Reading's Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center have wrapped up 2025 with impressive national rankings. These venues, managed by Oak View Group, are making a name for themselves on Pollstar’s Year-End Top Grossing and Ticket Sales Charts. Santander Arena sold over 137, 000 tickets, r
Reading is buzzing with special holiday events this season. Let's dive into what's happening. First up, Renewed Spirit Church is hosting a German Christmas service. It's happening on December 21st at 11 a. m. The Reading Liederkranz Chorus will be there, led by Mark Herr. They've been singing toget
Public health offices in several towns are at risk of closing. The proposal is being reviewed before a final decision. The plan is to shut down seven leased offices in the region. The board wants more information before making a final call. They asked the Medical Officer of Health to take another lo
Public, a popular investing app, has made a significant move into the world of cryptocurrency. They recently bought Alto's crypto business for a hefty $65 million in cash and stock. This deal gives Public access to about $600 million in assets under management, making it the first investing app to o
Museums are supposed to be safe places for art. But sometimes, thieves find a way in. Here are some of the biggest art heists from museums around the world. In August 2023, the British Museum in London had a big problem. Over time, thieves had stolen about 2, 000 artifacts. This included gold jewel
Public health is a big deal, and it's not just about doctors and hospitals. It's about how money is spent across different areas of public policy. To make sure everyone gets the care they need, governments must figure out how to use their budgets wisely. But this is tricky. It often involves experts
Public broadcasting in the U. S. is facing a serious threat. The Senate is considering a move to take back nearly $1. 1 billion that was already set aside for public media. This includes PBS and NPR, which have relied on federal funding for decades. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is
Reading as a kid might be more important than most people think. It's not just about school or grades. It's about the whole experience of being around books and stories. This experience can shape how well your brain works later in life. Think about it. If your family loved books and reading, you we
Public health messages often get lost in today's crowded media landscape. But what if we could use entertainment to spread important health information? This idea isn't just a fun thought experiment—it's a real strategy backed by science. Think about how TV shows and social media influencers shape
Museums are full of history, but they also hide tiny, invisible threats. Staff in a historical museum started noticing issues with their breathing. This led to a study to figure out what was in the air they were breathing in every day. The study looked at three different workdays. Scientists used s
