Good morning, Reading.

The Heritage of Green Hills in Cumru Township is hosting Casino Night on Oct.

17 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. where communities can play casino games, enter raffles & auctions, enjoy butler-passed savory bites and two complimentary drinks with each $50 ticket to benefit the Heritage Resident Benefit Fund.

Thursday night, members of the IM ABLE community honored founder Chris Kaag — a Marine Corps veteran who inspired thousands — by hosting a workout that kept his legacy alive, uniting participants with shared motivation and remembrance.

Exeter Township improved Reeser’s Landing with a new concrete boat launch, extra parking, and amenities that make the river and trail more accessible.

The $250,000 project was celebrated by local officials and partners on Wednesday (the site was named Pennsylvania's first National Water Trail).

Helping Harvest held its fourth annual 'Celebration of Community and Hope' at the DoubleTree by Hilton, drawing over 400 members who enjoyed food from seven local restaurants.

Local leaders stressed support as SNAP reductions took effect and sponsors included The Giant Company, Customers Bank, and Weik Capital Management.

Advance Auto Parts opened its first Wyomissing store Thursday at 2210 State Hill Road — the former Rite Aid building — and donated funds to Berks Career and Technology Center to support its automotive training program.

The store now serves local drivers and automotive professionals.

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released August regional jobs data, showing Berks County's unemployment rate at 4% down from 4.6% last year (nonfarm jobs in the Reading MSA increased by 200) while statewide rates improved.

Data for other counties will be released on Oct. 27.

The Reading Science Center will celebrate its expanded exhibit space (2,696 sqft added) with a free day of hands-on science on Oct.

3 at 645 Penn St. The event includes a noon ribbon cutting and classroom activities supported by EnerSys.

Alvernia University hosted a blessing of the animals on its quad today (inviting students, staff and community members to bring their pets) to honor Saint Francis ahead of his Feast Day on Oct.

4.

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a settlement cutting UGI’s rate increase by 35% and spreading charges over two phases; bills jumped from $113.76 to $117.69 and will hit $120.21 next year while adding safeguards for low-income customers — automatic enrollment with no other hikes until Jan. 15.

Reading Hospital doctor Jen Mahone advises people with asthma to schedule outdoor activities on low-pollen days as fall brings higher allergen levels that can worsen symptoms—ensuring indoor air quality is maintained and rescue medication is always available.

The Wilson Bulldogs host Cedar Crest today at John Gurski Stadium at 7 p.m. in Week 6 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League season, and Wilson has not lost to Cedar Crest since 2001—a matchup that will impact the district standings.