Good morning, Reading.

The demolition of the dilapidated building at 431 Penn St., owned by Reading, is set to commence today.

57-year-old Robert Vargas was identified two months after dying from thermal burns and smoke inhalation in a Reading apartment fire on Christmas Eve.

In Muhlenberg Twp., Pa., the discovery of a dropped cell phone led to the arrest of Luis Rosario and Kalif Johnson on charges of attempted homicide and aggravated assault after a juvenile was shot twice.

A Reading man faces charges related to child pornography following an investigation sparked by a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children complaint.

Reading Area Community College is proposing an expansion of its student union, requiring zoning approval.

Reading City Council approves a comprehensive housing and blight strategy focusing on data-driven enforcement, support for property owners, and collaboration across agencies.

Four high school girls from Berks County won regional wrestling titles, and a total of five qualified for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Championships.

Four high school basketball teams from Berks will start the PIAA tournament with home games after notable performances, including Wyomissing's victory for their third consecutive District 3 title.

Tito Double P ¡AY MAMÀ! Tour

The Tito Double P ¡AY MAMÀ! TOUR will be held at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA, offering an engaging evening of entertainment.

Concert by Christine D'Clario

Christine D'Clario will perform live at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA.

Ethan Tapper: How to Love a Forest - Book Discussion

Ethan Tapper, a forester and author, will explore his book and discuss human interaction with forest ecosystems in a lecture followed by a Q&A session.

Bluebird Box Workshop

Participants will learn how to attract bluebirds and build a nesting box to take home, enhancing their backyard's wildlife environment.

Junk Journaling Workshop Series: Part 3

This workshop focuses on creating junk journals using various recycled materials, providing limited supplies and the option to purchase materials on-site.

Penntera Live at Nightclub Reverb

Penntera will perform at Nightclub Reverb in Reading, PA, featuring tribute acts Priest Unleashed and The Moshfits for a night of rock music.

Rock ‘Til You Drop

6 PM-12 AM | Adler Brewing Company | $10 at the Door | A night of local Rock and Metal featuring various talented bands.

Virtual Tour of Fairlane Gardens

9 AM - 7 PM | Fairlane Gardens at Reading | Free entry | Explore the best of senior living amenities and services through a virtual tour.

Berks Jazz Festival

8 p.m. | WCR Center for the Arts | Various ticket prices | Experience a celebration of jazz with world-renowned musicians across diverse genres over ten days.