Reading
Morning News
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Berks County residents united at the Code Blue Giveaway event to distribute warm clothing and essential supplies to help homeless individuals survive the cold. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ The Penn State Master Gardeners of Berks County hosted the second annual Community Seed Swap on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Berks Nature in Reading (sharing free seeds and seed tips with local gardeners). Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Boyertown American Legion and Sgt. Mark Malizzi received national recognition from the Soldiers of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Platoon for installing the Honor Bear sculpture at their Display of Honor on Walker Drive—honoring fallen warriors 24/7 as part of the Bear Fever public art project. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 21st annual Patty Pagoda Groundhog Day observance will be held tomorrow at 7 a.m. on the 800 block of Penn Street, moving from its usual Pagoda parking lot due to poor road conditions and frigid weather forecasts. Patty Pagoda will make her weather prediction by the Reading Pagoda sign. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Residents competed in Shillington’s Jollof Rice Fest on Saturday as locals showcased homemade West African rice dishes and a $250 prize was awarded for first place, celebrating cultural diversity and community spirit. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ The Reading Public Museum is hosting the Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks exhibit featuring iconic skyscrapers built from thousands of bricks through May 17 — the interactive display invites families to build models and practice engineering skills after a Saturday preview. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Berks Catholic drained 11 3-pointers to beat Reading High 68-47 on Saturday (the Saints clinched the BCIAA Division 1 title and secured the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament). Reading Eagle
- ➤ No. 1 Boyertown wrestlers claimed the District 1-3A title on Saturday by defeating No. 2 Council Rock South 33-31 at Upper Dublin High — the Bears will meet Wilson on Tuesday at home to vie for a quarterfinal spot. Reading Eagle
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Shiver by the River 2026
10 AM – 4 PM — Jim Dietrich Park — Free entry — Participate in a fun-filled day with races and post-race snacks.
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Tropical Invasion Concert
8-11 p.m. — Santander Arena — All in prices available — Experience a night of vibrant Latin rhythms with Elvis Crespo and more.
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Harlem Globetrotters Show
7-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $36 — Experience the legendary antics and skills of the Harlem Globetrotters live in Reading.
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Sisqó Live in Concert
3-6 p.m. — Santander Arena — tickets available — Experience the smooth R&B vibes of Sisqó, the voice behind the iconic 'Thong Song.'
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Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Reading Royals
7-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Stream the thrilling ice hockey matchup between the Swamp Rabbits and Royals.
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Old School Hip Hop Sunday Funday
3-5 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticketed event — Celebrate the classic era of hip hop with performances from legends like Big Daddy Kane and more.
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Good Thyme for Life Dining Week
Good Thyme For Life is an annual dining event in Berks County for Co-County Wellness Services, raising money for their mission of public health. This year’s event runs from March 2nd-8th and features 7 local restaurants each night, generously donating a portion of the evening revenue to support our work in education and advocacy.
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