Good morning, Reading.

Victor and Dena Hammel have been named to chair Centro Hispano’s 2025 fundraising campaign in Reading (Nov.

15 to Dec. 31) and will lead efforts to support programs for the Latino community.

Greenlight Networks announced on November 3rd that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pennsylvania-based FastBridge Fiber—whose network spans areas in Pennsylvania and New York.

The deal is set to close in mid-2026 and builds on its recent purchase of Loop Internet.

A lottery retailer in Exeter Township sold a million-dollar Powerball ticket for the November 1 drawing (matching five white balls but not the red Powerball).

The GIANT Food Store (located in the 4600 block of Perkiomen Avenue) received a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Exeter Township sold a Powerball ticket during Saturday's drawing that matched five white balls 2-26-43-44-62 to win $1 million even though it missed the red Powerball 22.

Giant Food Stores (4655 Perkiomen Ave.) will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Yesterday, the Antietam School District started steel construction of the new Stony Creek Elementary School on the site of the former middle-high school—beginning a project for kindergarten to third grade that is set to open in the 2027-28 school year—marking a fresh start after severe flood damage.

The Shapiro Administration released a fact sheet that showed nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians, including more than 713000 children, lost SNAP benefits starting Nov 1 because of the government shutdown — a list of local food pantries in Reading and nearby areas was provided to help affected families.

The Combined Veterans Council of Berks County will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Grove in City Park on November 11 at 11 a.m.—retired Army chief warrant officer Will Tobin, now deputy director of the Department of Veterans Affairs, will speak.

Berks food safety inspectors found an ice machine with black residue and another that was not clean to sight and touch during inspections from Oct.

15 to Oct. 28—violations that raise concerns over food facility sanitation.

Several Berks teams kick off November playoffs with key matches scheduled this week.

Conrad Weiser boys soccer starts its state title quest today at 7 p.m.—other teams in football, volleyball, field hockey, and boys soccer are set to compete in District 3 contests.

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.