Good morning, Reading.

Over 500 volunteers packed 250,000 meals during the 10th annual Big Cheese event last Friday at the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center at Penn State Berks, with meals set to aid families facing food insecurity & support Reading School District students.

LightHouse Women’s and Children’s Shelter’s community-built playground was established last year to provide a safe space for children to play and build friendships, and today it features a public art installation called (Sanctuary in Color) by local partners including Mike Miller and Alvernia University.

Alfred Behney, an 87-year-old retired truck driver, won a $10,000-a-month prize from a lottery scratch-off ticket he bought on May 27 at Star Gas & Diesel in Bethel Township.

He received his commemorative check Friday at the lottery headquarters in Middletown.

Members of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perry Township stitch knotted quilts twice a month to donate to organizations supporting those in need locally and abroad.

The group also makes school bags and dog beds and welcomes new volunteers (meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9 a.m.).

Daniel Torres Hispanic Center launched the RDG Youth Hub today to help Reading families find free and low-cost programs for children and teens.

The online map lets users search by age plus nearby details like bus stops, costs, and program dates.

The Berks Latino Chamber of Commerce held its first Summer of Soccer Watch Party on Thursday at a courtyard at 645 Penn St — the event featured a Mexico vs South Africa match along with vendors, family activities and educational outreach.

A fire damaged the Oak Forest Apartments at 2271 Hampden Blvd in Muhlenberg Township on Thursday night, displacing about 50 residents; emergency crews responded at 8:53 p.m. & the cause remains under investigation.

Reading Community Players will present Once on This Island JR at Oley Valley High School on June 26 and 27.

The shows run at 7 p.m. (with a Saturday 3 p.m. matinee on June 27) and tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

On June 2, 85 seniors from Brandywine Heights High School became the first to graduate from the new stadium, sharing the stage with the inaugural class from 1956 (a historic milestone).

School officials praised the graduates for their remarkable resilience as they reached this milestone.

On June 8, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan honored Centro Hispano and CEO Michael Toledo on the House floor for 60 years of service supporting Latino families in Reading and Berks County.

Toledo said the remarks now entered in the Congressional Record mark a milestone in community support—spanning decades of dedicated service.

The Fightin Phils secured their third straight win Thursday when they beat the Sea Dogs 5-3 at FirstEnergy Stadium — Gage Wood pitched three innings and other pitchers helped the team overcome a 56-minute rain delay ahead of the weekend series.

Arena Football – Zurich Ibexx vs. Pennsylvania Benjamins

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — All In Pricing Available — Experience exciting traditional arena football with teams from the US, UK, and Canada.

Ty Myers Concert

7:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — $39.50 — Experience the soulful blend of blues, rock, and country from rising star Ty Myers.

Barry Manilow Live in Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santander Arena — Starting at $39.50 — Experience the legendary Barry Manilow perform hits from over five decades of music history.

The Winner Stands Alone Book Discussion

6-8 p.m. — Craft 2700 — Free entry — Gather with fellow readers, enjoy good food, and discuss this month's book over drinks.

Reading Fightin Phils vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats

7-8 p.m. — Reading Fightin Phils — Check event page for details — Enjoy a night of baseball with a special Princess Tribute theme and exclusive merchandise.

World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Celebration

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Santander Arena — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the World Cup with live match broadcasts, entertainment, and a vibrant block party atmosphere.

Upcycled! Rugmaking Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Berks County Heritage Center — $10 per person — Create a unique hand-made rug using traditional techniques and modern materials from scrap fabric.