Good morning, Reading.

Humane Pennsylvania will host its third annual Egg Hunt for Pups at Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Dog Park on April 12th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs and their caretakers will join in 30-minute groups for a $10 entry fee, with a rain date on April 19th.

Barrio Alegría launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for medical costs for 21-year-old Adonis Salazar—shot in the chest while playing pickup basketball at City Park on Monday—and support his recovery after leaving the ICU.

The community is now rallying to help his family as he faces a long road to recovery.

EnerSys, a Berks County battery maker, announced a major manufacturing restructuring that will close its Monterrey, Mexico plant and shift production to its existing plant in Richmond, Kentucky.

The company said the change will incur a pre-tax charge of about $20 million in the first half of 2025 and yield an estimated $19 million annual benefit starting fiscal year 2027 — it will also invest $4.5 million to expand its facility in Poland.

Reading police are investigating a shooting on the 600 block of Locust Street that occurred at 10:13 p.m. on March 31—officers found an adult victim with a gunshot wound that is not life-threatening.

The Berks County Intermediate Unit is hosting the 43rd Annual Secondary Art Exhibition at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, a free show open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, April 29, and it displays more than 1,700 art pieces from 1,200 student entries from 22 high schools (awards were given on March 31).

Reading NAACP honored local Phyllis Long Green—who served in the famed all-Black women’s WAC unit known as the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and is featured in a recent Netflix film—in an event that identified graves and celebrated 17 Pennsylvanians who served in the Six Triple Eight.

The Ringgold Band will hold its 173rd anniversary spring concert Sunday and feature Ariel Metzger—a Conrad Weiser High School senior who won the Young Artist Award—playing the marimba.

Guest Col. Timothy J. Holtan, a retired U.S. Army Band commander, will also appear at the event.

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum will host its 34th Anniversary World War Two Weekend at Reading Regional Airport from June 6th to 8th to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.

A historic P-51C Mustang once owned by Jimmy Stewart will be on display and in flight—drawing aviation fans and veterans—and reenactments and live music will add to the celebration.

Reading Fightin Phils manager Al Pedrique looked from Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium on March 31 as he prepared the team for the ballpark’s 75th anniversary season—their first home game is scheduled for Friday.

Royal Scam at Berks Jazz Fest 2025

7 PM – 1 AM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate classic rock as The Royal Scam honors Steely Dan at the prestigious Berks Jazz Fest.

Brian Culbertson Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of smooth jazz with Brian Culbertson.

Aubrey Logan Concert

3-7 p.m. — Miller Center for the Arts — Find tickets online — Enjoy an afternoon of spectacular music by the talented Aubrey Logan.

Open House at 203 Eric Ave

4:00-5:30 p.m. — 203 Eric Ave, Reading, PA — $299,777 — Discover a charming single-family home in the sought-after Governor Mifflin School District with modern renovations and abundant natural light.

Eslabon Armado Concert in Reading

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying evening with Eslabon Armado at Santander Arena.

Open House at 830 Grandell Ave

4-6 PM — 830 Grandell Ave, Reading, PA — Free entry — Explore this charming 4-bedroom home with a beautiful backyard in the heart of Muhlenberg Township.

The Thorn Performance

7-11 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning tale of love and sacrifice through captivating visual artistry.

Real Estate Investing Insights

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Platinum Cafe & Lounge — Free entry — Discover valuable strategies for real estate success and connect with industry experts.

Spring 2025 Job Fair

1-5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Free parking — Connect with employers hiring for various positions in Berks County.

Reading Symphony Orchestra - Let's Dance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Cost not listed — Experience a captivating blend of symphonic music and ballet featuring the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company.