Good morning, Reading.

Reading City Park will host the annual Berks County Earth Day festival on April 26, and the event will offer family activities, entertainment — and various exhibitions that highlight the community's celebration of nature.

The festival is part of a long-standing tradition aimed at engaging local residents in fun, educational activities.

United Way of Berks County celebrated its 100th anniversary with commemorative events—community-driven volunteer projects that honored its long service.

The celebration brought together local residents to mark this important milestone.

Reading Mayor Eddie Moran and the family dedicated a bench outside 11th and Pike Playground on April 17 to honor Kai’Mani Adams—a 6-year-old who died from cancer last year.

The memorial bench stands as a tribute to the child who loved playing in the park.

Berks Ballet Theatre will perform a double feature on May 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts—showing a reimagined rendition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons followed by Cinderella’s Ball that retells the classic fairytale for Mother’s Day weekend.

A special tea party for children and families will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Fulton Bank, N.A. announced on April 18 that it is offering two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors who plan to enroll this fall in a STEM program — applicants residing in eligible states must submit required documents by May 9 as winners will be notified around May 30.

Reading voters will choose candidates for council president and council seats in Districts 1, 4 and 5 in the May 20 primary election.

Winners will serve four-year terms and later face off in the November general election — a chance for residents to shape local leadership.

Daniel Boone’s softball team walked away with a tight 22—20 win in a game highlighted by the Berks softball roundup.

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.

Open House at 2622 Perkiomen Avenue

8-10 p.m. — 2622 Perkiomen Ave — $309,000 — Explore this spacious home featuring four bedrooms and a large backyard in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Vince Gill Concert

7-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the musical talents of Vince Gill live in Reading, PA.

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025

4-8 p.m. — Shiloh Hills Park — Entry fees vary — A fun and engaging running series encouraging kids to embrace an active lifestyle.

Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial

10 AM – 4 PM — Berks County Heritage Center — Free displays, fee for lectures — Explore canal history through engaging lectures and historic artifacts at the heritage center.