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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Funding for Passenger Train Service From Philadelphia to Reading Through Montgomery County Delayed
The Federal Railroad Administration has delayed a decision regarding an application from the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority for funding…
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Adaptive Recreational Activities Day at Salus University in Elkins Park Offers Fun, Sense of Purpose
Avelino Rochino loves attending Salus University events. He appreciates the fact that organizers at Salus make attendees feel comfortable participating…
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‘It’s Basically a Head Start’: Another Green Light Given to the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority has received approval to start spending the $750,000 in federal funding it was awarded…
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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…
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Brush of Good Fortune Provides Harcum College Dental Student with Scholarship
A Nottingham, Chester County resident, Keylen Arizmendi Cordova, attended the Open House/Accepted Student Day at Harcum College and walked away…
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Boscov’s — With Location in Pottstown and Plymouth Meeting — 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…
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Despite the King of Prussia Rail Line Jumping the Tracks, Schuylkill River Train Project Chugs On
The blow from the halted King of Prussia Rail project may be ameliorated somewhat by a milestone development for a…
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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…
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MCCC Hosts 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Students from 16 high schools from Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will be sharing their talents at Montgomery County Community…
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Reading Area Community College, WCU Agree to Dual Admission
As part of a first-time partnership, Reading Area Community College (RACC) and West Chester University (WCU) came together to sign…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Corridor Access Application to Be Nearly Done by Jan. 27
The multistage, comprehensive list of tasks to connect Reading with Philadelphia by train (through Montgomery County) may be become shorter…
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Khalid Mumin, Superintendent of Lower Merion School District, Named Pa. Education Secretary
Khalid Mumin, Lower Merion School District superintendent, has been named by Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro as Pennsylvania’s new Secretary of Education.…
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Montgomery County Data Show It as Outlier in Statewide Population Trends Driven by the Pandemic
Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on 2021–2022 Pennsylvania population trends show significant shifts as residents relocated to what they…
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SRPRA on Track to Restore Rail Service between Reading and Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is on track to begin the restoration process from Reading to Philadelphia, according to…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three…
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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.…
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All Aboard Pottstown: Amtrak Considering Express Bus Service Between Reading and Philadelphia
Amtrak is planning to establish an express bus service between Reading and Philadelphia that would have Pottstown as the only…
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Amtrak Continues to Mull Rail Service Expansion; Montgomery County Commuters On Board With the Idea
Amtrak continues to sift survey data in consideration looking for additional rail service connections to/from Pennsylvania. Proposed passenger lines include…
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