The city has announced road closures in the downtown area, beginning Monday. To accommodate the continuing partial demolition work at the rear 431 Penn St.,…
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Reading NAACP honors local member of famed all-Black women’s WAC unit
By The Citizen on April 2, 2025
Sharon Holtz grew up knowing that her aunt, Pfc. Phyllis Long Green, served in the Women’s Army Corps, or WAC, during World War II. But…
Marvel Ranch makeover draws praise from customers, Reading City Council members
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
Workers at Reading’s Marvel Ranch are mum, but reports of a Gordon Ramsay-led makeover of the downtown restaurant abound. City Council President Donna Reed confirmed…
Reading’s historic Christ Episcopal Church undergoing interior restoration
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
When a heavy piece of wood and plaster molding fell from the ceiling of Christ Episcopal Church, the congregation knew there was a problem. The…
Reading to begin $18 million energy efficiency project for public properties
By The Citizen on March 10, 2025
Reading will begin construction on a project aimed at reducing energy consumption at public buildings and properties. City officials said the city partnered with Schneider…
Yard waste pickup set to begin in March in Reading
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
Yard waste collection in Reading will begin March 24. Pickup is limited to organic biodegradable materials such as leaves, hedge trimmings, leafy plants, small sticks…
Reading Area Community College plans expanded student union
By The Citizen on March 3, 2025
Reading Area Community College is seeking zoning relief to expand and update its student union building. The Reading Zoning Hearing Board recently heard RACC’s request…
Detour on major route in Reading delayed by 2 weeks
By The Citizen on February 18, 2025
Travel restrictions related to a project to replace the bridge that carries Schuylkill Avenue over railroad tracks in Reading has been delayed by two weeks.…
Reading Zoning Hearing Board grants relief for neighborhood bar parking
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Reading Zoning Hearing Board has approved the revised plan for a controversial parking lot at a northwest neighborhood sports bar. The zoning board rendered…
Positions open for Reading Conservation Corps spring program
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Applications are being accepted for the Reading Conservation Corps spring program. The mission of the program, formerly known as the Reading Climate Corps, is to…
Reading Mayor Eddie Moran explains city’s position on immigration enforcement
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
In the wake of the White House’s increased focus on mass deportation of undocumented immigrants across the country, Reading Mayor Eddie Moran has explained the…
Groundhog Day observance set for Pagoda in Reading
By The Citizen on January 29, 2025
The 20th annual Patty Pagoda Groundhog Day observance will take place Sunday morning. Berks County’s own prognosticator will make her annual prediction about the rest…
Reading Youth Commission needs members
By The Citizen on January 28, 2025
Reading’s Youth Commission is facing challenges as members age out and vacancies are unfilled, the commission chair said. Chair Melanie Taverez presented the commission’s annual…
Berks assistant district attorney announces run for City Council seat
By The Citizen on January 28, 2025
A Berks County assistant district attorney has announced that he is running for City Council. Raymond Baker, 32, is seeking the District 4 seat. Raymond…
Reading Public Museum opens two kid-friendly exhibits
By The Citizen on January 18, 2025
Cohen Foster crept stealthily as a jaguar in a South American rain forest. Crouching and lunging, the six-year-old boy moved close to the ground across…
Reading mayor to host annual Three Kings Day toy giveaway
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
Reading Mayor Eddie Moran will host his annual Three King’s Day celebration toy and giveaway on Jan. 6. Moran began the traditional celebration in 2020…