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Did you park at South Penn Garage during Taco Fest? You may have received a ticket.

9 hours ago: Did you park at South Penn Garage during Taco Fest? You may have received a ticket. Multiple attendees messaged us today reporting getting $45 tickets from the Reading Parking Authority after parking at South Penn Garage on Saturday—even though the event publicly announced free parking there from 12 to 6 p.m. There was a “Free” sign outside both entrances to the garage.

Senator Schwank’s District Office to Temporarily Close for Construction

Yesterday: State Sen. Judy Schwank’s district office, located at 210 George St., Suite 201, Reading, PA 19605, will be closed from Monday, May 12, to Monday, May 19, for construction.

Parking tickets issued in error during Taco Fest, Reading Parking Authority responds

Multiple of attendees at Saturday’s Taco Fest in downtown Reading reported receiving $45 parking tickets after parking at the South Penn Garage, despite multiple announcements that parking there would be free during the event.The popular downtown festival, held on May 3, publicly advertised free par

Vozharenko reflects on her journey from Ukraine to Schreyer Scholar

Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Viktoriia Vozharenko moved to Lancaster, Pa. with her family in 2018. Despite living in the U.S. for a short time before graduating from high school, she was accepted to all the colleges to which she applied, but she stated that Penn State was her first choice.Her plan was t

Good Medicine Indigenous Wellness Celebration returns to Riverfront Park

The third annual Good Medicine Indigenous Wellness Celebration is set to take place on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Reading. Hosted by the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, the family-friendly event invites the public to explore Native American approaches to

FirstEnergy uses helicopters and infrared technology to inspect power lines across Pennsylvania

FirstEnergy Corp. is conducting high-tech aerial inspections of high-voltage power lines across Pennsylvania, including areas that serve Berks County, in an effort to prevent power outages during the upcoming summer months.The inspections cover more than 2,200 miles of transmission lines across the

Shoemakersville letter carrier honored for 40 years of service

Longtime Shoemakersville letter carrier Robert Oswald was honored Friday morning for 40 years of dedicated service with the United States Postal Service. The celebration, held at the Shoemakersville Post Office on Franklin Street, brought together colleagues, friends, and community members to recogn

City Park fallout shelter restored for potential new use

A once-forgotten Cold War-era fallout shelter tucked into a hillside near the Greenhouse in City Park has been given a new lease on life. City officials recently guided members of the media on a rare tour of the underground structure, now cleaned and renovated for future use after sitting largely un

Local Marines among 4th division fallen heroes at Iwo Jima in March, 1945

No World War II battle represents the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps better than Iwo Jima. In terms of its combat brutality and staggering casualties, it was the worst battle in the history of the Corps.The Marines’ 3rd, 4th and 5th Divisions led the assault of Iwo Jima with key support from

Jesiah Newsome: A firefighter’s dedication to duty and community

For many, firefighting is a profession. For Jesiah Newsome, it’s a calling. At just 28 years old, Newsome has already built an impressive career as both a career firefighter and a dedicated volunteer. As Deputy Chief of the Blandon Fire Company and Engine 3 driver for the City of Reading Fire Depart

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