Good morning, Reading.

The Giant Co. and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful launched a $100,000 Healing the Planet grant program to support native community plantings in 35 counties today; eligible organizations (nonprofits, schools and local governments) with shovel-ready projects must apply online by 4 p.m. May 21. Grant winners will be announced in June.

On Oct. 3 from 1-9 p.m., the Reading Public Library and Barrio Alegría will host Story Lane: Book Fair and Market in south Reading.

The event will feature author panels, family crafts, live poetry readings, food trucks, and a night market that invites readers and writers to connect with local literature.

Pennsylvania American Water celebrated Earth Day yesterday by sharing water-saving tips like fixing leaks and turning off taps while brushing teeth to protect local water sources.

The company encourages customers to use paperless billing to cut paper use.

Nonprofit PennEnvironment and Berks County leaders toured Manatawny Creek Winery's rooftop solar array to review two decades of clean energy progress & learn about updated, cost-saving technology while State Sen. Judy Schwank promoted community solar projects to boost local energy independence.

Construction began last month on Egelman Dam upgrades that will lower its hazard classification, improve stormwater capacity, and restore the site as a community asset at Egelman Park.

The work is set to reach substantial completion in June.

Route 724 in Robeson Township is closed as PennDOT replaces the deteriorating bridge over Allegheny Creek, prompting detours along Gibraltar Road, West 47th Street, Route 422, and Interstate 176 — which may add a few extra minutes.

The new bridge project is expected to finish by Oct.

State Rep. Manuel Guzman announced that $499,984 will fund EMPOWER Resilience, a new violence prevention initiative for youth 5-18 that will serve 1,000 at six Olivet Boys & Girls Club sites in high-risk neighborhoods; the program provides after-school & summer mentoring & supervision.

Residents can drop off unwanted or expired medications at FirstEnergy Stadium this Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. and the first 5,000 participants will receive free Fightin' Phils tickets (sponsored by Berks County Medical Society, the district attorney’s office, the Fightin’ Phils and SOS Berks).

Wyomissing sophomore Parth Khachane won the BCIAA Flight 1 tennis title at Gov. Mifflin High School on Tuesday by defeating Wilson’s Ethan Mengel 6-2, 6-2 (he will defend his title Monday, May 4 at the Hershey Racquet Club).

On April 21, local schools competed in boys lacrosse, baseball and volleyball as Exeter edged Schuylkill Valley 10-4 in lacrosse, Berks Catholic, Twin Valley and Pottsville won their baseball games, and Daniel Boone, Exeter and Conrad Weiser secured volleyball victories.

Ephrata Rhythm & Brews

12-5 p.m. — Thomas P. Grater Community Park — Cost varies — Celebrate local craft beverages and music while enjoying a variety of food trucks in a spring park setting.

Peso Pluma Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique musical style of Peso Pluma, a trailblazing artist with millions of monthly listeners.

Sepultura Concert

6:30–8:00 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — Tickets start at $78 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Sepultura in Reading, PA.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

12:30-2:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in a spectacular live show.