If you were a resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, in the mid to late 20th century, you may have seen what happens when “urban renewal” dreams big and delivers rubble. Yes, the town’s planners wanted to reshape Reading into a gleaming modern paradise; what [...]
Reading, Pennsylvania, often overshadowed by larger neighboring cities, has a vibrant history, rich culture, and many reasons to be proud. Located in Berks County, Reading has grown from an industrial powerhouse to a diverse, resilient community with a wealth of achievements in the arts, [...]
The Parish Manufacturing Company was co-founded by Neff Parish and John Sullivan in 1905 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Prior to this, Neff Parish had worked with the Parish and Bingham Company in Cleveland, Ohio, where he pioneered the production of pressed-steel frames, which replaced [...]
The building at 431 Penn Street in Reading, PA, holds a rich history as part of the city's central business district. The façade of the building originally comes from the Reading News building, which was located at 22-24 North Fifth Street. The Reading [...]
The Reading Railroad, a cornerstone of Pennsylvania's industrial history, played a major role in shaping the economic and cultural landscape of the region. Among its many facilities, the Reading Railroad Shops in Reading, PA, stood out as an important hub for locomotive repair, [...]
October marks the start of Italian Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the vast contributions that Italian Americans have made to the United States. From rich cultural traditions to monumental achievements in art, science, and politics, this month provides an [...]
As more cities and states across the U.S. adopt Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day, a national conversation is taking shape about how to reconcile two different but equally important narratives of American history. On one hand, Indigenous Peoples' Day represents [...]
For Coach Derek Long and the Conrad Weiser Scouts, the 2024 soccer season will be remembered as a milestone year. Not only did the team go undefeated for the first time since 1967, but Coach Long also reached a remarkable personal achievement by [...]
Shocktoberfest is an annual Halloween-themed event located in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, and is renowned for being one of the most intense and immersive haunted attractions in the region. It was founded in 1991 and has since grown into a massive event that draws [...]
Halloween traditions in Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania, have a rich history that blends local folklore, immigrant customs, and American celebrations. Over the decades, these traditions have evolved, but the area's early Halloween customs reflected a blend of superstition, community gatherings, and children's [...]
