Reading
Morning News
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Help a Girl Out initiative marks its fifth anniversary by collecting a record 138,367 menstrual products to address period poverty in the region. A Pick Day event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at Helping Harvest in Sinking Spring where the display will be shared before shipments begin. Berks Weekly
- ➤ YMCA of Reading & Berks County announced Monday (Mar. 16) that Ken Borkey, Jr. has been appointed president and CEO. The longtime leader will continue to serve the community in his new role. WFMZ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tom Sturgis, longtime CEO of Tom Sturgis Pretzels in Berks, died at 92. The store said he carried his family’s pretzel legacy forward for decades and left a lasting mark on the local business community. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Reading Choral Society and Ringgold Band will perform a concert this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the Scottish Rite Cathedral in West Reading to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and RCS's 150th anniversary (tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for students). Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Dave Sunday met with students from several Berks County school districts at the teenTALK event this week to discuss social media's effect on mental health. The office is gathering their views to shape safer online spaces. Berks Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Weather pushed some PIAA basketball semifinal games to Tuesday while other matchups were played Monday. Boys and girls faced off at local high schools — including Norristown H.S. and Reading H.S. — in games across multiple classes. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Rick Ferry resigned as Albright’s men’s basketball coach after 25 seasons on Monday & will remain as athletic director while naming assistant coach Matt Chalupa as his successor. He led the Lions to a 16-10 record this season & reached several milestones in his coaching career. Reading Eagle
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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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MTB Try-it Day!
6-7:30 p.m. — The Nature Place at Angelica Park — Free event — Perfect for students to discover mountain biking, regardless of experience level.
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Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals
7-8 p.m. — Santander Arena — Stream available — Watch an exciting hockey clash as the Nailers take on the Royals live.
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Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals
7-10 p.m. — Santander Arena — Watch the game live on FloHockey with replays available for subscribers.
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