Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Reading.
🏘️ Community
Reading will host a busy fall season with events including a Halloween block party on Oct.
29 and a Holiday Parade with free ice skating on Nov. 21 while improving Penn Street (removing unused bus shelters and adding seasonal plants) and hosting a free AI workshop on Sept. 23.
Over 40 employers and service providers gathered Monday at the DoubleTree Hotel to offer local job seekers a second chance at employment.
Volunteer Chris McLaughlin (once a mock interview participant) now helps others rebuild their lives.
Berks Encore will host its annual Senior Expo (free and open to the public) Sept.
29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading as older adults, caregivers and community members connect with vendors offering services from housing to health.
🎭 Culture
Dave Kline has revived the blues festival by launching the Busker Incognito Blues and Boogie Weekend, which runs November 19–22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading (seven of ten performances are free) as he aims to keep the event accessible to everyone.
The Miller Center for the Arts announced its 2026-27 lineup of music, comedy, dance, holiday and family shows in downtown Reading.
The season opened with Wooden Ships Band on Sept. 18 and will feature upcoming events including an Eagles tribute on Oct. 2 and Puppy Pals Live on Feb. 12.
🎓 Education
Two Berks County high schools were named among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for 2026-27; Kutztown High School was 76th and Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School 79th, with school leaders crediting strong academics and community support (reflecting local pride).
On Sept. 17, the BCIU recognized Scott L.
Gruber with its 2026 Outstanding Community Partner Award for his decades-long leadership in advancing education and community services and for his work with the BCIU Learning Center (Helping Harvest Annex) and Education Foundation that benefits local students and families.
🏛️ Government
PennDOT crews will cut brush on US 422, work on Route 501, and survey along US 222/422 from Sunday, Sept.
21 through Thursday, Sept. 25 in Berks County; motorists in Reading, Cumru Township, Bethel Township and Wyomissing should expect lane and shoulder restrictions — delays may vary.
🏈 Sports
Former Gov. Mifflin star Nick Singleton made his NFL debut on Sunday as a running back for the Tennessee Titans; he carried four times for 10 yards in a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Nashville.
Charlie Adams, author and lifelong fan, recalls cherished ballpark memories as the Fightin Phils edge closer to an Eastern League championship.
Game Two is scheduled for today at 6:45 p.m., with a deciding game set for Wednesday at FirstEnergy Stadium if needed.
Exeter senior Giulia Weisser birdied the 18th hole to win the BCIAA Girls Individual golf title by one stroke on Monday at Golden Oaks Golf Club — marking her third straight title at the event.
The Iced Coffees, an alternate identity for the Reading Fightin Phils, are nominated for Best New Minor League Baseball Alternate Identity — they need fans’ online votes before voting ends today at midnight.
The winner will be announced during the MiLB Awards Show on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. on MLB Network.
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