The streets of Reading were filled with cyclists for a worthy cause. Not One More: A Peace and Justice Project on Sunday hosted its inaugural…
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Pedestrian and cyclist safety is goal of new plan for Reading’s downtown
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
Improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists is the goal of a newly developed plan for downtown Reading. Peter Simone, a founder and planner with…
Story of Navy sailor killed during World War II told by Muhlenberg man
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
It is difficult to imagine the terror onboard the U.S.S. Tang on Oct. 24, 1944. The submarine was in the Taiwan Strait off the coast…
Reading Science Center receives grant for Science Storytime program
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
The Reading Science Center has received a $2,500 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the center announced Monday. The grant will support the Science…
Transit-oriented development plan proposed for downtown Reading
By The Citizen on June 9, 2025
A transit-oriented development plan for Reading’s downtown would encourage commercial and residential growth, support public transit and increase walkability, planners said. Pankaj Jobanputra, a planner…
Demolition of 2 Penn Street buildings nears completion
By The Citizen on May 23, 2025
The demolition of two Reading-owned buildings on Penn Street was winding down Friday. Emergency demolition of the structurally compromised buildings at 431 and 433 Penn…
FlixBus to begin service from Reading to Philadelphia and New York
By The Citizen on May 20, 2025
International bus service FlixBus has announced the launch of a route connecting Reading to Philadelphia, Newark, N.J., and New York. Service will begin May 22,…
Innovative learning on display at Reading Education Foundation showcase
By The Citizen on May 12, 2025
Using a video camera clipped to a miniature car and loops of track winding through hallways, students at 16th and Haak Elementary School combined science,…
5 community engagement projects in Reading receive funding
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
A group of community volunteers in Reading has chosen five initiatives that aim to inspire community engagement to fund through a grant program offered by…
German exchange students visit Reading’s City Hall
By The Citizen on May 3, 2025
Exchange students from Reading’s sister city, Reutlingen, Germany, learned about Reading’s government Thursday during a visit to City Hall. The 11 students, ages 15 to…
Blind photographers guided by sounds display works at Berks History Center
By The Citizen on May 1, 2025
Having both visual and hearing impairments doesn’t hold Angie Knarr back or keep her from enjoying life. “I’m up for anything,” she said. “I’m adventurous.…
Demolition work winding down on Penn Street building
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
Demolition work is winding down at the rear of the building at 431 Penn St., one of several Reading-owned buildings near Penn Square. Work in…
Alvernia University’s health center project receives gift from Breidegam Family Foundation
By The Citizen on April 25, 2025
Alvernia University has received a gift from the Breidegam Family Foundation to help turn the former American House into a state-of-the-art community-based health center in…
United Way of Berks County celebrates 100th anniversary
By The Citizen on April 18, 2025
United Way of Berks County celebrated its 100th anniversary this week with a series of commemorative events and community-driven volunteer projects that honor the organization’s…
Reading School District sees growth in swim instruction program
By The Citizen on April 14, 2025
The Reading School District has seen significant growth in its aquatics program over the past year, the district recently announced. With nearly 700 participants in…
Reading Pagoda getting full makeover
By The Citizen on April 8, 2025
Reading’s Pagoda is getting a $4.7 million makeover inside and out. Work began last week at the landmark building on Mount Penn. The project is…