Good morning, Reading.

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank is urging residents in Berks and Schuylkill counties to fight hunger during Hunger Action Month this September.

Neighbors can donate, volunteer, or attend local events to help reach the goal of distributing 14 million pounds of food by year-end.

This morning, the United Labor Council of Reading and Berks hosted its first Labor Day flag raising to honor local workers and their fight for rights.

Union leaders said the event celebrates ongoing efforts for better conditions + unity.

Leesport Area Historical Society is hosting Community Days Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 9 at Leesport Playground, featuring a classic car cruise, local food and games, and a 9 p.m. fireworks display honoring community anniversaries.

On Monday, Sept. 7, locals celebrated Labor Day with festivities as the Ringgold Band played by the Red Bridge at the Heritage Center, while community members fished, played in parks and explored Tulpehocken Creek.

Bertie's Inn held its annual belt sander races in Exeter Township earlier this summer, raising more than $35,000 for the Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance which supports local mental health recovery and wellness after 36 years of community events.

JL School Apparel’s mobile shop began early this year, bringing school uniforms and custom apparel services to local parochial schools and community events throughout Berks County.

Owner Samantha Weir will open a brick-and-mortar store on Reading Avenue soon + continue the mobile service for busy parents.

Former mayor Josh Nowotarski of Mt. Penn recalled how community unity emerged after the 9/11 attacks when volunteers aided first responders at Ground Zero—he hopes that shared spirit guides today's actions.

Berks County law enforcement officials announced today the Blue Envelope program to improve traffic stops for drivers with autism and other disabilities by alerting officers to specific communication needs (this initiative was introduced at Caernarvon Township police headquarters near the Morgantown interchange).