The credit rating on Reading's long-term debt has been upgraded to reflect improvements in the city's financial reporting and record-keeping, as well as recent gains in its financial position.

A weekend fire has halted $14 million plans to revitalize the last piece of the once-thriving Reading Outlets on North Eighth Street in the city.

Chris Martin of Martin Guitar Co. in Nazareth this morning told Berks County businesses how his family business became successful – and adapted – through six generations.

Wednesday was a good day in Boyertown.

The 30th National Hot Rod Association Nationals start Thursday at Berks County’s Maple Grove Raceway, and Reading battery manufacturer EnerSys is the primary sponsor of one of the top racers.

Reading announced Monday it is has become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community certification program.

A $1 billion construction project could bring increased access to natural gas to millions of homes and more than 2,000 jobs to the Eastern Pennsylvania region.

For months, Berks Area Regional Transit Authority has been considering a merger with Red Rose Transit Authority in Lancaster County — to cut costs and increase efficiencies in services — and in July both boards voted to move ahead with the plan.