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Friday, January 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hack Away at Hunger golf event at Reading Country Club in 2024 successfully raised $45,300 for local charities. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Centro Hispano Center recently organized 'Knights at the Movies' for families from the Reading School District, providing food and entertainment. WFMZ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 19-year-old Luis Santos-Cruz, a suspect in a Reading homicide case, has been extradited back to Berks County from New York City. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Berks History Center in Reading introduces 'Sights Unseen,' an exhibit showcasing photographs taken by visually impaired photographers in the 1970s and in 2024, aiming to offer insight into perceiving the world through senses other than sight. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reading City Councilman Jaime Baez Jr. is running for City Council president with a focus on transparency, communication, and unity. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Mayor Eddie Morán is set to deliver the 2025 State of the City address in Reading, inviting the public to attend at the Redner’s Event Center on January 30th to share city achievements and future plans. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Reading considers a new ordinance to recover demolition costs and facilitate the repurposing of building materials through the Centre Park Artifacts Bank. Reading Eagle
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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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Luis Fonsi: 25 Years Tour at Santander Performing Arts Center
Luis Fonsi will perform at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA, showcasing his music as part of his 25-year anniversary tour.
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Winter Dance Party Featuring The Uptown Band & Sloth Love Chunk
The Uptown Band and Sloth Love Chunk will perform for a charitable cause supporting Vision Resources of Berks County, with food and drinks available at the Goodwill Beneficial Association.
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7th Annual Teddy Bear Trot
The Teddy Bear Trot is a community running event that encourages participants to bring a new teddy bear to donate.
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BCIAA Basketball Boys & Girls Semi-Finals at Santander Arena
The event features the semi-final games for boys and girls basketball, with the girls' matches starting at 4 PM followed by the boys' matches later in the evening.
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Valentine's Craft and Storytime for Young Children
Participants can listen to the story 'Mama Hug' and create a special Valentine while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere for children aged 0-5.
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BCIAA Basketball Boys and Girls Championship
The BCIAA Basketball Boys and Girls Championship features live competitive games at the Santander Performing Arts Center, showcasing local talent.
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Lunar New Year Celebration featuring Lion Dance
Penn State Berks will host a Lunar New Year celebration including a traditional Lion Dance performance, cultural presentations, and activities for the community.
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Ugly Mudder 6.55 Mile Trail Run
The Ugly Mudder is a 6.55 mile trail running event taking place at the Reading Liederkranz in Reading, PA.
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