A powerhouse podcast straight out of Reading
Justin Schenck created the Growth Now Movement podcast to inspire entrepreneurs and encourage self reflection. Now he's taking his message to the next level with a three-day festival in downtown Reading.
PA parks join the fight against opioids
Hospitals, schools, and social service institutions are on the front lines of the country's opioid epidemic, but what about parks? That was a question at the center of the latest PA Urban Parks & Recreation Exchange, which tackled safety, prevention and recovery.
Playing for keeps in Reading
In 2011, this city of more than 87,000 people and 28 parks had no active rec centers and zero playgrounds. But that was all about to change with the genesis of the Reading Recreation Commission, an organization that has flourished thanks to creative funding solutions, a whole lot of elbow grease, and one inspiring leader.
An arts community blooms in Reading
Take a wealth of venues and cultural organizations, coupled with proximity to major Northeast arts hubs, accessible cost of living and a historic city rife with inspiring spaces, and you've got the perfect recipe for an arts-and-theater boomtown.
Philly tech scene attracts Weidenhammer, a legacy PA company
This Wyomissing-based IT firm is gearing up for a big expansion. The first step is putting down roots in Center City Philadelphia, gaining access to its thriving tech culture and a raft of important clients.
Cities are only as strong as their parks and green spaces
The inaugural PA Urban Parks & Recreation Exchange, held in Allentown, spotlighted how Pennsylvania cities large and small can improve their communities through thoughtful design and increased access to parks and playgrounds.
Paths to Prosperity
In September, Reading hosted the 2017 PA Greenways and Trails Summit, an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for the state's growing network of trails. These assets not only help Pennsylvanians get out into nature, they also spur economic development in adjacent communities.
EVENT: The Annual Berks County Antique Art Show and Sale
Every autumn for the past 36 years, Greshville Antiques and Fine Art has hosted this special sale in their 1740s red-painted barn, nestled in the sweeping hills of Berks County. This year's incarnation runs October 1 - 8.
Reading's Centre Park Historic District is gorgeous, affordable and friendly
In a leafy neighborhood in the northwestern part of the city, a quiet revitalization is underway. The new influx of residents come for the stunning historic homes and stay for the sense of community.
In downtown Reading, a new farm-to-table cafe thinks local
At Wild Sage Coffee & Kitchen, a young entrepreneur has rehabbed a historic building, and is drawing on regional agricultural traditions to inform her menu and the space's rustic aesthetic.