Reading children have a new place to splash and play. The newly expanded City Park playground and splash pad were officially opened Wednesday morning. Some…
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A change to some street lines is expected to add 120 on-street parking spaces in targeted neighborhoods in Reading. City Council has approved shifting the…
A state lawmaker is hosting an event designed to help young people find resources, activities and employment opportunities this summer. Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz announced that…
Four Democratic candidates are seeking the nomination in the May 16 primary election for a four-year term as mayor of Reading. The mayor will be…
Two Democratic candidates are seeking nomination in the May 16 primary election for a two-year term as Reading’s City Council president. The council president will…
Students at two elementary schools in Costa Rica’s Limon province have brightly colored murals to enjoy, thanks to the creativity of some Albright College and…
Bring the Change and Reading’s 275th anniversary committee partner to celebrate the city’s diversity
This year’s Berks Cultural Diversity Festival will coincide with Reading’s 275th anniversary parade. Scheduled for Oct. 1, both events will celebrate Reading’s rich history, culture…
Reading’s former director of human resources has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city, the mayor and a former top administrative aide. Aida…
Reading’s property maintenance department is short up to 10 maintenance and quality-of-life inspectors, and some City Council members say lack of adequate staff makes timely…
The explosion last week that leveled part of a West Reading chocolate factory and claimed the lives of seven workers will not be easily forgotten,…
A former candidate for city public works director has filed a lawsuit against the city of Reading. “Martin Neely has filed a federal case against…
Reading High School defeated Roman Catholic in overtime Saturday night, March 25, to claim the PIAA Class 6A boys basketball title. The Red Knights beat…
The search for a director to lead Reading’s Public Works department will resume, the city announced. Mayor Eddie Moran had selected Martin Neely, a New…
Reading’s expanded street sweeping program will begin in April. The intent of the seasonal program is to enhance public health and sanitation in blocks that…
Charles Evans may have died 176 years earlier, but the founder of his namesake cemetery in Reading took a lively stroll among the gravestones, accompanied…
Mayor Eddie Moran has announced his intent to run for reelection. He will enter the May primary on the Democratic ticket. Moran kicked off his…