The Reading Cultural Council welcomed grantees, artists, and community members to the Pleasant Street Center on Monday, June 1, 2026, for its annual reception celebrating the programs made possible by the past year’s grant funding.

Reading came alive with music on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as PorchFest returned for another year, filling porches, lawns, and open spaces across town

The Reading Recreation Division’s free children’s performance series continues this summer with Wednesday morning shows at Memorial Park.

Today, House Majority Leader Mike Moran announced his endorsement for Tram Nguyen’s campaign for Congress saying Tram is a “builder and a deliverer” and that the District needs her “unwavering commitment to working people in Congress.”

High Street will be closed from Washington Street to Woburn Street from Tuesday, July 14, to Friday, July 17, for construction, including overnight work on Thursday, July 16.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading in mid-July.

A red event flyer with a large acoustic guitar graphic. Bold cream text reads "Acoustic Night" with details: "Songs of Bob Dylan, John Denver, Sam Cooke, and more! July 14 | 7 PM. Join us on the Library Terrace! With Art Grossman."

Clean Water Action has endorsed Carey McDonald (D-Malden) for State Senate in the 5th Middlesex District.

Root to Bloom, a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic and yoga studio, has moved from Wakefield to a new office space at 7 Kimball Lane 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.

Reading Community Television (RCTV) is proud to announce that Ben Goldlust has been selected as the recipient of the organization's annual scholarship, recognizing his years of dedication, creativity, and commitment to community media.

Reproductive Equity Now has endorsed Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat.

Town will also see an increase in Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid

Get ready to run with the Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly district office hours of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) scheduled for Friday, July 10 have been cancelled.

The Reading Recreation Division is hosting a free summer concert series this July and August, bringing live music to Memorial Park on Sunday evenings.

As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Town of Reading is encouraging residents to keep safety top of mind throughout the holiday weekend.

As Reading enters Fiscal Year 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the Assessor’s Office is encouraging eligible senior taxpayers to apply for property tax exemptions.

Reading’s Town Manager Jayne Wellman released a new report this month covering major construction milestones, state funding wins, budget planning, and community programming across town departments. Here’s a look at the highlights.

Reading Memorial High School’s coaching staff and players will host a four-day Girls Lacrosse Clinic this summer, giving young athletes a chance to build skills and confidence on the field ahead of the upcoming season.