Reading

Student reading

Philly school district bet big on its new reading curriculum, but implementation has been tricky

Why the Free Library says it just had its busiest summer in a decade

library summer programming

With Amtrak on board, Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority appears 'ready for prime time'

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority

Celebrity 'READ' posters, including one with Taylor Swift, are up for sale

Taylor Swift READ poster

'Big Boy' train arrives in Philly after more than 100 onlookers were treated for heat-related illnesses near Reading

Big Boy Heat

Summer reading: Check out these 7 books from Philly-area authors

Summer reading 2026

Lounging with a puzzle or book instead of binge-watching TV may decrease the risk of dementia

Puzzles reading dementia

Sarah J. Maas announces release dates for next 2 books in 'ACOTAR' series

Sarah J Maas book announcement

Free Library picks 'Our Missing Hearts' for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program

One Book, One Philadelphia

By the end of January, over 80% of Philly's libraries will be open on Saturdays

Free library saturday hours

Children's Health

Social media use hurts preteens' development of reading and memory skills

Children Social Media

Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses

Eye Drops Reading Glasses

In need of a fall read? Check out these 10 new books from Philly authors

Mounted Bitter Kalli

Taylor Swift's engagement outfit is already sold out

Evil Genius Brewing Co. combines books and brews in pop-up fair Saturday

Books and Beers.jpg

Taylor Swift acquires rights to music catalog, ending six-year battle with labels, industry executives

Summer reading: Jersey Shore plays a role in these newly released books by local authors

Jersey Shore summer reading guide

Cupid's Bookshop in Manayunk will be a safe space for romance lovers

Cupid's Bookshop

Black Thought's memoir, 'The Upcycled Self,' is this year's One Book, One Philadelphia pick

Philly public school students have made some academic gains, but still lag behind nationally

Philly test scores

‘Inner Excellence’ climbs to No. 1 on Amazon bestseller list after Eagles' A.J. Brown caught reading it on sidelines

Weekend Book Bash to host 10 fantasy authors in University City next month

Weekend Book Bash

Philadelphia Zoo to display 'Philly ABCs' in September to promote early literacy

philadelphia zoo philly abcs

Philly Bookstore Crawl offers free books, discounts and author events

Philly bookstore crawl

In 'The God of the Woods,' Philly author Liz Moore explores the 'peril' of nature

Liz Moore God of the Woods book

Free Library picks 'True Biz' as this year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection

True Biz One Book, One Philadelphia

Railway services from Philadelphia to Reading and Pittsburgh receive major federal grants

Amtrak Reading to Philadelphia Schuykill Rail

10 Free Library branches are set to resume Saturday hours

Free Library Saturday hours

Free Library of Philadelphia to adjust hours, open Saturdays at all branches

Free Library Philadelphia

Stoneman Willie, 128-year-old mummy in Reading, finally identified and buried

Stoneman Willie Mummy

Chester County man dies in crash during Reading's Duryea Hillclimb racing event

Duryea Hillclimb Crash

Family-Friendly

Children can listen to Revolutionary War stories at Philly libraries this summer

AmRev Library Summer Program

Philly man arrested for death of 2-year-old boy in Berks County

Philly man arrested kids death

As Taylor Swift heads to Philly, the city's bars and shops are preparing with drink specials, themed parties

Cult horror icon Bruce Campbell to host trivia game shows in Reading and Glenside next month

Bruce Campbell Tour

Bodies of two more victims found in rubble of West Reading chocolate factory explosion

West Reading Explosion Update

Free Library chooses satire 'Interior Chinatown' as One Book, One Philadelphia pick

Interior Chinatown Philadelphia

Lawsuit against Taylor Swift for 'Shake It Off' lyrics, recently dismissed, is subject of CNN documentary

Taylor Swift wins 6 trophies at 2022 American Music Awards, including artist of the year

Lancaster named the best place to retire by U.S. News & World Report

Lancaster Retirement

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour includes two Philadelphia concerts in May 2023

Taylor Swift surprises fans with 7 bonus tracks after 'Midnights' album debuts

Taylor Swift begins to reveal tracklist for upcoming album 'Midnights' with TikTok series

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