About Reading, PA
Reading is a city in southeastern Pennsylvania and the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Erie. During the general decline of heavy manufacturing, Reading was one of the first localities where outlet shopping became a tourist industry. It has been known as "The Pretzel City" because of numerous local pretzel bakeries. It is also known as "Baseballtown," after the Reading Phillies. For more information visit the City of Reading offical website.