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…
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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…
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…
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…