Good morning, Reading.

Hundreds of people in Berks County walked at Alvernia University on Sunday for the second annual 5K Walk for Compassion to raise funds for the Youth Volunteer Corps—supporting local projects like environmental cleanups and food programs.

A fatal crash occurred in Brecknock Township on Sunday when a motorcycle bypassed traffic controls and struck a semi-trailer — police are investigating the incident.

The Berks County sheriff’s department is seeking two fugitives—Aaliem Richardson, 24, wanted for forgery, access device fraud and identity theft after altering a check from a Lancaster County mail drop box and cashing it at a Fulton Bank branch, and Delkeya Dingle, 29, wanted for forgery after giving a false name during a traffic stop—and urges anyone with information to call 610-478-6390.

Folk and blues festivals were held on Sunday in Berks County—one at Reading Liederkranz and another at the Evergreen Club in Fleetwood.

Organizer David Kline celebrated his 45th Mountain Folk Fest while volunteer Pat Keeney led a well-planned Blues Fest featuring music, food, and community activities.

Food safety inspectors in Reading and other Berks County areas found rodent droppings and signs of rodent activity during inspections from August 13 to September 2—some facilities corrected issues while others are still addressing violations to ensure proper sanitary conditions.

Critical steps are underway as regular reviews continue to monitor compliance across inspected food establishments.

On Sunday, Minnie Ruiz-Ocasio held her annual Zumba-Combat-Kick-A-Thon in Reading during Suicide Awareness Prevention Month to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention—she offered fitness classes and connections to local mental health resources.

Vendors like Selena Morales from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention stressed that community members are not alone in facing mental challenges.

On September 6, the annual Field of Dreams baseball game was held at Robesonia Park—its players, including former major leaguer Chad Billingsley, teamed up in a charity event that raised around $5,000 for The Liberty House in Stouchsburg to support veterans.

Chase Eisenhower scored two touchdowns as Wyomissing routed Academy of the New Church by a score of 35 to 0 on Saturday—improving the Spartans to 3 to 0 and setting up a Lancaster-Lebanon League matchup with Northern Lebanon Friday night.

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.

The Music Of Hans Zimmer and Others

8-9:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the epic scores of Hans Zimmer and more in a captivating live performance.