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Morning News
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Helping Harvest Community Kitchen in the GoggleWorks II at 229 Washington St. has served over 100,000 meals since its April opening — a milestone driven by volunteers packaging meals for residents facing food insecurity. The kitchen will celebrate its one-year anniversary in mid-April. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery is showing Malaysian WWII Oral Histories: A Digital/Virtual Art Exhibition that opened Friday, Mar. 27 with a reception from 12-2 p.m. and will run through May 1, offering free interactive VR displays and artifacts that share personal WWII stories. Berks Weekly
- ➤ On April 11, Kempton Community Center hosts a free living history event celebrating America’s 250th birthday with train rides, a rally featuring Ben Franklin, rifle and bird demonstrations, and a hoedown running noon to 8:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Reading Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new AARP report finds that 2.2 million family caregivers in Pennsylvania provide 2.1 billion hours of unpaid care each year, a contribution valued at $40 billion, while the PA Department of Aging has launched PA CareKit to help support these essential workers. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT has delayed lane restrictions on Route 222 due to rain, with closures now set from 8 p.m. March 30 to 6 a.m. March 31. Officials say mobile work will alternate lane closures from Mohler Church Road to Col. Howard Boulevard at the Denver and Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit as part of a $7.66 million pavement project. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Reading Police & Fire departments will face off in the 20th Battle of the Badges today at 1:00 p.m. at Santander Arena; proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund for children of fallen first responders. WFMZ-TV
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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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Lamb Of God Concert
6-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket information available online — Experience an electrifying evening with Lamb Of God as they rock Reading with an unforgettable performance.
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