Good morning, Reading.

Connections Work will host a second-chance career fair on Sept.

21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the DoubleTree by Hilton for those with justice involvement in Reading. Over 30 local employers and support volunteers will help job seekers with applications + interview coaching.

On Friday, Sept. 11 Reading will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with two ceremonies; the city's service starts at 8:43 a.m. at the 9/11 Memorial Tree in City Park while Berks County's runs from 10 to 11 a.m. at the County Services Center (indoor if needed).

A Bern Township family was displaced when a fire on Aug.

29 damaged their home in the 2700 block of Leiszczs Bridge Road; police rescued a woman who suffered minor smoke inhalation while firefighters saved three cats & rabbits though some pets perished.

Berks LaunchBox named six local startups as recipients of IMAGINE Your Business grants to boost growth, marketing, and development in the community.

The entrepreneurs—ranging from counseling to creative media—received up to $2,000 in grants with the next application round opening in early 2027.

Daniel Boone Homestead will host its Heritage Day Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct.

18 from noon to 4 p.m. at its historic 579-acre campus near Baumstown between Reading and Pottstown, featuring colonial trade demonstrations, hands-on activities, and guided tours of period homes.

The upcoming Story Lane Book Fair at the Reading Public Library—100 S.

5th Street—is set for Saturday, Oct. 3 from 1–9 p.m. and will feature local authors, food trucks, vendors, panel discussions, workshops, and family activities celebrating our shared heritage.

Reading High School is increasing security at football games after an alleged threat at Governor Mifflin.

Mumin said extra screening may cause longer wait times, so fans are advised to arrive early.

Schuylkill River Greenways announced it received $500,000 plus $150,000 to support repairs and upgrades on the 40-mile trail.

The pledge moves the campaign to a $3.5 million total and aims to reach a $5 million goal.

Reading School District will boost security for Thursday's football game at Albright College's Shirk Stadium with bag checks and screenings.

The measure follows recent public safety concerns and aims to prevent incidents like the pause seen at a previous game, though authorities say past events were not related.

About 30 people gathered on Monday, Aug.

31, at City Park for a flag raising event marking International Overdose Awareness Day. Organized by SOS Berks Opioid Coalition, speakers including state Sen. Judy Schwank and Mayor Eddie Moran stressed declining overdose deaths and the need for compassion in recovery.

Pennsylvania health officials confirmed 497 measles cases across 34 counties, including four in Berks County, with 37 new cases reported since Aug.

28; the outbreak has led to 87 hospitalizations & two deaths, and officials urge residents to get the MMR shot at local health centers.

Berks County football stars Alex Anzalone and Nick Singleton secured NFL 53-man rosters when Anzalone joined the Buccaneers and Singleton joined the Titans as a rookie + other local players saw practice squad moves with the Steelers, Vikings and Eagles.

Wyomissing earned a 6-4 boys soccer win against Muhlenberg on Monday with Colin Duncan scoring three goals.

Cedar Crest won in field hockey and girls soccer plus Hamburg recorded a decisive 10-1 victory.