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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Peppermint Stick in Boyertown is holding its 10th annual Candy for Our Troops event that started on May 21 and will run through May 25—honoring three local active military members with candy-filled care packages and handwritten support cards from the community. The care packages will be sent to Navy member Laura Adams, Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel Gilbert, and Sgt. Anthony Romano. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Berks County will host a series of fairs and festivals from May through October. The events include Adamstown Community Days from May 29 to 31 at Adamstown Community Park, the Jollyview Jam Festival on June 7 at Prout’s Jollyview Farm, and West Reading Art on the Avenue on June 21 along Penn Avenue, with other gatherings like Gov. Mifflin League Community Days, the Berks Celtic Festival, Berks Pride Fest, and the Kutztown Fair scheduled later. Reading Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Berks County detectives say a 30 year old inmate, Tyler Osborne from Boyertown, used a tablet borrowed from another inmate to make video calls with an 11 year old girl in which he asked her to expose herself and perform sexual acts and now faces charges of child sex abuse, possession of child pornography and corruption of minors + bail is set at $175,000 while he remains in custody at Berks County Jail. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Stitzel defeated incumbent John Fielding in the GOP primary for Berks County coroner on May 21st. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Eric Taylor and Kathryn Lehman will compete for the open seat on the Berks County Court bench in the upcoming general election—after winning the primary on May 21. They will face local voters for the judicial seat in the final contest. Reading Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michael Reed wrote a letter raising concerns that demolishing over-100-year-old buildings on Penn Street could expose residents to hazardous asbestos and lead. He urged the city to enforce strict safety regulations and proper abatement protocols (to protect public health). Reading Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ West Reading Farmers Market meets every Sunday on Penn Avenue and South Sixth Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—offering fresh produce that blends late spring greens with early-summer fruits to help shoppers plan meals in tune with nature. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Ride the Helldiver Experience
9 AM – 5 PM — Mid Atlantic Air Museum — Admission fee required — Take an unforgettable ride in one of the only flying SB2C Helldivers in the world during WWII Weekend.
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Victor Manuelle Concert
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Victor Manuelle live in Reading, PA.
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Run For The Ages Trail Race
8:30 a.m. — Nolde Forest, Reading, PA — $30-$35 entry fee — Experience a scenic 10K trail through beautiful Nolde Forest with age-graded starts for a fair competition.
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Travel Photography Near and Far
7-9 PM — Berks Photographic Society — $10 donation for non-members — Discover the art of travel photography through engaging stories and stunning visuals.
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Sommerfest Saturday June 21 Gates open at 3 Music 4-7
The Ultimate German celebration of Summer in Berks County's best kept secret. Live music by the Alpenlanders, with food and beverage available. $10 for non members $5 for members
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