Fueled by multiple polls slowing her leading and a strong first debate performance, State Representative Tram Nguyen closed the second quarter of 2026 with her highest-yet fundraising totals.

1200+ Unique donors contributed an average of $71

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The Town of Reading is reminding residents that curbside trash and recycling collection will fully transition to automated collection starting Monday, July 6, 2026.

With summer vacation underway, the Reading Food Pantry is offering extra support to local families whose children rely on free breakfast and lunch programs during the school year.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Reading area, in effect from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4.

Local Businesses Join Forces in Beloved Annual Event Celebrating “Shop Local” 

The Reading Rotary Club has announced it will no longer host the Reading Fall Street Faire, ending a nearly 20-year community tradition.

Today, Tram Nguyen’s campaign for Congress announced the endorsement of three key House leadership members, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Kate Hogan, Rep. Jack Lewis and Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Alice Peisch.

Candidate for State Representative Joe Markey (D - Lynnfield) called on legislators to reject Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to tap $50 to $100 million from the state’s pension system to fund economic development grants across the Commonwealth.

State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian's campaign for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat has earned the support of 34 local elected officials across the District.

State House delegation secures timely passage of home rule petition for town.

This July to commemorate the nation’s 250th, Colonial Chorus Players is honored to present My Dearest Friend, a new play about John and Abigail Adams by Peter Manos.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, July 10 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center

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Over the past few weeks, Reading’s Unified Sports program has been on the move - from a league-wide jamboree to an awards banquet to a turf field packed with more than 100 athletes.

It is time to begin planning your route for this Saturday’s Reading PorchFest.

Earlier this month, Reading Public Schools celebrated and recognized many of its staff members for a range of milestones, awards, and career achievements.

The Reading Lions Club, in partnership with the Friends of Reading Recreation, is gearing up for the 41st Annual Journey for Sight 5k Road Race and 1-Mile Walk, set for Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 pm.

This summer, discover how Reading is Revolutionary at the Library!