Good morning, Reading.

RAWA announced plans to dismantle the graffiti bridge near Lake Ontelaunee within the next five years.

Paul Reeves and other visitors (some call it art while others view it as vandalism) shared mixed feelings about the 1927 structure that closed 30 years ago.

Humane Pennsylvania & the Animal Rescue League are hosting National Clear the Shelters Day tomorrow by waiving adoption fees on eligible pets at the Berks Adoption Center from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offering free adoptions at ARL in Cumru Township from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Runners and walkers will join Reading Hospital Road Run in West Reading on Sunday, Oct.

18 to support the hospital's ED and ICU expansion. Participants can run a 5K, half marathon or fun run/walk while enjoying food trucks and family activities.

On Friday night, the rivalry between Wilson and Governor Mifflin boosted local business as Liberty Ale House and others offered food + drink specials to fans in team gear.

Bartender Miranda Beatty said the deals drew many customers before and after the football game.

Michael Schlicher was named Kutztown University Employee of the Year on Friday, Aug.

21 during the convocation. He received a $300 prize, engraved crystal and a year of reserved parking, honoring his service since 1999 and his swift response during a water main break that averted major damage.

Berks County Public Libraries marks 40 years by offering a limited-edition library card featuring local symbols and Pennsylvania Dutch imagery.

The commemorative design—chosen by community vote—will be available Sept. 1 at all library locations for both new patrons and current cardholders.

Reading City Council approved a 10-year extension of its LERTA program on Aug.

10 — the move grants temporary tax relief on increased assessments from new construction and improvements and lets Berks County offer its own program for qualifying projects.

PennDOT will host a job fair in Berks County to hire winter support staff and drivers — officials will conduct same-day interviews and answer questions from job seekers.

State officials warned Reading residents today to ignore emails and text messages offering a 'MyChart Medicare Kit' — a ruse targeting users of the patient portal at St. Luke’s and LVHN — and advised logging into MyChart directly and changing passwords if suspicious messages are received.

Wilson's Bulldogs won 48-7 over Gov. Mifflin on Friday, Aug.

28 in Shillington but the game was called with 3:22 left in the third quarter for a police-related emergency — key plays included Hardy's runs and Peterson's near-perfect passing debut.