Good morning, Reading.

At Monday's meeting, Exeter Township awarded Ivan K.

Towels a Civilian Service Award for his brave actions during the July 5 fire at the 1100 block of Fox Run, where he helped two trapped residents escape as he walked his dog.

Downtown Reading's Santander Arena is marking 25 years with concerts that kick off tonight with Bryan Adams & Pat Benatar, continue with Koe Wetzel on Thursday and Marco Antonio Solís on Friday, and feature Sugarland on Nov.

14 along with venue upgrades like new seats, digital signs and food stands.

Students from local schools joined Alvernia University’s Total Experience Learning Fashion and Sustainability Camp where they transformed discarded newspapers, denim, and fabrics into unique garments.

The camp taught sustainability lessons about the textile industry’s environmental impact (including recycling and reducing waste) while honing design and sewing skills.

Trials to Triumph is a new faith-based non-profit that helps families in Schuylkill County facing financial struggles from health issues; it launched in December 2025, aided 86 families, and plans to expand support to Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon counties soon — the group seeks more donors.

Fightin Phils hosted a bobblehead night Tuesday at FirstEnergy Stadium to honor baseball legend Rocky Colavito — who played in Reading over 70 years ago — as his family joined fans in celebrating his local legacy.

Schuylkill County fan Ed Sirianni will attend his 519th consecutive Penn State game tomorrow at the Orange Bowl in Miami.

He recalled a 1982 win against Notre Dame when he held up a sign stating "Jesus Saves … But Not Today" as the scoreboard showed 24 to 14.

Nearly 100 racers from 17 states will compete in Reading on Aug.

17-18 at the annual Duryea Hillclimb, racing along a 2.2-mile course that climbs Mount Penn and ends near the Fire Tower; admission and shuttle fares are by donation to support local nonprofits.