Good morning, Reading.

The Reading Fire Department will host its annual toy drive breakfast on Dec.

19 at Trooper Thorn’s Irish Beef House—community members must donate a new, unwrapped toy to get a free breakfast starting at 7 a.m. The event honors retired firefighter Keith “Sarge” Eschleman, and all collected toys will go to the Salvation Army of Reading to help local families.

Crews in West Reading are finishing holiday decorations for a tree lighting event set for Friday—marking the start of local seasonal celebrations.

AAA research shows that 46% of weather-related crashes occurred in colder months.

Today, winter weather advisories across parts of PA and NJ warn drivers to slow down due to mixed precipitation and possible snow accumulations up to six inches — conditions that could make morning commutes hazardous.

A new report shows that residents in Pennsylvania now need an annual income of $94,262 for a single adult to live comfortably—almost twice the state's median personal income of $47,864.

Families of two adults and one child must earn about $175,814, and the report uses the 50/30/20 rule to highlight rising costs in housing, groceries, and child care—pressuring households across the state.

Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced a new partnership with Gift of College — digital gift cards can now be used to fund PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts.

This option gives families a simple way to help save for college and disability costs during the holiday season.

At The Inn at Centre Park, community members gathered Monday night for World AIDS Day and to mark 40 years of Co-County Wellness Services.

The event honored 575 local lives lost to HIV — and city hall was lit red to recognize the occasion.

The Wilson Bulldogs opened their girls basketball season Saturday with a 51-46 overtime win over Emmaus — Kailani Hardy scored 21 points and Jade Lee added 8, while Conrad Weiser also began their season with a 42-28 win over Blue Mountain.

These results kicked off the weekend's high school basketball action across Berks.

The Kutztown high school girls basketball team opened its season with a one-point win over Shenandoah Valley on Monday.

Junior guard Riley Derstine scored a career-high 21 points while teammate Kaitlyn Houptley added 10 with a key three-pointer in the final quarter.

Andrew Derstine’s foul shot with 2.1 seconds left — a key play that capped a six-point rally — gave Boyertown a win over Conrad Weiser in the season opener.

The Bears, who led with a game-high 21 points, will try for a second win tonight at Pennridge.

Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers Hockey Game

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 with food add-ons — Experience an exciting night of hockey with affordable group options.

Reading Royals vs. Worcester Railers

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group Tickets starting at $10 — Enjoy an exciting hockey match and tasty treats with your crew.

Kuarantine - KISS Tribute with Chris Jericho

7-9:30 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — $25 ADV | $30 DOS — Experience the world’s best non-makeup KISS cover band with a rock n roll party featuring Chris Jericho.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage in Reading.

Champions of Magic

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets from $27 — Experience an enchanting evening filled with extraordinary magic performances.

Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $13 — Watch an exciting matchup in the AHL as Thunder take on the Royals.

World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a magical ballet performance this holiday season.

Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals

4-5:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 — Catch the thrilling action as the Admirals take on the Royals in this exciting hockey matchup.