Reading
Morning News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six Reading-based nonprofits received a total of $25,000 in FARO grants—announced Tuesday by the Wyomissing Foundation and Barrio Alegría—to fund community-led projects in arts, healing, and business support that aim to foster long-term neighborhood engagement. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Adoption fees for animals 6 months and older will be waived on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Animal Rescue League shelter in Cumru Township (58 Kennel Road) as Hollywood Casino, Morgantown sponsors the event. Reading Eagle
- ➤ This summer, Berks tourism is set to host free watch parties at Santander Arena on July 3, 4, 18, and 19 — with outdoor parades and patriotic celebrations as officials plan a skywalk connecting the arena and DoubleTree by Hilton. Reading Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant owners report that social media posts by influencers are quickly boosting customer traffic. At Cafe Sweet Street and Deep Roots Cafe in West Reading — where influencers highlight daily specials — owners credit community pages for drawing new business and energizing the local dining scene. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seven in Seven previews a week of local concerts starting tomorrow with Soul Blind, Corrosion of Conformity, and Home Front at Reading-area venues — upcoming shows also feature Alter Bridge, Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Sepultura with Biohazard, and Melody’s Echo Chamber. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Four WEEU staffers were honored at the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards Luncheon in Harrisburg; Bob McCool, Rich Scarcella and Sean Tanski received awards for radio coverage of a local sporting event + Bill Saunders was recognized for his public affairs program 'Voices for Veterans: PTSD, Advocacy and Change.' Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jenna Anzelmo of Fleetwood Area School District is one of 12 finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2027 Teacher of the Year award, announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Education + the winner will be revealed at a state awards ceremony in December. Berks Weekly
- ➤ Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 4-8 and celebrates the steady care of teachers in Brandywine Heights Area School District. Superintendent Richard Potteiger noted that daily acts of kindness & support help shape the future of the community. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilson's baseball team won 16 to 3 against Liberty High in a nonleague game that lasted six innings on Tuesday — junior Ryan Marmolejos collected four hits. The team will compete in the BCIAA baseball tournament starting Thursday. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Wilson, the BCIAA Division 1 regular season winner, is the top seed for the county softball tournament starting Saturday at Muhlenberg High School where they face Tulpehocken at 10 a.m.—other quarterfinal matchups are Twin Valley vs Hamburg and Fleetwood vs Schuylkill Valley with Kutztown playing Exeter. Reading Eagle
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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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SatchVai Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Not specified — Experience the virtuoso guitar performance of Joe Satriani, one of the world's most commercially successful solo artists.
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Cody Tyler Live
7-10 p.m. — Bertie's Inn — Enjoy a night of music with Cody Tyler's band, offering a fusion of country and southern rock sounds.
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Arizona Juggernauts vs Pennsylvania Benjamins
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy thrilling indoor arena football with live music and great food.
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Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mid Atlantic Air Museum — Admission varies — Experience the thrill of history come to life with authentic reenactments of World War II battles.
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