Welcome to Greater Reading! 

Take a ride through Berks County and you will discover a community that is as rich in heritage and culture as it is in beauty. Yes, a river – the Schuylkill River - really does run through the county and brings people together to enjoy living, playing, and working along its banks. Gaze to our north and be captivated by the Blue Mountains. The Appalachian Trail winds it way through breath-taking vistas where red-tailed hawks keep watch. Wherever you travel, you will never be far from fertile fields of farmland. 

The city of Reading is located in the very heart of the region and is experiencing a transformation that is attracting businesses and families with arts and entertainment on a grand scale. World-class entertainment, four professional sports teams, a symphony orchestra, great museums, and GoggleWorks, an integrated arts center that is the largest of its kind in the nation, all make Reading a community brimming with cultural activities. We have it all here and you will find detailed listings in the pages that follow.