Good morning, Reading.

Judy Ellsworth, a longtime local volunteer, organizes the annual Book Bonanza at Mohnton’s Berks County South Campus office building, where volunteers collect, sort, and offer donated books for affordable prices.

Proceeds from the five-day sale benefit local library programs+ community organizations.

Pianist Emmet Cohen and his quintet will honor Miles Davis and John Coltrane on March 22 at 3 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts during Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest in Reading — the tribute unites timeless jazz with emerging local talent.

Businesses along Penn Avenue hosted a Friday scavenger hunt themed Pot of Gold Hunt in West Reading and are hosting a bar crawl today organized by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation.

Tomorrow, a chili cook-off will let visitors sample local recipes and vote for the best chili.

Reading School District plans to replace 25 diesel buses with electric vehicles via a partnership with Zum Services, marking the first such transition in Berks County; charging station construction starts in spring and buses are expected for the 2026-27 school year + the project is supported by an $8.985 million federal grant.

On March 9, birdwatchers observed thousands of snow geese at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Kleinfeltersville (a reservoir built to attract waterfowl) as the birds formed a raucous display before continuing their annual northward migration to Arctic breeding grounds.

PPL Electric Utilities submitted a petition to the PUC for a base distribution rate increase to fund system upgrades (including stronger poles and smart grid improvements) and help vulnerable customers; if approved, new rates will go into effect July 1.

Safe Berks received $100,000 in state grant funding to improve sidewalk repairs and safety upgrades at its shelter – announced Friday by State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. – to better serve survivors in the community.

Nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Berks County are receiving state funding as part of a nearly $11 million statewide investment to enhance security at houses of worship and community centers.

The grants support safety planning, equipment upgrades, and training to help keep community gathering places secure.

On March 6, Friends of Reading Hospital and the Reading Hospital Foundation hosted a Farm to Table celebration at the DoubleTree by Hilton that raised $150,000 for the hospital’s NICU.

The event blended farm-fresh cuisine & artistic displays to support the neonatal intensive care unit.

Worcester Railers at Reading Royals

3-4 p.m. — Santander Arena — Cost varies — Catch an exciting hockey matchup with the Worcester Railers taking on the Reading Royals.

Gary Gulman Live Comedy Show

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Miller Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $68 — Experience a night of laughter with Gary Gulman’s comedic energy.

Phil Wickham Concert

7-8 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham live in Reading.

Gerald Veasley's Unscripted Jam

3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Buy ticket — Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Berks Jazz Fest with a night of unscripted jazz featuring renowned artists.

Berks Sinfonietta: Gershwin Comes Alive

6-9 p.m. — Miller Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience Gershwin's magic brought to life with the Berks Sinfonietta and Lars Potteiger, plus a performance by the Berks High School All-Star Jazz Band.

Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals

3-4 p.m. — Santander Arena — Cost info not specified — Watch an exciting hockey game as the Norfolk Admirals take on the Reading Royals.

Romeo Santos & Prince Royce Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Arena — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening of captivating Latin music from two of the genre's biggest stars.

MTB Try-it Day!

6-7:30 p.m. — The Nature Place at Angelica Park — Free event — Perfect for students to discover mountain biking, regardless of experience level.

Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals

7-8 p.m. — Santander Arena — Stream available — Watch an exciting hockey clash as the Nailers take on the Royals live.

Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals

7-10 p.m. — Santander Arena — Watch the game live on FloHockey with replays available for subscribers.