Good morning, Reading.

Volunteers at the Liederkranz helped peel potatoes Monday and are gathering today to prepare about 2,000 pounds of potato salad for Oktoberfest, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday and also features over 3,000 brats and thousands of pounds of pork.

A food rally held Monday morning at the Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market in Muhlenberg Township delivered essential supplies to 400 families—volunteers from Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, and Helping Harvest distributed food, fresh produce, and personal care items to cars lined up.

Penn State Berks is hosting 'Walk With Us,' an exhibit created with murals, interactive installations (listening stations included) that showcase personal voices impacted by incarceration.

The free exhibit runs through Nov. 19 at Perkins Student Center.

Albright College opened the newly renovated Joyce Family Foundation Learning Commons on Saturday, Sept.

26 during Homecoming Family Weekend. The upgraded library includes a student support and disability center, a writing and tutoring center, a cultural hub with technology access, conference space and a cafe—enhancing learning on campus.

Reading’s fire marshal reported that 15 to 20 gallons of oil spilled into the Schuylkill River from a suspected storm drain dump on Friday & firefighters placed booms to contain the spill, & officials reviewed surveillance video while Berks Nature urged storm drain education.

Berks Co.'s high veteran suicide rate has prompted state Senator Tracy Pennycuick to propose a Veterans Suicide Prevention Task Force to study the issue and improve mental health support services in the area (an urgent call for change).

Mobile home residents face rising fees that force costly moves as lot rents surged from $405 to $535 and more hikes loom.

Lawmakers will consider a Senate bill in committee that would tie increases to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and allow exceptions for extra operating costs.

Deputy Chief Aaron Demko said encampments from Baer Park to Canal Street have grown to house over 100 people and police started outreach with local groups in July as winter nears (to ease risks).

City Council will invite service agencies and nearby municipalities to discuss winter housing solutions.

Reading native Christopher Reppert ran 100 miles across Penn Street Bridge earlier this month to raise awareness for National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month—an effort that took over 33 hours.

He said his run is meant to inspire others to take their first step toward recovery.

Cancer survivor Tom Hoch held a stem cell donor registration drive at RE/MAX of Reading in Wyomissing on Saturday, Sept.26 so locals could join the national registry, and he thanked donors for their life-saving support + he stressed the simple process is key to beating cancer.

The Reading Fightin Phils announced their 2027 home schedule today at America's Classic Ballpark with 69 games, 11 six-game series plus one three-game set.

Fans can lock in ticket plans now to secure current pricing and early access to game times and promotions.