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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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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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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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 a Location in Media — 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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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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Wawa Moves Across the Street From Sheetz as Expansion Heats Up
Wawa has effectively moved into Sheetz’s house with preliminary plans for a Wawa store in Benner Township, Centre County, across the street from an existing…
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Delaware County Native Helped Homeless Living in Beer Cave
A remnant of Reading’s 19th century brewing industry, the former Deppen beer vault, has fascinated Delaware County native Paul Zenone, writes Michelle N. Lynch for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three siblings. She started working at…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Thursday that…
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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.…




















