Good morning, Reading.

The first Pennside Fall Festival ended Sunday at the Pennside Drive-in with rides, games and food+ organizers said the community's response exceeded expectations+ plans are underway for next year.

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank held its 3rd annual Celebration of Community and Hope at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading to raise funds for food programs that feed neighbors.

Speakers including Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Agriculture and Helping Harvest leaders highlighted the impact of the new Community Kitchen—opened in downtown Reading in April—and efforts to fight hunger in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

Acclaimed playwright Douglas Carter Beane returns to Reading as Genesius Theatre’s Artistic Director today at 7 p.m. at 153 N.

10th St.—he will lead efforts to revive the theatre with new plays, musicals, and restoration projects.

Michael Fidanza, a professor at Penn State Berks, was named president of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture for a one-year term and drew on his early experience working on his father’s mushroom farm.

Dr. Rebecca West Burns, dean at Kutztown University, represented Pennsylvania at the Teacher Apprenticeship Summit held in Oxford, England.

Reading Science Center will unveil its new exhibit "Energy in a Box" on October 18th at 11:00 a.m. as the interactive display teaches how battery plates power engines and promotes recycling and sustainability—families can enjoy hands-on science activities with free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

French Creek State Park will debut two new glamping loops in spring 2026 — one open from March 6 through December 31 and one from April 24 through October 31 — that give campers a blend of outdoor fun and modern comforts.

Visitors can now reserve a stay on the Stay the Night webpage.

The City of Reading was awarded a $250K state grant to begin planning the redevelopment of the Dana property—a 50-acre site that has been vacant for decades.

City officials said the plan will include environmental assessments, infrastructure evaluations, and utility capacity studies—steps designed to attract future private investment.

Conrad Weiser beat Non.

8 Tulpehocken 2-0 in the BCIAA boys soccer tournament quarterfinals on Saturday at Conrad Weiser High School. The unbeaten team (18-0-1) will face No. 4 Oley Valley in the semifinals on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Yellow Brick Joel: Face To Face Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Event rate parking available — Celebrate the legendary hits of Billy Joel and Elton John performed live.

Reading Hospital Road Run

12:00 – 3:30 PM — 420 S 6th Ave, West Reading, PA — Check registration for fees — Participate in the 1/2 marathon, 5K, or fun run to support the community.

How AI is Changing Photography

7-9 p.m. — Berks Photographic Society — $10 donation — Explore the transformative impact of AI on photography and enhance your creative potential.

Fall 2025 Job Fair

1-5 p.m. — Redner's Event Center — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore exciting job opportunities on your career journey.

Halloween Bash

12-2 p.m. — Bernville Area Community Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with crafts, snacks, and a live concert by the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra.

Michael Jackson Tribute by Who's Bad

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a power-packed tribute to the King of Pop with the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band.

Reading Royals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Santander Arena — Group Tickets from $10 — Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup with affordable group outings available.