Tony Moran: The Shadow King of Reading’s Underworld
From Anthony Mirenna to Tony Moran: The Making of a Racketeer Born Anthony Mirenna in 1903 in Tunis, Africa, [...]
The History of Joseph O’Brien’s Golden Ball
In the 19th century, few retail establishments in Reading, Pennsylvania, captured the public imagination quite like Joseph O’Brien’s Golden [...]
From Log Cabin to High-Rise: The Evolution of Reading’s Madison Building
At the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets in Reading, Pennsylvania, stands a site that embodies over 260 years [...]
The Corrupt City: Group W’s Documentary on Reading, Pennsylvania
In the late 1960s, Westinghouse Broadcasting’s Urban America series pulled no punches. One of its most arresting installments, The [...]
The Reading David Crystal Plant
For most of the 20th century, the corner of North 13th and Rosemont Streets marked one of Reading’s busiest [...]
Mount Penn Honors Veterans with Memorial Clock
Mount Penn Dedicates Memorial Clock to Honor War Heroes On the evening of July 18, 1949, the borough of [...]
The Evolving Legacy of Mount Penn’s 23rd & Perkiomen Ave.
The corner of 23rd Street and Perkiomen Avenue in Mount Penn has long been a focal point of community [...]
Six Mile House: Landmark Lost to Progress
Located along the Allentown Pike in Ontelaunee Township, six miles north of Reading, the Six Mile House was more [...]
Greater Governor Mifflin Area Community Days
Community Days, as celebrated in the Governor Mifflin area today, is the vibrant result of decades of tradition, civic [...]
History of Ye Olde Ironmaster Restaurant and Bechtel Farmhouse
The Ye Olde Ironmaster Restaurant, located at 1319 Lancaster Ave., Reading, Pennsylvania, was a beloved Berks County landmark housed [...]
Five Mile House on Old Lancaster Pike
Tucked along the Old Lancaster Pike in Cumru Township, Berks County, the Five-Mile House was more than just a roadside [...]
The Three-Mile House and the Reading Driving Park (Shillington Speedway)
The history of the Three-Mile House and the adjacent Reading Driving Park is a richly layered narrative that traces [...]
The Socialist Movement in Reading, Pennsylvania (1896–1958)
The socialist movement in Reading, Pennsylvania, from 1896 to 1958, stands as a remarkable chapter in American political history. [...]
From Reading to Allentown, Pennsylvania: The Legacy of Early’s Old Fashioned Chocolates
At 1428 Amity Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, a sweet chapter in American confectionery history began. It was here, in [...]
Reading Celebrates a Semi-Victory at 431 Penn Street Amid New Road Closures on Court and Madison
The City of Reading has declared a triumphant, if incomplete, success with the partial demolition of 431 Penn Street, [...]
The Epic Saga of Reading Outlets: From Rags to Riches to Rags Again
Gather ‘round, ye seekers of discounted fleece, for the tale of the Redding Pennsylvania outlets—er, Reading Pennsylvania outlets (curse [...]
Traver Circle Swing at Carsonia and Dorney Park
In the early 20th century, engineer and inventor Harry G. Traver transformed the amusement industry with his groundbreaking ride, [...]
The History of Dorney Park’s Zoorama
For generations of children and families, Dorney Park near Allentown, Pennsylvania, wasn’t just a place for thrilling rides and [...]
History of the Cuddle-Up Ride at Carsonia, Dorney, and Hershey Park
During the golden age of American amusement parks, few attractions matched the charm and swirling excitement of the Cuddle-Up [...]
The Grande Carousel and the Fire That Changed Dorney Park
The Grande Carousel was one of Dorney Park's most treasured icons—a hand-carved masterpiece of American amusement history that captivated [...]
The Flying Dutchman: Dorney Park’s Legendary Coaster
The Flying Dutchman was a unique steel roller coaster that operated at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, from 1977 [...]
