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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A community bulletin board lists local events including a vigil at City Hall today at 6 p.m. and a senior fraud prevention event at Crossroads Family Restaurant today from 10 a.m. to noon. Upcoming events include Healthy Kids Day & Color Fun Run at the Berks County Heritage Center on Saturday April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — along with an Egg Hunt for Pups, a free Pops Big Band concert on April 19, and an Iron Pour Festival on April 26 featuring live molten iron demonstrations. Reading Eagle
- ➤ United Way of Berks County marked its 100th anniversary by planting a tree at Gring’s Mill in Spring Township to honor longtime volunteer Irv Evans—who spent over 20 years promoting the organization. The tree will soon have handwritten messages attached and a time capsule will be buried beneath it in December as part of the centennial celebrations. WFMZ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old Reading man was charged with terrorizing two joggers with a handgun—police said they found a ski mask and handgun in his vehicle—after an incident in northeast Reading on April 14th at 12:15 p.m. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Reading School District swim instruction program has grown and now offers group lessons for children and adults and private lessons by appointment — instructors and lifeguards are being sought to support the expansion. Reading Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Game Commission released deer harvest estimates showing the statewide total reached about 476,880 deer — up 11% from last season — with a marked rise in antlerless numbers. Local hunters in WMU 5C and 5D reported 7,700 and 2,300 antlered deer plus 17,000 and 7,700 antlerless deer respectively — a change reflecting ongoing efforts to manage deer populations in areas affected by Chronic Wasting Disease. Reading Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local attorney Catherine Nadirov has been appointed as the new family court administrator in Berks—her selection marks a change in local leadership. Reading Eagle
- ➤ PennDOT has planned roadwork projects across Berks County this week that include paving, bridge repairs, brush cutting, and construction on major highways; drivers should expect delays and follow flagger instructions. A $4.7 million milling and paving project on Route 100—featuring ADA curb ramps and drainage improvements—will restrict lanes at night from April 14 through November, while additional projects will impact I-78, US 422, PA 61, PA 183, and Maidencreek Road. Berks Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Reading Fightin Phils split their series with ninth-inning homers—returning home today to start a six-game series with Binghamton. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Reading Royals are the fourth seed after winning their last regular season game — they will begin their ECHL playoffs against Trois-Rivières on Friday. Reading Eagle
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