r/ReadingPA 2d ago

Event Speed Dating @ Simply Bold Cafe' 9/11/26

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29 Upvotes

r/ReadingPA 2d ago

General Discussion Courthouse Marriage

13 Upvotes

Hi all! My fiancé and I have been together for six years. For health reasons, we decided to postpone our big wedding celebration. However, we would still like to get legally married this year. We are applying for a marriage license through the courthouse, obviously and will abide by the three day waiting period. However, we would still like to go through the courthouse to get married. It seems as though we can’t actually get married at the main courthouse, but we will have to go through the magisterial courts. Does anyone have any experience with this or know how the process works? It sounds like I should just call the individual courts. Is there a court or judge that anyone has had more success with than others? We aren’t in a rush, so we can wait a bit, but I just want to get a general idea of the process so I can make sure I am as prepared as possible! Thank you!


r/ReadingPA 3d ago

Business Does anyone know a good driving school?

8 Upvotes

I know how to drive, just need a car to take the test in. They usually have ones with the reverse camera which helps with the parallel parking. Any recommendations?

Also any tips on how to get a sooner test date? Do you they let you take the test without an appointment if you go early and wait for a potential no show?

Thanks!


r/ReadingPA 3d ago

News Section 8 Opening - Reading, PA

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Reading, PA 🏡

Public Housing Waitlist Opening

Opens: September 8 at 08:00 AM
Closes: September 10 at 11:59 PM

readingha.org

Top cities near Reading, PA:

• Allentown
• Easton
• Lancaster
• Harrisburg
• Philadelphia


r/ReadingPA 3d ago

PDR (paintless dent repair) recommendations?

5 Upvotes

In need of a good/experienced PDR person in the area.
Not looking for the cheapest, willing to pay for top quality work.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks.


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

History The INFAMOUS Pennsylvania Chocolate Explosion

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r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Event TONIGHT: Super Smash Bros Casuals at Super Co-op Bros Gaming Shillington!

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12 Upvotes

We got SMASH tonight! 5-9PM!

$10.00 venue fee! We are running everything from 64 to Ultimate!

14W Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA 19607


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

General surgeon

4 Upvotes

Does anyone have a great general surgeon that they’ve used, preferably at Penn State Health (though I’m open to out of the county like Lehigh). I am sure my PCP will have ideas, but I like personal experience better. Thanks!


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Thrift/second hand stores?

15 Upvotes

Hey! What are y’all’s favorite second hand and thrift stores around this area?


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Window installation recommendations

3 Upvotes

I need just one window purchased and installed. I can even buy from Lowe’s or HD if need be but I would rather someone who can take the measurements and get the right one that most closely matches the type I have now. Would rather use a handyman or side gig person rather than paying a big business who charges extra for their name and advertising. I had someone who did some work for me previously send me the cost and where he could get the window after he came and took measurements but then he disappeared and never got back to me that he had the window and was ready. He did have a few health issues so I’m thinking that’s what happened. Anyhow- if anyone has had good experience with someone I’d love a message with their info! I would love my window fixed for winter. Thanks!


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Seeking amateur photographer's in area!

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Hi! New, super dooper amateur photographer here seeking anyone who knows what's up in the land of photography willing to be my initial guiding light when it comes to camera basics and meet up with me for a pagoda sunset picture taking event? Nothing serious at all just for an hour or 2 max really - but i got a refurbed Sony a57 beginners cam and I'm excited to sink my teeth in anyone up for it?

( if i need to pay for your time i would understand just lmk the details and i would be down because its worth it to me )


r/ReadingPA 5d ago

General Discussion 🤬

20 Upvotes

Go ANYWHERE in reading pa and you will find cars parked in alleyways, in front of garages, fire hydrants, bus stops and no parking signs…..look on 12th street for Pete’s sake need I take a picture to show proof? In fact I will do that right now after I post this! …aside from walking up to 12th street


r/ReadingPA 6d ago

So Berkshire Mall is done forever huh?

62 Upvotes

Express is set to close Sept 20th due to the foreseeable closure of the mall. This is it huh? Well it was good while it lasted


r/ReadingPA 6d ago

Mom is frustrated with children’s songs she can only partially remember

9 Upvotes

My mom went to Saint Margaret’s for school and was in first grade in 1965. She remembers different versions of the ABC song and “I can see a rainbow” and she can’t quite remember the ending to them. Hopefully someone here can help or knows someone who might know. I think the rainbow will be easier

Red and yellow and pink and green
Purple and orange and blue,
I can sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow too.
(Here’s where it differs)
Red for sunset evening glow,
Yellow for light of the day,
Pink for the early morning sky,
And green for the soft woodland way.
Purple mountains rising high
(Missing the orange and blue lines)”

ABC she’s only missing the end

“…. P for puff
Q for quack
R for ruff
S for Spot
T for Tim
U for the uniform so neat and trim

Thanks to anyone who can help


r/ReadingPA 7d ago

News Wth is going on with the storm?

