Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Reading.
Early Wednesday, a vacant row home partially collapsed onto a sidewalk on Poplar, forcing four residents of an adjacent house to evacuate as officials ordered an emergency demolition in Reading to assess structural safety.
Exeter Township firefighters responded to a fatal house fire on the 1200 block of Dauphin Place early this morning (no smoke detectors were present), claiming one life and urging residents to check theirs.
Penn Entertainment Inc. reorganized its structure on Monday in Wyomissing to align digital assets and retail operations — two executives left and their roles were eliminated effective immediately.
The company will seek a digital chief operating officer and update efficiency details with fourth quarter results in February.
Mayor Eddie Moran’s annual Three Kings Day celebration took place Tuesday, Jan.
6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Penn St. Local performers including members of Grupo Folklorico Virgen del Quinche and Band Cantar Campesino preserved Latino traditions by offering toys + traditional music to children.
The WCR Center for the Arts launches a monthly Game Night for board games and community connection in its historic Reading space.
The inaugural event is on Monday, Jan. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and costs a $5 suggested donation, with youth (15 and under) joining with a guardian.
Gov. Mifflin junior Bella Super reached the 1,000-point mark in a 59-55 win over Reading High on Tuesday night + joining 11 other scorers including record-holder Ashley Espinosa.
The milestone adds to the program’s history of top performers.
Muhlenberg high school bowling teams won their matches at Heisters Lanes on Wednesday.
Cameron Peffel led the boys with a 706 series — and Shelly Rohrbach guided the girls with a 629 series to secure a 3-0 sweep over Antietam.
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.
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