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Gazzos Steaks Opens First Shop in Pottstown to Huge Crowds
Gazzos Steaks owners Joe Lewis and Mike Lamson in their new Pottstown shop. Gazzos Steaks, which built its reputation from a signature food truck and online followers, opened its first shop Saturday on South Hannover Street in Pottstown, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. The grand opening had more...
Reading getting ‘redesigned’ Outback Steakhouse, second in Pennsylvania
Reading is getting a new Outback Steakhouse, and the new restaurant is the first of its kind in the area and only the second of its kind in Pennsylvania. The restaurant at 2789 Paper Mill Road is ...
Walking tour highlights ideal spots to grow new businesses in downtown Reading
READING, Pa. - Several people participated in a walking tour of commercial properties in downtown Reading Thursday morning, looking for the perfect spot to bring in business. "It's a great way for us to show investors, developers and community members what's available in the downtown, what the future of Reading is, what the vision is for growth," said Mark Mohn, government affairs director for Reading Berks Association of Realtors.
Furry Friends: Cowboy and Amber Lynn
READING, Pa. - This week's Furry Friends come from Humane Pennsylvania in Reading. First up is "Cowboy." He's a 4-year-old American pit bull terrier. This gentle guy gets startled by loud noises, like thunderstorms and fireworks, so patience is important. Cowboy is good with young children and loves to go for hikes.
Discover new stories at Reading Public Museum and Berks Nature StoryWalks this summer
Visitors of the Reading Public Museum Arboretum and Berks Nature, The Nature Place can explore new children’s book titles at both StoryWalk displays ahead of the summer season. Titles at both locations will remain posted throughout the summer months and are available in English and Spanish. The summer StoryWalk...
Multiple school districts in our area considering tax increases
Many area school districts considering raising taxes, over varying issues, like inflation, increased enrollment. The districts have cited different reasons like inflation, increased enrollment, new capital projects, and the addition of staff.
Reading adds positions to beef up blighted property enforcement
READING, Pa. – Reading City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to add two new positions in an effort to be more aggressive in dealing with blighted properties in the city. The new blight/transfer officer would receive $67,434 and a blight/transfer inspector would earn $52,618 for the community development property maintenance department.
Million-dollar lottery ticket sold at Montco Wawa
DOUGLASS TWP., Pa. - A Montgomery County Wawa sold a $1 million winning scratch-off lottery ticket. The winning Million Dollar Multiplier Madness ticket was sold at the Wawa located in the 1000 block of Grosser Road, Douglass Township. Lottery officials say the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling...
Mount Penn Preserve presents trail conservation plans
A local government conservation group shared its plans to maintain the trails at Mount Penn. The Mount Penn Preserve presented its plans at Reading City Hall this evening. Leaders shared the Preserve's trail assessments and plans. The group is made up of officials from the county and nearby governments. It's...
Friday's Major League Linescores
B.Miller, Bolton (6), Snead (7), Bazardo (7) and Raleigh, Zavala; Means, J.Webb (7), Cano (7), Baumann (8), Akin (9) and Rutschman. W_Means 2-0. L_B.Miller 3-4. HRs_Seattle, D.Moore (4). Baltimore, Henderson (13). Chicago001000010—280 New York10020100x—491 Clevinger, Banks (5), S.Wilson (7), Hill (8) and M.Maldonado; Cortes, I.Hamilton (8), C.Ferguson (8),...
Reading Hospitality Management parts ways with Reading Country Club
EXETER TWP., Pa. – What's next for the Reading Country Club?. At Monday night's meeting of the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors, Chairperson Jack Piho read a letter into the record about the Reading Country Club and its contract with Reading Hospitality Management. It stated: "On behalf of Exeter...
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