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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Berks County sheriff's office is seeking two fugitives—Jeremy Jefferson, 39, wanted for robbery after a March 8 incident in Reading where he took a phone and TV and injured a victim’s finger, and Juan Morales, 31, wanted for theft of services after leaving a motel without paying—with anyone with information urged to call 610-478-6390. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 4, college students from Berks County and nearby communities earned awards for research and student activities—John Zappacosta of Exeter Township received the Kutztown University Undergraduate Research Series badge while Reading’s Zayon Cordova Febres and Favian J. Frutos-Corona were honored by Muhlenberg College and Pennsylvania College of Technology. Other students were inducted into honor societies and presented their work at the annual Inquiry Symposium at Lebanon Valley College. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Reading Science Center held its second annual Celebrate Science Day for kids on Sunday with a 'May the Force Be With You' Star Wars theme—letting children explore live STEM demonstrations, snacks, and science games—while more than 20 community partners joined the event. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The deadline for storm-related SNAP food replacement applications remains Friday + Shapiro's administration is seeking an extension to allow more review time. WFMZ-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Berks County real estate transactions on May 4 show property deals that ranged from no money exchanged to multi-million dollar sales—with several deals recorded on public record at the county recorder's office. The filings list transactions in many townships, including Reading, and offer a snapshot of local market activity. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Reading ranked No. 10 on the spring housing market list from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com — the report evaluated 200 core areas using housing demand, listing trends, and economic quality data. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Berks Catholic junior guard Kingston McKoy was named to the first team in Class 4A of the Pennsylvania Sports Writers all-state team on May 4—he led his team to a District 3 title and a spot in the PIAA championship game. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On Saturday, Twin Valley won 11-10 in boys lacrosse when AJ Crisi scored the winning goal two minutes into overtime against West Chester Rustin. In baseball and softball, Hamburg beat Tulpehocken 6-2, Oley Valley won 4-2 over Brandywine Heights, Twin Valley shut out Conrad Weiser 6-0, Blue Mountain edged Kutztown 2-1, Twin Valley topped Lancaster Catholic 9-2 and Kutztown bested Archbishop Carroll 8-6 — a busy day in local high school sports. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Daniel Boone’s Chase Gerloff and Wyomissing’s Parth Khachane won their singles titles at the District 3 Boys Tennis Tournament at Hershey Racquet Club on Saturday — both entered as top seeds and will next compete at the PIAA championships on May 23–24 at the same venue. 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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