Location: Reading

Pennsylvania (PA), United States

Country: United States

State: Pennsylvania

County: Berks

Founded: 1748

Incorporated: September 15, 1783 (as a borough), March 16, 1847 (as a city)

Named for: Reading, Berkshire

Government

• Mayor: Wally Scott (D)

Area

• City: 10.13 sq mi (26.24 km)

• Land: 9.87 sq mi (25.57 km)

• Water: 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km)

Elevation: 305 ft (93 m)

Population (2010)

• City: 88,082

• Estimate (2016): 87,575

• Density: 8,871.05/sq mi (3,425.30/km)

• Urban: 266,254 (US: 140th)

• Metro: 413,521 (US: 128th)

Time zone: EST (UTC-5)

• Summer (DST): EDT (UTC-4)

ZIP Codes: 19601-19612, 19640

Area code(s): 610, 484

FIPS code: 42-63624

Website: Official website

Pennsylvania Historical Marker

Designated: 1948

Countries

The 5 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Reading, Pennsylvania (PA)

December 6, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Reading, which gave its name to the Reading Railroad of Monopoly Fame, is located in the midst of Berks County, an area known for rich history amongst beautiful nature. The Greater Reading Area promises visitors the opportunity to experience a wide collection of covered bridges and Dutch folk barn art, and Berks County offers more intrepid explorers the chance to set off on a hike along the Appalachian Trail. Sitting atop Reading is the city's symbol, a massive pagoda, built as a hotel in 1908.
Restaurants in Reading

1. St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church

925 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601-2105 http://stmargaretsreading.org/

2. Salem Pentecostal Haitian Church Reading

54 N 8th St, Reading, PA 19601-3629 http://www.sphcpraise.com/

3. Trinity Lutheran Church

527 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601-3496 http://www.trinityreading.org/

4. Christ Episcopal Church

435 Court St, Reading, PA 19601-3952 http://www.rdgchristchurch.org/

5. St. Peter the Apostle Church

322 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602-2311 +1 610-372-9652 http://stpeterchurchreading.org/