The True Joy of Christmas Comes from Our Little Ones
As the holiday season wraps us in its magical embrace, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle [...]
Historic Firefighters’ Parade Celebrated Reading’s Bicentennial
On October 7, 1948, Reading, Pennsylvania, hosted one of the most memorable parades in its history as part of the [...]
Monsignor John J. Grabish: A Legacy of Faith and Service
Monsignor John J. Grabish has devoted over five decades to serving the Catholic Church and its communities, embodying a [...]
Songs Sung in Churches That Weren’t Written for Christmas
When we think of Christmas music in church, classics like “O Holy Night” or “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” often [...]
Reading, PA: The Accidental Post-Apocalyptic Wonderland of the Urban Renewal Era
If you were a resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, in the mid to late 20th century, you may have seen [...]
Reading, PA: A City of Resilience, Culture, and Pride
Reading, Pennsylvania, often overshadowed by larger neighboring cities, has a vibrant history, rich culture, and many reasons to be proud. [...]
Parish Division of Dana Corporation
Neff Parish and John Sullivan co-founded Parish Manufacturing Company in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1906. Equipped with one 1600-ton press [...]
Beaux-Arts style façade of 431 Penn Street
The building at 431 Penn Street in Reading, PA, holds a rich history as part of the city's central [...]
Asbestos Exposure and the Legacy of the Reading Railroad Shops in Reading, PA
The Reading Railroad, a cornerstone of Pennsylvania's industrial history, played a major role in shaping the economic and cultural [...]
October is Italian-American Heritage Month
October marks the start of Italian Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the vast contributions that [...]
Balancing Indigenous Recognition and Italian-American Heritage
As more cities and states across the U.S. adopt Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day, a national [...]
Coach Derek Long Leads Conrad Weiser H.S. Boys Soccer Team to a Winning Season and Reaches 100 Wins
For Coach Derek Long and the Conrad Weiser Scouts, the 2024 soccer season will be remembered as a milestone [...]
Shocktoberfest – PA’s Premier Haunted Scream Park
Shocktoberfest is an annual Halloween-themed event located in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, and is renowned for being one of the [...]
Halloween Traditions in Reading and Berks County
Halloween traditions in Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania, have a rich history that blends local folklore, immigrant customs, and [...]
Pennsylvania – Heart of the American Potato Chip Industry
Pennsylvania has earned a reputation as the heart of the American potato chip industry, a title rooted in the [...]
Berks Distilleries and Stein’s Pure Rye Whiskey
The history of whiskey distilling in Berks County can be traced back to the 18th century. During the 18th [...]
William Penn’s influence on beer making in Pennsylvania
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, is best known for establishing a colony based on principles of religious freedom [...]
American Pie – Pennsylvania Dutch Pie and Pastries
William Penn wooed and won people from their troubled homes in the Palatinate and Upper Rhine in the middle [...]
German American Heritage Month
As the Reading Liederkranz celebrates Oktoberfest we are reminded that the month of October is German Heritage Month. German [...]
The Twin Mansions of the Muhlenberg Brothers, 401 & 403 Penn Street
The residences of the Muhlenberg brothers, Henry A. Muhlenberg, Jr. and Dr. Hiester H. Muhlenberg, at 401 and 403 [...]
John D. Mishler, one of Reading’s most prominent figures in theater, business, civic leadership, philanthropy, and journalism
John D. Mishler was a prominent figure in theater, business, civic leadership, philanthropy, and journalism, with his influence extending [...]