Good morning, Reading.

Reading’s Halloween on Penn event has been rescheduled for today along the 600 block of Penn Street from 5 to 8 p.m. The city said vendors will offer free candies, prizes and pumpkin decorating stations, with free parking available (South Penn Garage, 626 Cherry St.) from 4 to 9 p.m.

Paul and Karen Oxholm were named co-chairs of the Reading Public Library’s 2025 Annual Appeal to raise $65,000 for free programs and services in the community.

They have long supported local nonprofits and now lead the effort to help sustain library activities amid uncertain public funding.

On October 23, Berks County Public Libraries and Berks County Jail unveiled a fully stocked book vending machine at Bern Township—designed so kids visiting loved ones can use a token to choose and take home a free book.

Reading City Council approved an $82,542 contract to F.A.

Bartlett Tree Experts for a city-wide master plan that will include a full tree inventory—this plan follows the 2021 Climate Action Plan and will take about one year. The council also approved buying a new police emergency response patrol vehicle and removed a member of the Environmental Advisory Council for ethics violations.

After a Tuesday tour, Capital Project Manager David Anspach said the Reading Pagoda renovation is in its final stage and will finish in 45 to 60 days with improved safety systems and modern flooring.

The Pagoda Foundation will manage the building and plans a mid-April public opening — blending historic features with new upgrades.

The Reading Planning Commission approved a plan on Tuesday to convert a 100-year-old Albright College dorm into a 38-unit apartment complex at 1420 and 1430 N.

13th Street—SI Holdings IV LLC will join two parcels for the project while a nearby parking lot plan now awaits a highway occupancy permit from PennDOT.

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.

Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Event rate parking available — Enjoy an evening of hit country music with top artists Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.

Reading Symphony Orchestra - Mozart and More

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Enjoy a night of classical elegance featuring Mozart’s beloved compositions alongside Elgar and Brahms.

Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 — Catch an exciting hockey showdown with affordable group options.

Twilight in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the beloved score of Twilight brought to life in concert.

Alabama Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $46 — Catch Alabama live in Reading, PA for an unforgettable night of music.

Hockey Showdown: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Enjoy an exciting night of East Coast Hockey League action as the Royals face off against the Nailers.

Reading Blues Fest Day Pass

1-5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Check website for ticket details — Experience the soulful sounds of blues legends Kevin Burt and The Three Kings.

10th Annual Boyertown Turkey Trot

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Boyertown Community Park — Cost not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun 5k run in Boyertown's scenic community park.