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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reading Public Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday with a time capsule dedication that held an iPhone and local magazines — and the event continued with the planting of a moon tree that spent four weeks in space aboard Artemis I. The celebration honored the museum's start in 1925 and its role in offering art, science, and conservation experiences to more than 6,000 local students. WFMZ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Muhlenberg will choose four school board members from five candidates cross-filed for both parties in a May 20 primary election. Each race pits one incumbent against four challengers + all elected members will serve four-year terms. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Berks Catholic is hosting a National Signing Day event for 18 student-athletes today at the school. Carmine Lenzi (wrestling) will sign with Division I West Virginia University while other athletes commit to various colleges. Reading Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters must register by May 5 to vote in the primary election on May 20, where party nominees will be chosen for state appellate courts, local judicial positions, school boards and other offices. They can register online, by mail or in person and request a mail ballot until May 16 — ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on election day. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top-seeded Wyomissing defeated Bermudian Springs 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the District 3 Class 2A boys team tennis tournament on Thursday at Wyomissing + players Parth Khachane, Aaron Andrews and Truman Peters won their singles matches + the team will face the winner of Berks Catholic-Pequea Valley in the semifinals on Tuesday. 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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