Good morning, Reading.

The YMCA of Reading and Berks County will celebrate the grand opening of its expanded tennis and pickleball courts at Sinking Spring YMCA (4920 Penn Avenue) on Friday, Oct.

23 from 6 to 8 p.m. The open house gives community members a chance to explore facility updates and learn about programs.

Habitat for Humanity is set to fix 40 old houses in Buttonwood Gateway & Ninth and Douglas, turning them into affordable homes for working families.

The project is funded by the Neighborhood Partnership Program to boost community stability.

Schuylkill River Greenways unveiled concept designs for Reading Gateway Bridge—featuring murals, metalwork, solar lighting and a new elevated platform with river views.

The 600‑foot pedestrian trestle bridge design was developed with local input and will reopen its southern lane for walkers while keeping the northern lane for cyclists and runners.

Schuylkill River Greenways revealed community-inspired designs for the Reading Gateway Bridge (600-foot) today, featuring murals, solar powered lighting and an elevated observation platform.

City officials will review the proposal when it is formally presented to the council on Dec. 14.

State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz announced Tuesday that eight NW Reading projects will receive $1,776,291 from the Neighborhood Assistance Program to support affordable housing, childhood literacy, healthcare for the homeless & more.

The funding will aid local sites like GoggleWorks Art Park and community programs.

Eighteen local projects received nearly $2.9 million in tax credits from the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program to improve distressed communities; funds support a range of efforts from creating green spaces at GoggleWorks to renovating historic buildings and expanding STEM and summer programs.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are set to move forward with Marnie’s Law (named after DeSales grad and actress Marnie Schulenburg) to improve training on inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis.

A Reading native supports the measure, which aims to reduce misdiagnoses and save lives by enhancing healthcare provider education.

VA Lebanon Healthcare System announced it will open a new Berks County Veterans Affairs Community Clinic at 4710 Penn Ave., Suite 100 in Sinking Spring by early 2028.

The facility will replace the Wyomissing clinic and offer 29,388 sqft of clinical space + 150 parking spaces.

Twin Valley Raiders, ranked fifth with an 8&0 record, will face Exeter Township Eagles, holding a 7&1 mark, this Friday at Exeter.

The matchup could set the stage for a playoff rematch if both teams keep winning.

Gov. Mifflin won a 2-1 buzzer-beater in double overtime against Berks Catholic in the BCIAA field hockey quarterfinal and will face top-seeded Wilson today at 7 p.m. Wilson, Oley Valley (9-0 win), and Twin Valley advanced to the semifinals.