Good morning, Reading.

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce honored three emerging leaders – Amanda Eckert, Kait Weber, and Owen Magers – for community service, mental health access, and organizational innovation at the Summer Sips and Rising Stars Mixer on July 9.

The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen donated $30,000 to support local arts on July 17 at the Rolf & Renate Schmidt Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.

The gift, split equally among local partners, honored the nation’s 250th anniversary and the guild’s 81st year.

Albright College is considering using tax-exempt bonds to refinance $42M in debt, purchase dorms & fund facility upgrades.

The board has not decided on next steps, and the bond package is expected to be offered mid-to-late August with closing in September.

PennDOT crews will work on drainage, widening, crack sealing and paving at seven Berks County sites from July 27 to 31, with lane closures, detours and delays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.—drivers on affected roads should plan extra travel time.

Owner Candace Guthier of Reading cherishes her 13-year-old Great Dane, Cricket, who recently underwent cancer surgery in Delaware to extend his gentle nature.

The loyal pet continues to bring joy as one of the oldest of his breed in Pennsylvania.

Local sports icons Saquon Barkley and Gov. Josh Shapiro welcomed LeBron James to Philadelphia as he signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers+.

James left the Lakers after a three-week free agency period.

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.

Brit Floyd Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing classic hits in an authentic style.