Sunday, February 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A family relocates to Reading for a better life but faces homelessness, highlighting their struggles and hopes while seeking stability. WFMZ-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials are seeking to identify a man believed to have lived in a nearby homeless encampment, whose body was found near the Schuylkill River Trail. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Reading Theater Project's 10th annual 5-Minute Fringe Festival showcases new works by 14 regional playwrights and performers, with performances from Feb. 27 to March 2, emphasizing community storytelling through diverse theatrical forms. Reading Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A high wind watch is in effect until Monday night in southeastern PA, with potential for uprooted trees due to ground softened by recent precipitation. Reading Eagle
- ➤ In 2024, Berks County birders identified 247 species, slightly below the 25-year average, highlighted by rare sightings such as the king rail and the Franklin's gull. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Metallica Tribute Night: Obey Your Master
Experience a live tribute to Metallica and Slayer featuring Fatal Aggression at Nightclub Reverb in Reading, PA.
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Volunteer Open House at Berks County Heritage Center
The Volunteer Open House offers an opportunity to learn about various volunteer roles within the Berks County Park system, welcoming individuals of all ages with no prior experience needed.
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Old School Hip Hop Sunday Funday
This event features a celebration of old school hip hop culture at the Santander Arena, offering an entertaining afternoon for fans and community members.
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Tito Double P ¡AY MAMÀ! Tour
The Tito Double P ¡AY MAMÀ! TOUR will be held at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA, offering an engaging evening of entertainment.
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Concert by Christine D'Clario
Christine D'Clario will perform live at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA.
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Ethan Tapper: How to Love a Forest - Book Discussion
Ethan Tapper, a forester and author, will explore his book and discuss human interaction with forest ecosystems in a lecture followed by a Q&A session.
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Bluebird Box Workshop
Participants will learn how to attract bluebirds and build a nesting box to take home, enhancing their backyard's wildlife environment.
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