Good morning, Reading.

At Saturday's Roper Romp in West Reading, 57 participants dressed as Mr. & Mrs. Roper and raised over $2,500 for Berks Encore.

Voting for the costume contest continues now; winners will be announced Aug. 25 at the Reading Fightin’ Phils morning game.

Opportunity House will host a Fill the Truck donation drive Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wyomissing Public Library during the Summer Block Party; residents can donate gently used clothing & shoes, books and household items to help community members in need.

The Berks Arts Council closed after 55 years with little explanation for its decision (raising concerns about future arts support) even as Berks Jazz Fest continues.

Local leaders now call for a transparent discussion to guide community arts moving forward.

A Phoebe Berks resident will be inducted into the Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday, Aug.

12. The ceremony will honor his contributions to rock and roll and celebrate local musical heritage.

Downtown Reading's Color and Art Fest will transform Penn Street on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. The free event will feature live art, food vendors and a free Nemesis Fitness Community Color Fest Run at 3 p.m. (Registration is required for the run.)

A local community college has partnered with Amazon to offer a new hands-on fiber optics training course — the program will develop workers skilled in installing and maintaining the technology amid increasing demand.

Kutztown University celebrated the ribbon cutting for Johnson Hall on Thursday, Aug.

6; the renovated 68,613 sqft residence hall for 298 students features new vestibule entries, an ADA-compliant elevator + updated student facilities.

Mary Kargbo, who has led Berks Community Health Center since 2012, will step down after Sept.

12 as the board plans to announce her successor soon (a reception honoring her contributions is scheduled in September).

Reading Hospital expanded its electrophysiology (EP) lab at the Miller Heart Center after a $4.6 million donation boosted local heart treatment, enabling doctors to perform advanced procedures so patients can avoid traveling for care.

Reading's Animal Rescue League issued a Code Red to warn dog owners to keep pets indoors as rising heat (indexes above 95°F) activates strict measures from noon Friday through Monday.

Violators may face removal and boarding fees under the city's ordinance.

Former Reading High star Lonnie Walker IV (27) signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Nuggets and will leave his EuroLeague team Maccabi Tel Aviv to join training camp in Denver this fall.

He led his high school to a state title in 2017 and brings valuable NBA experience.

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.