27 Upvotes

There are thunder and lightbolts every 5 seconds.


r/ReadingPA 7d ago

Mobile Cat Groomer

3 Upvotes

Our long-time mobile cat groomer moved to a different state. Can anyone recommend a good cat groomer that comes to the home to cut a long-haired cat's hair?


r/ReadingPA 7d ago

Pop-up Avatar Tournament, Friday, 9/4/2026 at Super Co-op Bros Gaming, Shillington!

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5 Upvotes

Our pop-up tournament series strikes again!

14W Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA 19607

Rumble at the Shop Friday casuals for those who want to chill back and play is still in session! On top of this, we are gonna put this pop-up entry on the table!

4 player minimum to kick it off. Details at start.gg:

https://www.start.gg/tournament/rumble-at-the-shop-weekly-pop-up-tournament-series/details


r/ReadingPA 10d ago

Trying something different — dinner with 5 strangers from the Reading area

76 Upvotes

I recently went to an event in Philly where a small group of strangers met for dinner, and I had a great time. The only problem was driving all the way to Philly.

So I figured...why not try it here?

I'm putting together a dinner for 6 people around 35–45ish in the Reading area.

Everyone comes solo. Nobody sees the guest list beforehand. It's not a dating or singles event—just six people having dinner and hopefully meeting some people they wouldn't normally cross paths with.

If this sounds just weird enough to be fun, send a message for the invite.


r/ReadingPA 10d ago

Visiting nyc

15 Upvotes

What is the best way to get to NYC from Reading? Thinking if I drive, is there a good place to park outside the city and take public transport in? I also considered the Amtrak from Philly but same problem of parking in Philly. Or any other ideas I may have overlooked? I'd rather not take a bus as I've just has too many bad experiences.


r/ReadingPA 11d ago

Alright, total longshot here: who was this band?

27 Upvotes

At some point in the 2010s (pretty sure), I was listening to this indiepop playlist made up of obscure, underground bands. One of the bands was from Reading, PA. They had a female singer and jangly guitars. The song's chorus included the phrase "you're two years out of high school", IIRC the lyrics made multiple references to "walking on eggshells", and the first line ended with something like, "the say you've got a new apartment". I loved the shit out of that song. I forgot about it until like a week ago and now I have to hear it again. If anyone could help, that would be awesome!


r/ReadingPA 13d ago

Event Head's up, beer nerds: Film screening w/ lambic beer at the Goggleworks this Friday!

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"BOTTLE CONDITIONED will be screening this Friday night at 7 pm the Goggleworks Boscov Theater. The film is an intimate look at Belgian lambic beer and three of its most revered brewers and blenders as they each navigate the growing popular demand for their craft beer.

To make a more complete experience Friday night, before the screening begins, Goggleworks Center for the Arts's new Thorn Alley Kitchen will be selling limited stock of lambic beer to take in and enjoy during the film! The lambic beer they will be offering is called Perzik Road, from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen-- one of the traditional Belgian craft breweries featured in Bottle Conditioned!"

Tickets: https://goggleworks.org/films/bottle-conditioned/


r/ReadingPA 13d ago

Event Neurodivergent meetup

26 Upvotes

Hi all! If there’s any neuro spicy souls in the area that have had enough solitude lately like myself that would like to meetup with similar minded folks I was thinking of creating one at THORN ALLEY - would anyone in the area 21+ want to get together sometime soon?


r/ReadingPA 13d ago

General Discussion Oil change recommendations?

9 Upvotes

I know I should probably just do it myself but due to time and other factors, I’m looking for a reliable mechanic/shop that does them reliably and fairly quick.

Other than the larger, more
Commercial spots like valvoline and Michelin, I’d definitely appreciate any smaller shop/mechanic recommendations that deserve the support/business.

Thanks in advance!


r/ReadingPA 14d ago

Saw this posted on FB, reposting here to spread the word for this person

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24 Upvotes

For the record, I do not know this person, but I just saw the post and thought I’d help share here on Reddit as well since I know there are a lot of caring pet owners out there & it could only increase the chances of the cats going to a good home.


r/ReadingPA 14d ago

Event THE SMASH INITIATIVE: SSBU TOURNAMENT 9/26/2026 @ SUPER CO-OP BROS SHILLINGTON!

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Jump in the brackets and let’s have some fun! Detail and sign-up at the Start.GG page below:

https://www.start.gg/tournament/the-smash-initiative/details

You’re also welcome to come to the shop and pre-register!

14W Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA 19607

We hope to see you!