Good morning, Reading.

Madison Woytovich of West Reading turned childhood alopecia into a journey of resilience and creative success.

She now works at QVC while serving on the board of The Children’s Alopecia Project (a local nonprofit) and shares advice to help others face challenges.

Renovated with nearly $5 million upgrades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), Reading Pagoda will host its first ticketed event since 2020 on Sunday.

Additional events are scheduled for Sept. 19, Oct. 4, and Oct. 24, with plans for regular hours and private events next year.

Team members at Henry Schein Inc. recently filled over 300 backpacks with school supplies for underserved children at the Children’s Home of Reading in Lancaster County — continuing nearly 20 years of support through their Back to School program.

Schuylkill River Greenways has received $650,000 from the Switchpoint Foundation and The Wyomissing Foundation for its campaign raising $5 million for trail repairs on the Schuylkill River Trail, with $3.5 million raised so far (the campaign runs an eight-week stewardship challenge).

City officials, Berks Nature and USDA Wildlife Services will launch an archery-only deer management season at Mt. Penn & Antietam Lake Park starting Sept.

19 to reduce park damage and rebalance the ecosystem. Hunters must apply, pass a proficiency test, and attend an orientation to participate until Jan. 24.

Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said high E. coli levels closed the designated swim beach at Dry Brooks Day Use Area on Blue Marsh Lake.

Daily testing will determine when the beach can reopen while picnic and boat launch areas remain open.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia announced that the designated swim area at Blue Marsh Lake is closed due to high E. coli levels ahead of Labor Day weekend + daily testing will determine when it reopens while the picnic area and boat launches remain open for visitors.

On Thursday night, Conrad Weiser defeated Milton Hershey 13-12 when quarterback Connor Sellars scored on a 1-yard run & the defense stopped a late two-point conversion attempt.

On Thursday, Sept. 3, Muhlenberg beat Reading High 50-14 in a football game at Gene L.

Shirk Stadium. A fight in the stands caused a halftime delay that lasted 40 minutes, and Muhlenberg's quarterback Adriel Baez threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns as his team pulled away.