Good morning, Reading.

Pagoda-Skyline Inc. is celebrating the tower's 87th anniversary with free public climbs and historical presentations on Oct.

17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 621 Skyline Drive, Lower Alsace Township (visitors may bring lawn chairs and picnics).

Chris Kaag, founder of nonprofit IM ABLE, died at age 50 after battling a degenerative nerve condition; he built adaptive programs that helped local athletes, veterans, and children in need while his memoir 'Don't Quit On Me' detailed his journey from the Marine Corps to community empowerment.

Schuylkill River Greenways celebrated the reopening of Reeser's Landing in Exeter Township yesterday by cutting the ribbon on the updated boat launch, which offers extra parking and serves as a trailhead for the Exeter Scenic Trail and Schuylkill River Water Trail at 1018 Gibraltar Road.

Wednesday morning, a car hit the HVAC unit at Redner's Market in Lower Alsace, causing a gas leak that forced an evacuation and utility shutdown + the driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries while an investigation continues.

The Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest is underway, offering live music, traditional dancing and homemade German food as it runs from Wednesday through Sunday.

Organizers expect up to 30,000 visitors while Pagoda and City Hall shine blue and white to honor Bavarian traditions.

The Reading Public Library hosts the inaugural Story Lane: Book Fair and Market on Saturday, Oct.

3 (from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.). The event offers author panels, workshops, and an outdoor evening market with about 20 local artisans, food trucks, and a mobile coffee bar.

Visions Federal Credit Union (VFCU) is launching a 12-week Spanish-language radionovela called "Amor Visionario" on Centro Hispano’s WXAC 91.3 radio station starting today in Reading.

The series will cover financial topics like budgeting and credit building in an engaging style.

Reading police are increasing outreach to homeless encampments as winter approaches, partnering with local organizations to provide shelter and services for vulnerable residents.

They plan to clear a hazardous encampment beneath the Bingaman Street Bridge after a Sept. 4 arson fire, following weeks of outreach efforts.

Demolition is underway at the former Lincoln Chemical Co. building at South Ninth and Laurel streets after the EPA removed hazardous waste in May — the planning commission has tabled revised redevelopment plans pending updated proposals for the property.