Reading
Morning News
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Safe Berks Walk for NO MORE will be held on June 20 with check-in at 8:30 a.m. before Visit West Reading’s Art on the Avenue (donations are encouraged to support lifesaving services for survivors). Reading Eagle
- ➤ Communities held Memorial Day ceremonies yesterday to honor fallen service members. Reading’s Combined Veterans Council of Berks County conducted events at City Park + Charles Evans Cemetery while other towns held parades, wreath-laying events, and community BBQs on Memorial Day. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Mingus Magic Shop owner Wayne Shifflett will celebrate 50 years of legacy with a private event at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 31 (event themed 'Into the Future Together') featuring a documentary screening and a chance to ride the DeLorean Time Machine that inspires local magic fans. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Navy Lt. Erin Crider, a local native known for her dedicated service, is posthumously named grand marshal of the 2026 Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade today (her parents will lay the Gold Star Family Wreath in her honor). Reading Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific announced that its historic Big Boy No. 4014 train is starting the eastern leg of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The restored locomotive (retired in 1961) left Cheyenne Monday and will reach Berks County on July 2. WFMZ-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day weekend saw families gathering at Blue Marsh Lake and West Reading Pool even after early rain, with later sunshine sparking outdoor games and community fun. Many residents now look forward to more warm summer days. WFMZ-TV
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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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Ben Folds Concert
8-11 p.m. — Santander Arena — Cost info unavailable — Experience the genre-bending music of Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds.
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