City Council has voted to amend the Charter Board ordinance in an effort to rein in legal costs. The changes include eliminating the costly advisory…
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A former Reading School District teacher has announced that she is running for City Council. Vanessa Campos, 36, is seeking the District 1 seat. Vanessa…
Residents and clients of the Children’s Home of Reading got a surprise after-Christmas visit last week from two of Santa’s helpers. Justin R. Hoffmann Sr.…
From collaborations with area nonprofits to marching in Reading’s annual holiday parade, the city’s Youth Commission has had a busy year. The commission kicked off…
A proposed ordinance would require contractors to meet specific qualifications in order to work on public construction and maintenance projects for Reading. Informally called the…
Alvernia University will be relocating its nursing program to the newly named John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing in downtown Reading. The nursing school…
Reading High School’s Marine Corps JROTC has achieved its second national recognition this year. The corps was presented with the 2022 Spirit Banner for its…
For the volunteers cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinners at area churches, missions and other organizations, Thursday’s holiday was all about serving others. “There were times…
The Salvation Army Reading Citadel Corps held its annual Thanksgiving distribution Tuesday, providing 850 turkeys to those in need. Anthony M. Calafaty, Salvation Army Reading…
Area residents and visitors will soon have an unobstructed view of Reading and beyond from the three lookouts on Skyline Drive. Crews began removing trees…
No changes are planned to the current school-day schedule at Reading High School. The school day starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m.…
The Foundation for Reading Area Community College has been honored by the Berks Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professional with its Outstanding Foundation…
Bullies were not born that way, neither were their targets nor those who witness bullying and say nothing, encourage it or speak out. “We create…
The Rotary Club of Reading wants to fill the city with bright and cheery daffodils in celebration of Reading’s 275th anniversary. The service club is…
The subdivision and land development plans approved last year by the Reading Planning Commission will promote growth and revitalization efforts in the city, commission Chairman…
Berks County District Attorney John Adams has taken charge of the investigation into an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in southwest Reading. The incident occurred shortly before…