Good morning, Reading.

The Berks County Fair kicks off today in Bern Township, offering livestock shows, live music, farm exhibits and classic country competitions.

Local exhibitors are preparing their animals as community members gather to celebrate agriculture and tradition at this annual fair.

LedgeRock Golf Club in Angelica celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with upgraded facilities and membership growth from 100 to over 360.

The club has earned top-rated rankings from Platinum Clubs of America and Golf Digest for its unique course design and playability.

142 volunteers will gather in Birdsboro to complete 63 projects including work on 61 residential properties and community service projects.

The mission begins with an orientation on Sunday, July 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and continues through workdays July 15 to 18 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

Berks Arts and the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts are hosting the free annual Berks Summer Fest in Reading on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., featuring music, children’s activities and local arts experiences at 201 Washington St.

In June, Albright College in Reading received a warning from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that its accreditation may be at risk if financial planning issues are not fixed.

Officials said they will submit a monitoring report by Feb. 16, 2027, with a follow up visit in March 2027.

The City of Reading has extended its Downtown Housing Development Grant Program deadline to Friday, Aug.

7 to give property owners more time to apply for funding aimed at converting underused upper-floor spaces on the 200 (through 500) blocks of Penn Street into workforce housing.

A water main break closed Route 61 between Tuckerton Road and Reading Crest Avenue in Muhlenberg Township at 6 a.m. today + local drivers are using detours on nearby roads.

Teen births dropped nearly 60% from 455 in 2012 to 185 in 2023 in Berks County — a result of the Berks Teens Initiative's years of education, outreach, and support services, officials reported to the Reading School Board.

Tower Health launched its Post-Birth Alert Bracelet program in May at Reading and Phoenixville hospitals — the initiative gives new mothers a bright orange bracelet for six weeks to alert providers of postpartum risks, with funding from the Reading Hospital Foundation.

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.

Pretzel History and Tales

7-8 p.m. — Berks County Heritage Center — Free entry — Discover how the pretzel lived through Prohibition and other fascinating stories.

Altoona Curve at Reading Fightin Phils

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Reading Fightin Phils — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the excitement of minor league baseball and the spectacular Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS show!

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Zone Watch Party

2-6 p.m. — Santander Arena — Free entry — Experience the World Cup excitement with live broadcasts and a festive atmosphere for fans of all ages.

Super Chevy Showdown

All day — Maple Grove Raceway — Check website for entry fees — A weekend filled with thrilling races, classic car shows, and all things Chevy.

The Hindley Street Country Club Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of re-imagined covers performed by a talented group of Adelaide musicians.