Reading residents are invited to the Bike Recycling and Free Give-Away event, which is just around the corner, offering a chance to donate, volunteer, and help get bikes into the hands of community members.

A Reading local is bringing a deeply personal and visually striking body of work to the Worcester Art Museum, where their art is helping reshape how audiences understand disability.

The Town of Reading is moving forward with the High Street & Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project, with initial construction activity began this week.

State Representative Tram Nguyen today announced that her campaign has officially submitted more than 2,000 certified signatures.

You may have learned a lot about the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Evacuation of Boston, now take a closer look at the struggles of those trapped in Boston and their efforts to survive.

High school seniors are invited to apply for the Reading Rotary Service Above Self Scholarship, which recognizes students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, volunteerism, and community service.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, a panel of local leaders gathered at the Reading Public Library on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to share their experiences.

For many residents, an electric bill may look like a single monthly charge, but in reality, it reflects a combination of costs for both electricity supply and delivery.

With just days to go, residents are reminded to join Planting for the Future this Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Reading Town Forest in celebration of Arbor Day.

Public invited to learn about research and conservation efforts to protect critically endangered species

Families expecting a child or raising young children are invited to attend “Bump, Baby, and Beyond,” a free community health and resource fair taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Lynnfield.

Our creative community is strongest when many voices are heard. If you feel inspired, please consider submitting your own work to The Reading Observer.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project (EMMCP) will conduct a helicopter application of a biological larvicide in Reading to help control mosquito populations this spring.

Today, State Representative Tram Nguyen announced the endorsement of Danvers School Committee Member Sean Doherty.

The Reading Cultural Council (RCC) will host its annual reception on Monday, June 1, at 6:30 pm at the Pleasant Street Center.

Artis Senior Living of Reading, an Artis Senior Living community, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Memory Care Community.

How many times have family members been faced with the major responsibility of helping an elder (or any other relative/friend) who is no longer able to manage their affairs without any or very little information?

Hundreds of residents gathered on the Reading Town Common on Thursday, April 16, 2026, for Aprilfest, a community celebration that marked the arrival of spring with an evening of food, music, and local connection.

Residents, town staff, elected officials, and project partners gathered on the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026, to mark a major milestone for the community: the groundbreaking of the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) and new pickleball courts on Symonds Way.

Whitelam Books is delighted to host Christopher Cole, Reading’s Director of Public Works, on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00-3:00PM.