Reading
Reading is a city in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and its county seat. It is the fourth‑largest city in the state with a population of 95,112 as of the 2020 census. It is known for its rich railroad history and nickname “Pretzel City.”
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ACJ Employee Spotlight: Meet Our VP of Marketing, Mitchell Phillips
As American Community Journals (ACJ) celebrates ten years of sharing good news across the Delaware Valley, we’re shining a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Close to Finalizing Phase One of Federal Program
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is getting close to finalizing phase one of a federal program aimed at restoring train service between Reading and…
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Chester County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services
Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad…
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Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy Celebrates National Water Quality Month
August is National Water Quality Month and there is a lot to know when it comes to your water. National Water Quality Month was founded…
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GK Elite Designs and Outfits the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team for Paris Olympics
GK Elite, a company located right above Chester County in Reading, is responsible for outfitting the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the 2024 Paris Olympics,…
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Local TowerDIRECT Ambulances are First in PA to Have Supplies for Blood Transfusions
TowerDIRECT ambulances, Tower Health’s nonprofit company, are the first in Pennsylvania to carry blood and supplies to be able to administer life-saving blood transfusions to…
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Quakertown Native and Pop Sensation Sabrina Carpenter to Make SNL Debut May 18
Quakertown native and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for her debut on Saturday Night Live on May 18, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. …
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ETHOS Treatment Expands Programs to Include Services for Adolescent Patients at Its Reading-Area Location
ETHOS Treatment LLC, a leading provider of care for individuals and families who struggle with substance use disorder and/or mental health issues, is expanding its…
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Goalie Doctor Is Brainchild of Former Neumann Ice Hockey Coach
Goalie Doctor, a training program based in Aston, Is helping many ice hockey goalie upstarts advance their athletic careers, reports Main Line Today. The program…
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Chester County Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Stroudsburg…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Project Continues to Move Forward with Hiring of Infrastructure Company
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail project to restore train service from Reading to Philadelphia has made another step forward with the hiring of an infrastructure…
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How the City of Reading Saved $48,000 from an A/V Upgrade, Courtesy of Haverford Systems
The City of Reading recently reported a 14.4 percent decrease in their proposed 2024 budget. This unforeseen savings was primarily credited to a streaming upgrade…
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Schuylkill River Trail Has Been Underway Bit by Bit Since the 1980s
An ambitious goal of nonprofits and local governments has been to create a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River connecting Philadelphia with Frackville in…
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SSM’s Land Development Services Pave Way for Groundbreaking of Skatepark in Reading
The Reading Skatepark Association recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new skatepark located at 601 Canal Street in Reading. Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy —…
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Not Just a Tech Upgrade but a Dialogue-Enabler: Two Local Businesses Use Live Streaming to Grow Their Reach
Over the past few years, live streaming has become a powerful way for businesses to get their message out to potential customers. Local businesses that…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Train Authority Takes Step Forward on Rail Service Project
The Schuylkill River Passenger Train Authority voted earlier this week to solicit consultant proposals to prepare plans for the restoration of Reading to Philadelphia passenger…
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Can Unlock Its Potential to Become a True Economic Leader
Pennsylvania companies are changing the world. It’s on us to support them and their workers and create opportunities for more to thrive. Spark Therapeutics in…
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Boscov’s — With Location at Exton Mall — Defies Odds, Prepares to Open 50th Store
Even as its rivals are disappearing, Boscov’s, the largest family-owned department store company in America, is preparing to open its 50th store, writes Kevin Riordan…
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