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Reading City Hall closed for Veterans Day
21 hours ago: Reading City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Reading City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, November 12.
Nighttime lane restrictions planned on I-78 near Hamburg
21 hours ago: PennDOT has announced nighttime lane restrictions on Interstate 78 in both directions between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143) in Berks County. PennDOT has announced nighttime lane restrictions on Interstate 78 in both directions between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143) in Berks County.

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Creepin’ for Critters raises over $12,000 for Berks County Animal Rescue League
A Halloween tradition that began with one Berks County family’s love of decorating has grown into a successful community fundraiser, raising more than $12,000 in monetary donations and supplies for the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County this year.Creepin’ for Critters, a volunteer-led initia
Alvernia University announces plans to acquire Marian University in Wisconsin
Alvernia University in Reading has announced plans to acquire Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as part of a proposed partnership aimed at strengthening both Catholic institutions, expanding educational opportunities and preserving their shared commitment to faith and service.Under the pr
Reading highlights sustainability efforts, $250,000 forestry grant and community projects
The City of Reading is highlighting several sustainability initiatives and accomplishments from October 2026, including a $250,000 state grant supporting urban forestry, improvements to public parks and community gardens, and statewide recognition for local environmental efforts.The initiatives, car
ReadingFilmFEST brings independent filmmakers, stories and new perspectives to downtown Reading
The 12th annual ReadingFilmFEST is bringing filmmakers, actors and audiences together in downtown Reading for a weekend of independent cinema, offering opportunities to explore new stories, meet the people behind them and learn more about the filmmaking process.Running November 6–8, the festival fea

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Bob Hoffmaster: From labor advocate to community leader
Reading native, Bob Hoffmaster, has spent most of his lifetime dedicated to public service. Born in the Reading Hospital and growing up as one of five children on Church Street in Reading, he experienced a typical childhood in that era.“I attended Fifth and Spring Elementary, Northwest Junior High,
Adventure With Savannah: Father-daughter outings turn into a growing family content creation journey
For 10-year-old Savannah Selig of Longswamp Township, a trip to an amusement park or haunted attraction is more than just a fun day out with her family. It’s also an opportunity to capture exciting moments on camera, create videos, and share those experiences with thousands of people online.What beg
Tom Sheehan: Turning life’s experiences into music
Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, a young Tom Sheehan left the first grade when his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he lived through sixth grade. They returned to Pennsylvania and settled in Oley, where he spent the remainder of his school years before heading to Penn State University f

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Aliens, spiders and witches take over Exeter Township yard in elaborate Halloween display
What started as a small Halloween graveyard five years ago has grown into an elaborate, interactive haunted farmhouse in Exeter Township, where aliens, spiders and witches battle for control of a cornfield.Garrick Heim has transformed the yard of his home at 981 Rill Road into a Halloween attraction
Dorney Park opens Halloween Haunt with new Blair Witch maze, live show
Dorney Park has kicked off its 2026 Halloween season, bringing haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and after-dark rides back to the Allentown amusement park.Halloween Haunt opened Friday, Sept. 18, and will continue on select nights through Oct. 31. This year’s event features six haunted
French Fry Fest serves up creative flavors in West Reading
French fries were the main attraction in West Reading as restaurants, food trucks and vendors filled Penn Avenue with everything from pulled pork and birria chicken fries to duck poutine and jerk chicken Alfredo.The 7th Annual West Reading French Fry Fest brought crowds to the borough for an afterno

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12Nov
Berks County Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources Career Fair
312 Gernants Church Rd Leesport
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Reading Royals vs. Trenton Ironhawks
700 Penn St Reading
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14Nov
The Fab Four
136 N 6th St Reading
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Sugarland
700 Penn St Reading
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