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Downtown Reading Starbucks location set to re-open Aug. 4

Alvernia University's new dining partner Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to serve Greater Reading and Alvernia communities

by Sarah Matarella

Reading, PA (08/02/2025) — The Downtown Reading Starbucks location at Alvernia University's John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, 401 Penn St., Reading, Pa., is reopening on Monday, Aug. 4, for normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

In alignment with the university's new campus dining partner, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, the Downtown Reading Starbucks location temporarily closed from May 19 to Aug. 4 to transition technology and management.

Alvernia announced the new campus dining partnership in April following a competitive review process aimed at enhancing the campus dining experience for students, faculty, staff, guests and the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters.

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