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In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power

The invasive insect appeared in Pennsylvania 10 years ago and continues to spread west, as far away as Illinois.
By Alan Yu/WHYY

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With hundreds of students homeless in Reading, the Knight’s Keep is riding to the rescue

Reading School District is opening a dedicated lounge and study space for unhoused students.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Reading’s new police chief says he wants to focus on building trust and collaboration

Reading’s Police department will have a new chief starting February 1.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Reading’s two new school board members want to tackle youth violence and language barriers

The largest school district in Berks County – and the 4th largest in the state – will have two newly elected school board members starting this year.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Success elsewhere shows how Reading could overcome riverfront development challenges

Reading Riverfront Park was once a popular gathering spot and swimming destination in the summer, but complaints of noise and littering prompted the city to limit access to it.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Reading-to-Philadelphia passenger rail project gets backing from Federal Rail Administration

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority was accepted to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program – a national program that helps guide intercity passenger rail development.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Reading voters eliminate city charter requirement for City Public Works Director to be a licensed engineer

Reading residents have decided to eliminate a requirement that the city’s public works director must hold an engineering license.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF
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