A Reading church has plans to build on land once part of Reading’s last working farm. The city’s zoning board last week heard the appeal…
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The Reading Parking Authority is rolling out a plan to assist the city with snow cleanup. Nathan Matz, RPA executive director, introduced the initiative to…
Three big development projects designed to help those who need housing in Reading have received a boost from private grants. FHL Bank of Pittsburgh recently…
The former Luden’s plant at the corner of Eighth and Walnut Streets in Reading may soon be a hub of economic activity again. Mayor Eddie…
Dozens of Reading police officers descended on Reading High School on Tuesday afternoon for what officials called a small riot. Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli…
A crowd gathered at Chabad-Lubavitch of Berks County Wednesday night to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah. The goal of Wednesday’s event was simple. “Bring…
Mayor Eddie Moran’s administration wants to change the way the public-private partnership operates, but City Council believes it’s too soon to do that. The public-private…
Reading emergency crews responded to the city’s northwest for a shooting, later learning a male was hit multiple times, possibly six, according to initial emergency…
Reading Area Community College is hoping to build a $33 million state-of-the-art child care center on its campus in the city and is asking the…
The Reading School Board has a new superintendent. The board voted 8-1 to name Dr. Jennifer Murray as the next superintendent of the fourth-largest school…
Mayor Eddie Moran decided he will not buy a car to replace the one he has been using to travel for public appearances. “The administration…
Reading residents will most likely see a hike in their garbage bills for the next five years. City Council on Monday night tabled a $9.7…
The victims of a dubious rent-to-own agreement that effected 650 residents — including eight in Berks County — will be able to own their homes,…
The Reading Redevelopment Authority hopes to create a land bank so it has another tool in its arsenal to fight blight in the city. The…
A local mobile food pantry will hold a special meal for city residents on Friday evening. Life Impact Community Services will hold a free meal…
Mayor Eddie Moran proposed his 2022 spending plan with no tax increase a couple months ago, and the city auditor Monday night made some recommendations…