Good morning, Reading.

Jose Pizarro was sentenced yesterday to life in prison — followed by 76 months to 15 years — for fatally shooting former NFL player Antonio Dennard in a Muhlenberg Township parking lot on October 16th, after fleeing to New York and being captured by U.S. Marshals.

Penn State Berks professor Janelle Larson received the Global Lifetime Achievement Award for her work starting a global outreach program in Kenya and building a partnership with the Children and Youth Empowerment Centre+ her efforts have helped over 100 students learn ethical global work. The award marks her 17-year commitment to community development and improving care for vulnerable children.

Reading has been named a Tree City USA for the 40th year by the Arbor Day Foundation because the city's Shade Tree Commission and City Arborist Lester Kissinger Jr. keep more than 8,000 trees thriving and plant about 100 trees each year while treating pests and reducing maintenance costs.

Amity Township officials filed a formal complaint with state regulators—PA Public Utilities Commission—over frequent power outages in Berks County that residents said occur almost weekly and disrupt traffic signals along the SR 422 corridor.

MetEd crews patrolled the lines on Monday but could not determine the cause, leaving residents without clear answers.

Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania agreed to pay $790,000—$395,000 of which is restitution—to settle allegations that it violated Medicare rules by submitting duplicate claims for bilateral eye injections from Sept.

1, 2018 to April 7, 2025, officials announced.

Heritage of Green Hills in Cumru Township now offers a palliative care program—its COMPASS program—in partnership with Seniority Healthcare to help residents with two or more chronic conditions stay comfortable and manage their symptoms while continuing treatments.

The program provides twice-monthly clinical visits and monthly telehealth check-ups—supporting both residents and their families.

Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen - JUNTOS

8-10 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience a vibrant performance by Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen in Reading, PA.

Michael Blaustein Live Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an entertaining evening with comedian Michael Blaustein, famous from MTV and Comedy Central.

Back In Black and Electric Love Tribute Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — $15 ADV | $20 DOS — Rock out to AC/DC and The Cult tribute bands in an electrifying night of classic rock.

Summer Concert Series with Vinyl Rush

6-8:30 p.m. — Jim Dietrich Park — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of live music along the river with local food and drinks.

Toad the Wet Sprocket Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may fluctuate — Experience the live music of Toad the Wet Sprocket in an intimate setting.

Nate Bargatze Live Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with renowned comedian Nate Bargatze.