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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Berks County’s Birdhouse Challenge raised more than $50,000 from its live auction held Tuesday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading; the event sold over 250 tickets and featured 25 handcrafted birdhouses—including an $4,000 Swiss chalet-style piece by Joshua Griffith—and recognized local leaders like Kevin DeAcosta, Melanie Casciano and the Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS to support affordable housing for working families. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Alyssa Hoffman, a crossing guard at Spring Ridge Elementary in Spring Township, danced to celebrate International Dance Day and even helped a unicorn cross the street, delighting community members. On Tuesday, fellow dancers joined her and presented a plaque that read dancer to honor her uplifting spirit during school drop-offs and pick-ups. WFMZ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the state Department of Education announced that four Berks County schools and one college will receive $675,000 in grants to expand STEM and computer science skills in career and technical education — the funds will support new programs that help students prepare for high-demand jobs. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Antietam School District finalized plans for the new Stony Creek Elementary School in Lower Alsace Twp after floods in July 2023. The district will soon start searching for a construction company to begin the project—expected to start late August to early September—with a budget of about $30 million and design changes to reduce flood damage. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council awarded a $48,793 contract to Empire Services to partially demolish the rear of 433 Penn St while demolition work at 431 Penn St was extended to include a section of the adjacent property; most of the work finished late Tuesday near Penn Square. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Wyomissing won the Berks boys team tennis championship when Parth Khachane and Truman Peters won their singles matches and Noah Gibney and Kyren McCabe clinched a doubles point to edge Conrad Weiser 3—2 at Wyomissing. Reading Eagle
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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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Fightin Phils vs. Erie Sea Wolves
2:45 PM — FirstEnergy Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of Double-A baseball as the Fightin Phils take on their rivals in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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