Good morning, Reading.

A Reading man—25-year-old Brandon McCurdy—was arrested Tuesday after he broke into Central Middle School on North 12th Street on Friday night by climbing through a second-floor window and stealing two cellphones and a pair of scissors.

Today, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf unsealed an indictment charging four businessmen & two companies with running a call center near Reading that used bait-and-switch tactics to sell discount health plans as full insurance, leaving tens of thousands of consumers without proper coverage.

The City of Reading began demolition of 431 and 433 Penn Street yesterday after engineers found the buildings unsafe.

Crews saved the top portion of 431’s facade while 433 will be completely torn down and nearby streets including Madison Avenue in the 000 block are closed for safety.

The Wyomissing Spartans won a 9-7 game against the Raiders on May 13 at Alvernia University and they may meet Twin Valley in the 2A semifinals—five Berks teams qualify for the tournament in four classes.

Gov. Mifflin is the top seed in District 3 baseball playoffs, leading nine Berks teams—local teams set to compete in matchups to decide who advances next.

Berks has 15 top seeds in the 2A track and field meet for District 3, including four athletes with two seeds each; local teams & athletes are preparing for a competitive event.

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.

Victor Manuelle Concert

8:00-10:00 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Victor Manuelle live in Reading, PA.