Reading
Morning News
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Exeter senior Gavin Wanner built a new accessible fishing pier at Blue Marsh Lake in Bern Township as an Eagle Scout project; a ribbon cutting was held Friday and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored his 700 hours of work (and over $35,000 raised). WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Applications for the 2026 Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program are open until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 to fund conservation, recreation, and community projects in the Schuylkill Highlands area — municipal and nonprofit groups must secure a 25% match and contact the Program Manager before applying, with decisions on June 30. Berks Weekly
- ➤ A state grant of $700,000 will help redevelop two long-vacant Penn Street buildings into commercial space and workforce housing. The $6.5M project led by Aston Investment Group will add 25,000 sqft of business space and housing units to revitalize downtown — officials say. Reading Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pladis celebrated 50 years of operations at its Exeter Township facility by hosting a ceremony (honoring local relationships that supported Godiva's success). Reading Mayor Eddie Moran praised the facility's workers for their valued contribution. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Fest is on today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Penn Avenue. Local fans will enjoy craft pretzel+beer offerings rain or shine. WFMZ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Berks faculty partnered with Wyomissing High School for the Presidential AI Challenge (a three-year NSF-funded project) to boost critical thinking through AI innovations. The teacher and student teams presented their work at recent IEEE and ASEE conferences and plan a local K-12 challenge. Berks Weekly
- ➤ Hundreds of Berks high school students will earn up to 12 college credits through dual-credit programs supported by 21 million dollars in state funding. Kutztown University and Reading Area Community College received millions to expand pathways for students, with 97 participants starting classes in the 2026 to 2027 school year. Berks Weekly
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity and Olivet Boys and Girls Club broke ground on a new home at 225 W. Buttonwood St. on Thursday, Apr. 23 for an Olivet employee as part of an employer-supported homeownership initiative addressing rising housing costs in Reading. Federal funds back Habitat’s projects. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Justice Hardy, a standout running back/defensive back from Wilson after three seasons at Wyomissing, committed to Louisville for football on Friday, April 24. The junior earned Section 4 Defensive Back of the Year honors after rushing for 979 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns last season. Reading Eagle
- ➤ At FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading tonight, local hero Nick Singleton is honored with an NFL Draft watch party and a bobblehead giveaway for the first 2,000 kids (the Shillington native and Penn State standout played on the field during high school games, strengthening local ties). WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Indoor arena football returns to Reading as the Pennsylvania Benjamins will host the Utah Great 8’s at Santander Arena on Sunday — the team has been practicing hard and engaging with students at Glenside Elementary to share the sport’s community spirit. WFMZ-TV
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Ephrata Rhythm & Brews
12-5 p.m. — Thomas P. Grater Community Park — Cost varies — Celebrate local craft beverages and music while enjoying a variety of food trucks in a spring park setting.
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Peso Pluma Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique musical style of Peso Pluma, a trailblazing artist with millions of monthly listeners.
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Sepultura Concert
6:30–8:00 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — Tickets start at $78 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Sepultura in Reading, PA.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in a spectacular live show.
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