Good morning, Reading.

Key Item Collectibles is opening its new home near The Works at 10 a.m. today.

Owner Neeko Gonzalez said the store moved from a troubled Berkshire Mall because of maintenance issues and uncertainty, while borough officials plan a zoning hearing on Nov. 10.

Vintage House Winery held its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting on Oct.

15 in Maxatawny Township near Kutztown. The stone tavern, dating to the 1740s, now serves Pennsylvania wines and small bites every week, Thursday to Sunday (noon to 6 p.m.).

Jeremy, a 14-year-old at John Paul II Center for Special Learning, earned his ServSafe Food Handler certification ahead of the Special Blends Café opening at American House on Fourth and Penn in early 2027, where students and adults with disabilities will gain workforce training (a skill-building milestone).

Pennsylvania legislators passed a law requiring a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools, with Governor Shapiro expected to sign it soon.

Officials say the new rule will help students focus on academics and safety (exceptions apply for medical needs and instructional use).

Pamela Little of Krise Transportation was among three drivers recognized Wednesday for her safety performance at the 47th State School Bus Driver Safety Competition held in June at Bald Eagle Area High School in Bellefonte.

The ceremony was held at the Hershey Antique Automobile Museum during School Bus Safety Week.

Dr. Meagan Grega left her doctor’s coat to boost local healthy food access in Salisbury Twp by launching the Eat Real Food Mobile Market.

She and partner Eric Ruth started the Kellyn Foundation in 2007 — working to bring fresh produce and meals to nearby neighborhoods.

More than 900 runners and walkers raised about $40,000 at the Reading Hospital Road Run last Sunday to fund improvements in the Intensive Care Unit and expansion of the Emergency Department.

Hospital leaders said the event reflects local generosity (a vital boost for critical care services).

The undefeated Twin Valley Raiders (5-0, 8-0) will travel to Reiffton this Friday at 7 p.m. to face the Exeter Eagles (5-0, 7-1) in an out-of-section matchup where each team can clinch its section title with a win.

The Conrad Weiser Scouts defeated Exeter 3-1 in a BCIAA championship at Hamburg High School's Hawk Hill on Thursday, Oct.

22, capturing back-to-back county titles (their fifth win in school history). The unbeaten team will begin their playoffs Monday at home to chase a state title.

The IronPigs struggled through a tough season with mixed play and strong crowds at Coca-Cola Park (set to be Jefferson Park in 2027).

Meanwhile, the Reading Fightins rallied late to clinch a 4-0 playoff run for their first Double-A Eastern League title in 31 years.