonprofit. The Reading club…
Business Weekly Agenda for October 28
Wednesday Oct. 29 The Small Business Resource Association is teaming up with the Latino Chamber of Commerce to…
how FBA peer groups empower family business owners
Running a family business is a uniquely rewarding yet deeply complex experience. It blends the personal and professional,…
Landmark West Lawn gas station leveled; no redevelopment plan yet
A familiar landmark at the eastern gateway of West Lawn is gone. The former Schoellkopf Service Center, a…
Reading Fire Department proposes 2026 budget with 7% increase
The Reading Fire Department proposed $23.3 million budget for 2026 includes plans to strengthen staffing while keeping overall…
Paul and Karen Oxholm to lead Reading Public Library’s 2025 Annual Appeal
Long-time supporters of the Reading Public Library, Paul and Karen Oxholm, have been named co-chairs of the library’s…
Halloween on Penn Street in Reading rescheduled for Wednesday
Reading’s Halloween on Penn event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, the city announced. The event takes place in…
Toys for Tots coming to FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading on Sunday
The Reading Fightin Phils and Classic Harley-Davidson are once again teaming up to host a Toys for Tots…