Reading is a city located in the eastern section of the state of Pennsylvania.
The Reading Railroad (of the Monopoly game fame) was named after the city of Reading.
Reading is the county seat and is located in Berks County.
The city was founded in 1748 by Richard and Thomas Penn.
As of 2000, the population of Reading is 81,207 and is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania.
This link about Reading, Pennsylvania has more information.