Good morning, Reading.

Reading Mayor Eddie Moran announced Friday that the city will host a support drive for residents displaced by Wednesday’s three-alarm fire on North Fifth Street, which affected 38 people including 10 children.

Donations of new clothing, shoes and gift cards will be accepted Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading hotel + drop-offs are welcome at any Reading firehouse.

Reading Area Community College's nursing program was named the second-best in Pennsylvania by a national nursing organization—its flexible class schedules and hands-on clinical training help prepare students for entry-level nursing positions.

Mayor Eddie Moran announced on Friday that Police Chief Elias Vazquez stepped down for personal reasons — his leadership helped lower crime, and Deputy Chief Javier Ruiz was named acting chief.

Captain Aaron Denko will be promoted to deputy chief and Deputy Chief Lou Shade has been recommended as a strong candidate for permanent chief.

Hotel officials announced that Courtyard by Marriott Reading Wyomissing has completed a thorough renovation—updating guest rooms, the lobby, the fitness center, pool and spa, and exterior features like EV charging spaces.

The upgrades are designed to improve the guest experience across nearly every inch of the property.

On Sept. 4, local high school girls sports matches showed strong play as teams won in volleyball games and players posted solid assists, kills, and digs.

Gov. Mifflin won its field hockey game against Berks Catholic and played to a tie in girls soccer with Lampeter-Strasburg—results that reflect the skill of our student athletes.

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.

Times Past, Time's Passed: An Exhibition of Paintings by Robert Seabourne

You are invited to the reception for an art show of paintings by Robert Seabourne that pay tribute to the beauty & history of the Oley Valley. The show runs from October 1-25, at The Crossroads Guitar & Art in Gilbertsville.