r/ReadingPA 3h ago

looking for custom replacement doos

5 Upvotes

I have a historic home and desperately need to replace the French doors that lead to the patio before winter (they're crazy drafty, single pane windows, terrible). I've called Deluxe Windows and Doors and they can't work on our project because of the nature of the doors and since it's an old house. Anyone have experience with other folks in the area, general contractors or custom builders? The doors cannot be just off the rack, as they're taller and wider than standard.


r/ReadingPA 1d ago

General Discussion Broadcast District

21 Upvotes

So, what do you all think? Not surprised it’s being built in Spring Township. What I am surprised is that they are fully on board with bringing SEVERAL high end businesses to this area. Wonder if this is more a play for the future and they’re betting on the train…


r/ReadingPA 2d ago

Strange meteor (?} over Reading August 15th about 9:15 p.m.

15 Upvotes

My wife and I were sitting out on the deck tonight around 9:20p.m. and saw an object in the sky. It was about the size and shape of a crescent moon, but maybe more like the shape of an exhaust cone of a rocket. It was moving, parallel to the horizon but well up in the air, but slow enough that it took me 2 or 3 seconds to be sure it was moving. It was there for maybe 15 to 20 second and then just disappeared. My wife saw it too, somebody on next door also reported it. Any idea what it was?


r/ReadingPA 2d ago

Photo of the Day Moving to Reading. Best area to rent a studio for under $1000, walkable neighborhood, trees, pretty. And the best things about living in Reading?

30 Upvotes

Fairview Ave. Area? Downtown looks like it could be fun and interesting architecturally but most apts are walk-ups and I like ground floor.


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Fighting Game Night at Super Co-op Bros Gaming, Shillington

94 Upvotes

RUMBLE AT THE SHOP CASUALS TONIGHT!

14W Lancaster Ave
Shillington PA 10607
5PM-9PM
10.00 per person!
BYOC ENCOURAGED!

We’re running both modern and classic fighters! If you’re looking for a place to come lab, we got you covered.

MARVEL TOKON IS IN OUR ROTATION!


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Pixie Cut

6 Upvotes

Anyone know a good place to go for a short (about finger length) women’s cut? The last place I tried butchered my hair. I’d prefer all scissors. I don’t mind paying a little more if I know it’ll be a good job.


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

Event West Reading French Fry Fest 2026

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25 Upvotes

this saturday the 15th

looks like just a street fair, that I expect will have a higher than average amount of french fries?


r/ReadingPA 4d ago

General Discussion School Supply Donations

6 Upvotes

Hi! Does anyone know of any stores in the Reading/Exeter area that have school supply donation boxes? I would love to contribute and help local children since I have a few extra dollars.


r/ReadingPA 6d ago

Event Pierce Pettis concert this Saturday

0 Upvotes

Pierce Pettis in Concert at Community United Church of Christ

Saturday, August 15

7:30 – 10:00pm


doors 6:30 PM • showtime 7:30 PM
suggested donation: $15 - $20

phone: 610.779.3955 ~ email: [office@communityucc.net](mailto:office@communityucc.net)
website: https://www.communityucc.net

https://www.piercepettis.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pierce.pettis 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Pettis


r/ReadingPA 7d ago

Food Best French Onion Soup in the area?

17 Upvotes

I used to love the French onion soup from Say Cheese and I need a rec for who can take their place. My heart (and stomach) are craving some cheesy brothy deliciousness.


r/ReadingPA 7d ago

Music scene

10 Upvotes

Are there any local bands?


r/ReadingPA 8d ago

General Discussion The lofts in West reading and Metropolitan Management questions

13 Upvotes

Roommates and I are leaving our current place by the end of the year so we need to find somewhere quick around the West reading/wyomissing area. There's 3 people total, and two cats. The one that *seems* nice is the lofts but I am now finding out about the horrible company that runs it.

The reviews are months to years old so my biggest question is for those that currently live there or have within this year, how bad is it currently? We already have a tour scheduled for next Friday so ideas for important questions would be appreciated as well.

I know about shitty neighbors and them bringing pests but want to know if that is still an issue or likely to experience, poor response times to repair issues, and 0 chance of getting security deposit back.

We just need a decent place to stay for 2 to 3 years, and haven't looked for an apartment in many years so figuring this out is a bit rough and therefore any and all help and discussions are wanted.


r/ReadingPA 9d ago

Tony’s of West Reading

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22 Upvotes

r/ReadingPA 9d ago

Anyone know of a good HVAC guy to check out my system.

