Good morning, Reading.

Barrio Alegria and the Wyomissing Foundation awarded $5,000 grants to five organizations to support community engagement projects in Reading.

A moped rider fleeing troopers was arrested on May 9th at 8:30 a.m. on Skyline Drive—near the Pagoda.

A 61-year-old Alsace Township man was arrested after he allegedly fired five to six shots from a realistic-looking BB gun during a road rage incident with a 55-year-old driver at the Pricetown Road and Hemlock Lane intersection on May 8—police said.

The City of Reading will illuminate blue at iconic sites—such as the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower, City Hall, 5th and Penn, and the Penn Street Bridge—starting May 11 to honor National Police Week and the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This tribute supports communities nationwide by remembering those who served with courage.

Cumru Township officials appointed a new zoning hearing board after five members resigned amid alleged retaliatory actions—four former members said they left due to pressure from the board of commissioners.

The Reading Parking Authority has apologized for mistakenly issuing tickets during Taco Fest—tickets are being canceled upon request—after discovering the error.

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.

Fightin Phils vs. Erie Sea Wolves

2:45 PM — FirstEnergy Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of Double-A baseball as the Fightin Phils take on their rivals in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Ride the Helldiver Experience

9 AM – 5 PM — Mid Atlantic Air Museum — Admission fee required — Take an unforgettable ride in one of the only flying SB2C Helldivers in the world during WWII Weekend.