Good morning, Reading.

Just Between Friends in Reading is hosting a multi‑day thrifting event — Aug.

25 to Aug. 30 — at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex in Wyomissing where residents can shop for pre‑loved items at bargain prices.

On Saturday, Ryderfest filled the Green Valley Country Club with games, face painting and balloon animals as the community gathered to honor Ryder and raise funds for Elle's Angels Foundation supporting DIPG (one of the deadliest childhood cancers).

Event organizers hope to exceed last year's $30,000 to aid research.

Reading & Northern Railroad handled 19,000 carloads in the first half of 2026, a record volume.

CEO Andy Muller credited the strong freight mix (frac sand, rock salt, forest products, and anthracite coal) and said business is expected to grow to 40,000 carloads this year.

The Berks County Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 honorees on Wednesday at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading with a concert by the Motiques and a Reading Fightin Phils game, and each inductee received a custom glass award from the Reading Musical Foundation.

The Fleetwood Tigers hired former assistant coach Mel Fegely as head coach for the 2026 season + he is eager to instill renewed energy and a physical style of play.

The team will open with a game at Kutztown on Aug. 28.

Speed enthusiasts are gathering in Reading for the Duryea Hill Climb event, where local drivers and fans enjoy high-speed thrills (schedules and venue details are forthcoming).