Just when John Loyack was about to retire from corporate life, a new opportunity came knocking, one that would transform his plans to slow down. Loyack heeded opportunity's call and dove into academia. No longer running corporations, today he is leading Reading's Alvernia University into the future.

Alvernia University is investing in Reading's future workforce with the Reading Collegiate Scholarship Program.

Randy Peers has resigned as president and CEO of The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, the result of a mutual decision between Peers and the GRCA.

With the impending sale of the Reading Eagle Co. to Media News Group of Denver, the company has issued a notice that calls for the elimination of 81 jobs effective June 30 – the day the sale is expected to be complete.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Commission has approved the award of a Category 4 casino license to Penn National Gaming of Wyomissing, through its Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association.

Pennsylvania prosecutors allege that a Berks County excavation company altered the results of water samples, allowing for a contaminated water line to serve about 40 homes in Berks County.

Maple Grove Raceway, a drag racing destination for over half a century, is for sale for $8 million.

Stefanie Angstadt of Oley started making cheese as a hobby soon after graduating from college in 2008. After a few years she knew it was something she wanted to do full time.