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Morning News
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Sunday morning in Exeter Township, Simeon Miravich saw his neighbor’s house on fire while retrieving an item from his truck, quickly called (9-1-1), and helped residents escape before firefighters arrived. WFMZ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fromuth Racquet Sports will close its Spring Township store and move its warehouse to Cincinnati over the next year to reduce expenses. The company will keep a Berks County office with 25 employees and continue supporting local charities through its clearance sale. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, several diverse concerts are set at local venues. They include Marty Stuart with Molly Tuttle on Friday at the F.M. Kirby Center, Jason Isbell and Lauren Spencer Smith on Wednesday at The Met and The Fillmore, plus Say She She and Alejandro Escovedo at later shows. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Khalid Mumin, Reading School District superintendent, outlined plans to boost middle school student achievement by enhancing teacher training and communication systems, focusing on grades 5-8 to support future academic success. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Alvernia University selected Schrader Group Studio and Heim Construction to design renovations for American House — the 45,000 sqft former hotel on Penn Street purchased in 2022 — as part of its CollegeTowne project that partners with the John Paul II Center for Special Learning to open a community cafe. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local letter urges Reading leaders to increase visible police enforcement on accident-prone streets to curb speeding and risky driving. Andrew Price argues that active enforcement reduces violations + improves overall road safety compared to long-term traffic calming measures. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eight former players and coaches will be inducted into the Berks Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow at halftime during the BCIAA girls championship game at Santander Arena. The ceremony honors achievements spanning modern, veteran - and coaching categories. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Today at Santander Arena, Exeter won 46 to 40 over Gov. Mifflin in the girls semifinals and will face the winner of Wilson versus Reading High for the championship on Friday. In boys, Berks Catholic meets Exeter at 5:30 p.m. and Muhlenberg faces Reading High at 8:30 p.m. Reading Eagle
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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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Reading Anime-Fest
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Free entry for kids — A family-friendly event featuring voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.
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