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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Despite the King of Prussia Rail Line Jumping the Tracks, Schuylkill River Train Project Chugs On
The blow from the halted King of Prussia Rail project may be ameliorated somewhat by a milestone development for a separate Chester County-relevant transit idea:…
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Fed’s ‘No’ Stops King of Prussia Rail Line in Its Tracks
All work on the proposed King of Prussia Rail — the four-mile transit extension to the Norristown High Speed Line — has halted. Thomas Fitzgerald…
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Progress Chugs Forward for Schuylkill River Passenger Train Restoration
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submitted an application to the Federal Railroad Administration which will push forward the restoration process of the intercity passenger rail…
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Mid Penn Bank Women’s Leadership Network Awards $16,000 in Grants to Groups That Impact Women and Families
Mid Penn Bank announced that its Women’s Leadership Network has awarded $16,000 in grants to organizations that have a positive and direct impact on the…
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Chester County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three siblings. She started working at…
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Recently-Opened Nearby Baby Formula Factory Aims to Bring Relief to PA, Nation
A brother and sister pair, both University of Pennsylvania graduates, opened the newest baby formula factory in the nation in a converted manufacturing plant in…
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Amtrak Proposal: New Round Trips That Chester County Commuters May Find Convenient
In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes, two of which could be a…
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Reading Follows Phoenixville’s Lead, Mulls Restoration of Passenger Train Service
A community forum to be held later this month at Reading Area Community College will discuss the possibility of restoring passenger train service to Berks…
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Two First-Time Politicians Vie for Chester County’s Open Seat in U.S. House
Two first-time politicians – Democrat Chrissy Houlahan, a third-generation military veteran, and Republican Greg McCauley, a tax attorney and former owner of nine Wendy’s franchises…
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Meridian Bank’s Art Trust Gallery Exhibits Trio of Mixed-Media Artists
The Art Trust Gallery at Meridian Bank is hosting “Mixed,” an exhibit featuring three mixed-media artists: Reading native Sharon Bartmann, West Chester University graduate Jennifer…
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World’s Greatest Indoor Miniature Village Up for Sale in Berks County
Roadside America, the decades-old Berks County attraction known as the world’s greatest indoor miniature village, is up for sale, writes Michael Boren for the Philadelphia…
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Landenberg Speed Skaters Find Their Icy Home in Reading
Speed-skating aficionados from Landenberg have found their icy home 90 minutes away at the East Penn Speed Skating Club in Reading, writes Bethany Ao for…
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Roots of Distribution Company Doing Business Internationally Trace Back to Chester County
An epiphany while watching a farmer harvesting made the difference between success and failure for Reading-based TAB Industries and its owner, Thomas A. Brizek, writes…
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Albert Boscov, Retail Role Model, Passes Away
He led by example, by passion, and by a big heart. And last Friday, Albert Boscov left a legacy the retail industry won’t soon forget.…
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Made in Chester County: Unipak, Inc.
Networking is such an important practice for the unemployed. Making the right connections has reduced the stress level of many job seekers by increasing the…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Annas, CEO of Meridian Bank
Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian Bank provides a comprehensive array of banking services to businesses, professionals, and retail customers in the Delaware Valley. Launched in 2004…
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Chester County Leadership: Brian McGinnis
In this week’s edition of Chester County Leadership, VISTA Today asks Brian McGinnis, Chairman of the Chester County Democratic Committee about growing up in West…
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