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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reading City Park will host the annual Berks County Earth Day festival on April 26, and the event will offer family activities, entertainment — and various exhibitions that highlight the community's celebration of nature. The festival is part of a long-standing tradition aimed at engaging local residents in fun, educational activities. Reading Eagle
- ➤ United Way of Berks County celebrated its 100th anniversary with commemorative events—community-driven volunteer projects that honored its long service. The celebration brought together local residents to mark this important milestone. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Reading Mayor Eddie Moran and the family dedicated a bench outside 11th and Pike Playground on April 17 to honor Kai’Mani Adams—a 6-year-old who died from cancer last year. The memorial bench stands as a tribute to the child who loved playing in the park. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Berks Ballet Theatre will perform a double feature on May 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts—showing a reimagined rendition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons followed by Cinderella’s Ball that retells the classic fairytale for Mother’s Day weekend. A special tea party for children and families will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Berks Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fulton Bank, N.A. announced on April 18 that it is offering two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors who plan to enroll this fall in a STEM program — applicants residing in eligible states must submit required documents by May 9 as winners will be notified around May 30. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reading voters will choose candidates for council president and council seats in Districts 1, 4 and 5 in the May 20 primary election. Winners will serve four-year terms and later face off in the November general election — a chance for residents to shape local leadership. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Boone’s softball team walked away with a tight 22—20 win in a game highlighted by the Berks softball roundup. Reading Eagle
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Spring 2025 Job Fair
1-5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Free parking — Connect with employers hiring for various positions in Berks County.
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Reading Symphony Orchestra - Let's Dance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Cost not listed — Experience a captivating blend of symphonic music and ballet featuring the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company.
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Open House at 2622 Perkiomen Avenue
8-10 p.m. — 2622 Perkiomen Ave — $309,000 — Explore this spacious home featuring four bedrooms and a large backyard in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Vince Gill Concert
7-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the musical talents of Vince Gill live in Reading, PA.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025
4-8 p.m. — Shiloh Hills Park — Entry fees vary — A fun and engaging running series encouraging kids to embrace an active lifestyle.
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Schuylkill Navigation Bicentennial
10 AM – 4 PM — Berks County Heritage Center — Free displays, fee for lectures — Explore canal history through engaging lectures and historic artifacts at the heritage center.
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