Good morning, Reading.

Berks Encore hosted its first Roper Romp on Saturday in West Reading to benefit Meals on Wheels Berks County as part of its 60th anniversary celebration—participants in red wigs and sunglasses marched downtown.

Organizers said more events will follow to continue support for local seniors.

Herbein + Co. Inc., a CPA advisory firm in Spring Township, was named one of the Top 100 US accounting firms for 2025 by INSIDE Public Accounting and reached a milestone with net revenue of $60,198,154.

The Starbucks at Alvernia University’s Reading CollegeTowne on the 400 block of Penn Street will reopen Monday after closing mid-May for a transition with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality & it will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A food festival opened Friday night in Muhlenberg Township and runs through the weekend—featuring classic Italian dishes like homemade lasagna and deep-fried ascolana olives along with games and lively music.

The event, hosted by the Saint Marco Society, celebrates Italian heritage and welcomes everyone to enjoy its authentic flavors.

Local artist Jim Forrestel opens his solo exhibition After the Storm at Holleran Gallery in West Lawn today and it will run through Aug.

26— his large-scale, vividly colored paintings blend surreal imagery with quiet introspection to create dreamlike scenes.

Hawk Mountain restored a 20-acre wildflower meadow near its Acopian Center for Conservation Learning along Route 895—this vibrant site now supports nesting songbirds, raptors, butterflies, and native bees while also protecting water quality.

The project began in 2019 and shows how land conservation helps local wildlife.

Eighty-two Keystone Social Club members played in a two-man scramble at Green Acres Golf Course in Hamburg during the annual Keystone Open.

Champions Derek Roberts and John JR Molnar won Flight A—beating Matt Schlegel and Todd Kennedy by match of cards with a score of 4 under 66.

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.

RiverFest

11 AM – 10 PM — Jim Dietrich Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate local music and culinary delights along the scenic Schuylkill River.

Anuel AA Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices starting from $128 — Experience the vibrant performance of Anuel AA live in Reading, PA.