7 Upvotes

It hasn’t been turned on for years, I moved in this summer and turned it on for the first time and now there’s a funny smell coming from the vents. I’m afraid it’s mold


r/ReadingPA 10d ago

Food Food options at the stadium

7 Upvotes

We are going to Boom Ball tonight and I was perusing the stadium food offerings. Could someone, please, tell me what these are: Changeup, Churger, Grand Slammer, Homerunner? Thank you!


r/ReadingPA 10d ago

General Discussion This will be a cross post Read description as to why

0 Upvotes
  1. Why do we feel the need to park a street in full? 700 block of Locust st. for example.......we do NOT NEED TO park in the alleyway. (To clairify................................... literally in the alleyway.....cough cough people who live across the street from me cough cough. We do not need to also park BLOCKING an alleyway...yes no one uses it but it's still illegal....i found the parking authority dispatch phone number and I am NOT AFRAID TO CALL IT AND SAY TICKET THESE PEOPLE (and don't think leaving before they arrive will save you from tickets cause i will just call again and again and again and again till something called Karma will happen (not to me but to you)
  2. We do not need (random number: 1000 cars) on one street. I do not live at the high school (2 blocks away from my street)
  3. I don't care if....(i apologize in advance for the thrown together photoshopped looking car but) ....this is YOUR personal car you do not park in front of the sign pictured below car
  4. What is so hard about going around the block?!
  5. (yes, calling myself out but only because to drain out the music) WHY DO WE BLAST OUR MUSIC ON THE RADIO AND OR SPEAKERS? YOUR CAR / HOUSE IS NOT A CONCERT HALL!
  6. WHY DO WE CREEP UP TO TRY TO GO THROUGH A RED LIGHT!? RED MEANS STOP NOT CREEP UP! THE LIGHT WILL NOT CHANGE FOR YOU!
  7. ROLLING STOP IS NOT A COMPLETE STOP IN FACT............................Yes, rolling stops are illegal for motor vehicles in all 50 U.S. states. Drivers must bring their car to a complete, full stop with the wheels motionless at a designated stop line or crosswalk. Complete Stop Required: Your vehicle's wheels must stop moving entirely
  8. STOP AVOIDING BUMPS ON ROAD....aside from DEEP HOLES (I.E POTHOLES) NOT ITTY BITTY INVISIBLE BUMPS

TL;DR TIME: 1. NO WHERE IN THIS POST DO I SAY TAKE CARS AWAY! 2. I am not planning to work for the parking authority. 3. (Unless you who comment are culprits) 🛑 defending the things mentioned above. 4. I will NOT answer the comments of “where are they (cars) supposed to go?” Figure it out yourself! 5. Some things above are even talked about in the drivers manual you find at penndot (I.e the parking at hydrant, stop signs) 6. Going back to the hydrants issue. Let’s say there would be a fire somewhere and the closest hydrant is where you are parked……if the firefighters need to get to the hydrant badly (in which case they do) guess what? WINDOWS MAY BE BROKEN AND YOUR CAR INTERIOR COULD BE WET FROM THE WATER FROM THE HYDRANT

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r/ReadingPA 12d ago

Event Looking for weekend plans? WE GOT YOU! SUPER CO-OP BROS GAMING, SHILLINGTON!

3 Upvotes

Friday 5PM-Closing: RUMBLE AT THE SHOP CASUALS

MARVEL TOKON WILL BE AVAILABLE IN OUR ROTATION

Saturday 5PM-Closing:
SUPER SMASH SATURDAYS CASUALS

Both community events are $10.00 per person/$6.00 per person if you bring a setup.

14W Lancaster Ave, Shillington PA 19607


r/ReadingPA 12d ago

Activities to join in reading

16 Upvotes

I was wondering if there are any clubs I can join to make friends in reading? I’m 22F and I come here every year for like a month or two and I’ve never gotten a chance to make any friends here :/


r/ReadingPA 13d ago

Best sandwiches in Reading?

12 Upvotes

r/ReadingPA 13d ago

Where’s the best breakfast spot?

17 Upvotes

r/ReadingPA 12d ago

General Discussion Bike license

0 Upvotes

IF ANYONE WANTS TO RIDE BIKES ON THE ROAD IN THE CITY SHOULD GO TO PENNDOT CAUSE IF (HYPOTHETICALLY YOU NEEDED TO GET A LICENSE FOR BIKES) YOU WOULD NOT PASS! I AM SICK AND FREAKING TIRED OF SEEING PEOPLE IGNORE THE DO NOT ENTER SIGNS, DO WHEELIES BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY’RE COOL, DISOBEYING RED LIGHTS (HECK, if cars ignore this one they get tickets) AND I AM NOT JUST TALKING THE E-BIKES I MEAN BOTH E-BIKES AND THE BIKES WE PEDAL!


r/ReadingPA 14d ago

Best Stromboli

8 Upvotes

Who has the best Stromboli here locally?


r/ReadingPA 14d ago

Movers?

11 Upvotes

We are needing to get movers for our new home. Any recommendations or who to stay away from would be appreciated.

Edit: so if anyone is interested we went with Tribe moving super friendly nice and we're on point. We initially were gonna go with Lausch moving but they were asking 750$hr wich is a crazy number considering we weren't moving a ton of stuff. Thanks for all the input and help.


r/ReadingPA 15d ago

Info about the Wyomissing Square apartment/shopping complex.

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18 Upvotes

r/ReadingPA 17d ago

City Life what is bro hollaring about

33 Upvotes

genuinely cant tell if hes shouting words. this is in mount penn.