Good morning, Reading.

Hundreds gathered at Pine Forge Academy's 80th anniversary celebration today to register as bone marrow donors, in an event led by alum Rocky Twyman (a long-time advocate who has registered thousands) that aims to save lives and extend the school's legacy.

The U.S.-Army Corps of Engineers announced the Dry Brooks Day Use Area swim beach at Blue Marsh Lake reopened at 8 a.m. today - visitors can enjoy safe, supervised swimming at the popular recreation spot.

Reading Public Museum (500 Museum Road) will open its Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana exhibition on Sept.

19, displaying nearly 40 original works by Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth on view through Jan. 3.

Hamburg held its 23rd Taste of Hamburg-er Festival on Saturday, drawing hundreds to try inventive burgers including a chocolate burger with marshmallow sauce and a glazed doughnut burger.

Over 40 vendors competed for the best burger as locals enjoyed both classic and unique flavors.

Area homeowners are choosing home equity lines of credit and loans instead of refinancing low rate mortgages to access funds while avoiding higher current market rates.

The approach helps local families preserve value in their average equity cushion (approximately $302,000) as property values stay steady in our region.

Exeter lost 21-7 to Spring-Ford at Reiffton on Friday, Sept.

4, in a non-league high school football game. Coach Matt Bauer said mental errors and penalties cost the team, though the young squad gained valuable experience for future matchups.