Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Berks churches and fire halls hosted traditional New Year's Day dinners, embracing community and celebration. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Noah and Penelope were the most popular baby names in Berks in 2024. Reading Eagle
- ➤ A mother in Reading, Shaykayarira DelRio, shares the tragic story of losing two sons to gun violence, with the first part of a three-part news series detailing the heartbreaking journey of her family. WFMZ-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A New Year's Eve fire at the Mifflin Center, a skilled nursing facility, displaced about 20 residents, with six individuals requiring hospitalization for non-life-threatening injuries. Reading Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gateway Ticketing Systems in Colebrookdale Township has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2024. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alvernia University celebrated the Class of 2024 with a commencement at Santander Arena, marking a significant event for students whose milestones were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a service dog that received an honorary degree. Alvernia University
SPORTS NEWS
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Phoenix Allstars Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner served by local athletes while supporting the Phoenix Allstars, complete with raffle prizes and takeout options.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour - The Struggle is Real!
Bored Teachers return with new material on their comedy tour, aimed at bringing humor to educators worldwide.
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The Magic of Motown Concert
Experience an evening of classic Motown music at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA.
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Classics 3: Reading Symphony Orchestra Concert
Experience a classical concert featuring the works of Mendelssohn and Mozart conducted by Andrew Constantine with pianist Matthew Bengtson at the Santander Performing Arts Center.
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Cheer Power Reading Showdown 2025
The Cheer Power Reading Showdown 2025 is a cheerleading competition set to take place in Reading, Pennsylvania, featuring bids for various cheerleading summits.
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