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Giving Back

Hope Rescue Mission serves as beacon of hope for homeless and hungry

Mackenzie Coombs - April 15, 2022

Since 1894, Hope Rescue Mission has been helping men in Berks County have a place to sleep, something to eat, and get the help...

First Responders

Lt. Lance Lillis: Reading Police Community Response Coordinator

Jason Hugg - March 23, 2022

We're diving into a fascinating discussion with Lieutenant Lance Lillis from the Reading Police Department today on the Reading Magazine Live Podcast. As the...

Hospitality

Dan Hoch: Leading with empathy to create a positive work culture

Mackenzie Coombs - March 22, 2022

The DoubleTree in Reading is the hotel chain’s highest rated hotel—for the second year in a row. Established in 2011, the award recognizes the...

Giving Back

Reading Science Center seeks to inspire children through interactive exhibits

Mackenzie Coombs - February 24, 2022

Children are the future of this world. They're exposed to all of the wonders that life has to offer. From literature to science, kids...

Arts & Culture

Indigenous Culture: The Preservation and Preservers

Logan Rea - November 24, 2021

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, National Native American Heritage Day on Friday and Indigenous Peoples’ Month coming to a close, there is much to understand...