Reading Roller Derby is turning up the volume this fall with their first-ever music festival, set for Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA 19606. A Full Day of Live Music [...]
Barrio Alegría, through its South of Penn Initiative, has worked with residents of the South of Penn neighborhoods for several years to enhance quality of life. In addition to neighborhood cleanups, alleyway concerts, façade improvements, and whole-home repair efforts, the initiative has engaged [...]
Just days before the official first day of autumn, West Reading’s Fall Fest returns for its 19th year on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The borough’s signature seasonal celebration transforms the 400–700 blocks of Penn Avenue into a [...]
Half a century ago, Reading Regional Airport was the beating heart of America’s air show scene. In 1975, it hosted what was then the largest air show in the country, drawing thousands to Berks County and putting the city of Reading squarely on [...]
In the digital age, community-driven news platforms have become vital in preserving and enriching local journalism. GoReadingBerks is a crucial resource for local news outlets. Through its dedication and expertise, GoReadingBerks has made invaluable contributions by providing historical insights, archival content, and narratives [...]
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, [...]
As the Reading Liederkranz celebrates Oktoberfest we are reminded that the month of October is German Heritage Month. German people began moving to Pennsylvania as early as 1683. Between 1683 and 1783, more than 100,000 German-speaking immigrants from the Palantine, Wurttemberg, and Hesse; [...]
By MaryBeth. Thank you for creating GoReadingBerks, one of my go-to websites when I need a dose of hometown nostalgia. Like you, I have fond memories of growing up in Reading. My memories include: being eye level with cases full of Pennsylvania Dutch [...]
Reading used to be a playground town way back when we were kids. We would race out of bed on smothering mornings of heat and haze, grab rumpled remnants of play from yesterday, gulp milk and toast and head to the innocent haven [...]
The Victor Emmanuel II Beneficial Society was founded in 1915 by twenty-one men of Italian heritage who joined together for the purpose of aiding members in need due to sickness or death, and to participate in the moral and social improvement of the [...]
