Reading
Morning News
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Berks County Department of Agriculture will host a farm succession workshop on March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the county ag building (1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township) to help farmers plan the transition of their businesses, with experts offering legal, financial, and planning advice. Reading Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A military helicopter landed safely in a field in Robeson Township yesterday after a warning light activated during an instrument training flight (emergency crews confirmed no injuries). Berks Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seven concerts will take place this week with Lyle Lovett + John Hiatt on Friday at Santander, Subtronics Friday and Saturday at The Met, Amber Mark, Goldie Boutilier and a Lilith tribute Saturday, Cat Power Sunday at Union Transfer, and Orbit Culture Monday at Archer. Reading Eagle
- ➤ A colonial living history event honoring Pennsylvania's 345th birthday is scheduled for Sunday at the Daniel Boone Homestead in Berks. The event will feature blacksmithing, spinning, cooking (for all ages) while launching a season with Children’s Day in May and a 250th-anniversary celebration in June. WFMZ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, early learning centers in Reading celebrated Read Across America Day with United Way’s Ready.Set.READ! initiative; representatives in colorful Seuss costumes read from Dr. Seuss books at Patton Avenue Learning Center and Kings & Queens Learning Center. The program aims to boost third-grade reading skills. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Fleetwood Area High School honored February Students of the Month by naming Chase Devlin and Ryan Schaffer for their participation in clubs, sports and community drives. Devlin, from Blandon, plans to study business and music technology at a local college — Schaffer will study finance at Shippensburg University. Reading Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amid a rise in home fires, the American Red Cross is offering free smoke detector installation through its Sound the Alarm campaign in the area. Homeowners can visit the website to fill out an appointment form and learn key fire safety tips. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Reading High senior Esmeralda Tellez, a four-time regional champion with a perfect record, competes today at the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey at 2 p.m. She faces Taylor Stewart in the first round while six other Berks girls also wrestle. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Three Berks high school lacrosse teams will start the season ranked in the top five after the first poll was released (Wyomissing's girls team will be second in Class 2A while Twin Valley boys rank fourth with Wilson under consideration). Reading Eagle
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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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Worcester Railers at Reading Royals
3-4 p.m. — Santander Arena — Cost varies — Catch an exciting hockey matchup with the Worcester Railers taking on the Reading Royals.
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Gary Gulman Live Comedy Show
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Miller Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $68 — Experience a night of laughter with Gary Gulman’s comedic energy.
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Phil Wickham Concert
7-8 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham live in Reading.
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Gerald Veasley's Unscripted Jam
3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Buy ticket — Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Berks Jazz Fest with a night of unscripted jazz featuring renowned artists.
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Berks Sinfonietta: Gershwin Comes Alive
6-9 p.m. — Miller Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience Gershwin's magic brought to life with the Berks Sinfonietta and Lars Potteiger, plus a performance by the Berks High School All-Star Jazz Band.
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Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals
3-4 p.m. — Santander Arena — Cost info not specified — Watch an exciting hockey game as the Norfolk Admirals take on the Reading Royals.
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Romeo Santos & Prince Royce Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Arena — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening of captivating Latin music from two of the genre's biggest stars.
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