Reading
Morning News
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A memorial was dedicated Saturday, May 9 at Friedens Cemetery in Oley to honor Lt. Col. Ralph H. Angstadt (MIA in Vietnam) as family, local veterans, and community leaders gathered to remember his service and legacy. Reading Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Melanie Serrano became chief financial officer at the Berks County Intermediate Unit on May 4 after serving in its business services office; Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. promoted Kody Sitch to vice president, consumer lending officer and Lori Moyer to assistant vice president, mortgage operations manager. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Berks County and nearby communities celebrated graduation and received academic and artistic awards on May 10 at Central Penn, East Stroudsburg, Alvernia, Lebanon Valley, and Scranton events (including leadership awards, honor society inductions, and art exhibits). Reading Eagle
- ➤ Alvernia University celebrated a record 800 graduates on Saturday at Santander Arena in Reading (the ceremony featured speeches by Customers Bank Executive Chairman Jay Sidhu and President Glynis Fitzgerald and included the first PA Studies graduates). WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Long Lane at Route 222 in Maxatawny Township will be closed for more than two months starting May 18 for intersection reconstruction, according to PennDOT. Through traffic must follow a detour via Topton Road and Route 222 with limited access Monday and Tuesday nights until work ends July 31. Reading Eagle
- ➤ PennDOT is upgrading roads in Berks with an extended bridge replacement that closes Route 724 and 568 to Annon Street in Robeson Township until October, while repairs on Route 12 in Reading and pothole patching on multiple roads in Albany and Bern Townships occur from Monday to Friday. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conrad Weiser’s doubles team of Owen Hunt and John Tharp won the Class 2A title on Saturday in Hershey. They earned a spot at the PIAA Championships on May 23-24 at the Hershey Racquet Club and aim to advance further in state play. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Eastern Spring Sectional brought 850 athletes, 350 coaches, and over 500 volunteers to Kutztown University on Saturday, May 9 for basketball, track, tennis, and swimming events. The athletes will advance to the Summer Games at Penn State University on June 6, 7 and 8. 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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6th Annual Paw Fest Block Party
12-5 p.m. — Reading Liederkranz — Food and activities available — Enjoy a day of fun supporting adoptable dogs with games, vendors, and raffles.
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2026 Charity Golf Invitational
7 a.m. — Golden Oaks Golf Club — Lunch included — Hit the links for a good cause benefiting FairView Counseling and The Play Therapy Center.
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Stammtisch German Speaking Group
6-7 p.m. — Reading Liederkranz — Free entry — Practice your German while enjoying a cozy atmosphere full of conversation and culture.
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