Good morning, Reading.

The Wyomissing Library will hold a free session on elder scams and estate planning on Sept.

8 from 10 a.m. until noon — experts from the PA Attorney General’s office and Reading-based Curran Estate & Elder Law will lead the event. Registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

An overnight fire in Reading damaged three rowhomes on North Fifth Street around 1 a.m. Wednesday, displacing over a dozen residents and injuring two people—one rowhome lost its two upper floors.

A three-alarm fire in downtown Reading left dozens displaced and one person hospitalized while fire crews battled hotspots throughout the day—investigators are examining explosion-like sounds and severe roof damage in the affected apartments.

One person was taken to the hospital with burn injuries after a fire tore through two Reading apartment buildings shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday—dozens of residents were displaced as firefighters worked to control the blaze and investigators began looking into its cause.

Albright College and Alvernia University contribute over $303 million to the local economy and create more than 2,400 jobs in the Reading region, a report by AICUP and Parker Strategy Group finds.

The study shows the two nonprofit institutions drive spending, payroll, and tax revenue—bringing direct and indirect job opportunities to the area.

A new study by PennEnvironment Research—Policy Center shows that Berks County schools could save nearly $12 million and reduce harmful climate pollution by about 9,800 tons by using solar energy.

The report finds that solar panels can generate enough power for almost 7,500 homes while also lowering other air pollutants.

City Council reviewed the inactive sidewalk repair grant program that helped homeowners fix broken sidewalks in past years but paused it this year because of staffing shortages.

Officials said they will ask for $1 million in the 2026 budget to fund repairs for about 90 properties while discussing changes to include renters and cost sharing — with priority for seniors and disabled residents.

Phoebe Berks in Wernersville received a 5-star rating from CMS that shows it is a much above average nursing home—this rating comes from federal checks on health, quality, and staffing.

Heather McCool of Phoebe Ministries said the rating reflected the staff’s hard work and care.

Nurse Blake

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $53 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nurse Blake's hilarious performance.

Zach Williams Revival Nights Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience hope-filled music from Grammy Winner Zach Williams on his Revival Nights Fall 2025 Tour.

Dusty Slay Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Nashville's stand-up comedian Dusty Slay.

Los Tigres Del Norte Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Arena — Tickets start at $81 — Enjoy live performances from the legendary band Los Tigres Del Norte in Reading, PA.

Beethoven Symphony No. 9

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, a powerful celebration of unity and the human spirit.

Treaty Oak Revival Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Event rate parking available — Experience the energetic blend of Red Dirt country and punk rock with Treaty Oak Revival.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets required — Experience the epic journey of Avatar: The Last Airbender through a live orchestra performance of its beloved score.