Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
Good morning, Reading.
🏘️ Community
The state awarded $150,000 to help Building a Better Boyertown buy 7.4 acres for Iron Valley Trail near Boyertown on South Reading Avenue and Mill Street.
The nonprofit will soon begin surveying, engineering and design work for an ADA-accessible nature preserve and trailhead.
🏛️ Government
BARTA will change bus routes and schedules on Monday to add afternoon trips to Birdsboro, extend service from East Penn Manufacturing to Kutztown University, and adjust the Berkshire Mall route + Sunday schedules.
The updates follow public hearings and feedback gathered last year.
📰 Lifestyle
On Friday morning, Executive Chef Brandon Otto prepared seasonal dishes including prosciutto with peach and scallops with carrot risotto at Wilbur Mansion (Salisbury Township).
Swift restaurant serves dinner on Wed-Thurs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fri-Sat until 10 p.m. with a changing farm-to-table menu.
🎉 Reading Events
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Gary Owen Live Comedy Show
8-10 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets required — Experience two decades of sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling from comedian Gary Owen.
Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Reading Royals Hockey Game
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Watch on FloHockey — Cheer for your favorite team in this exciting hockey matchup.
Annual Schnitzelfest
6-8 p.m. — Reading Liederkranz — $40 members, $50 guests, $12 for children 5-12 — Indulge in a delicious variety of schnitzel toppings while voting for your favorite to earn a spot on the permanent menu.
🏠 Reading Real Estate
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