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Morning News
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition work on part of a building on Penn Street in Reading will close the westbound lane and sidewalk between 4th and 5th streets, with disruptions expected until mid-March. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Reading Hospital successfully collected 28,000 food items in a food drive to support local children in need via Helping Harvest food bank. Reading Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Reading man was convicted for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and fatally shooting her new boyfriend on Valentine's Day 2023. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Joksue and Vyankia Chaparro were arrested and charged with several offenses including involuntary manslaughter after their four-year-old child died of a methadone overdose in Reading, PA. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Berks County's Frecon Farms and Mt. Penn Fire Company maintain the tradition of making fastnachts, a Pennsylvania Dutch treat, with steady demand and no price increase despite rising egg costs. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Junk Journaling Workshop Series: Part 3
This workshop focuses on creating junk journals using various recycled materials, providing limited supplies and the option to purchase materials on-site.
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Penntera Live at Nightclub Reverb
Penntera will perform at Nightclub Reverb in Reading, PA, featuring tribute acts Priest Unleashed and The Moshfits for a night of rock music.
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Rock ‘Til You Drop
6 PM-12 AM | Adler Brewing Company | $10 at the Door | A night of local Rock and Metal featuring various talented bands.
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Virtual Tour of Fairlane Gardens
9 AM - 7 PM | Fairlane Gardens at Reading | Free entry | Explore the best of senior living amenities and services through a virtual tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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