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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Way-Har Farm Market in Jefferson Township is joining this summer’s 8th annual Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail by offering about 90 rotating flavors, including nondairy options, as it prepares to celebrate 55 years in September. Ice cream lovers can earn rewards by creating a digital passport and visiting the 51 stops on the trail (with rewards for reaching 600 and 1,000 points). Reading Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A serious crash between a tractor-trailer and a car on Route 61 and Zweizing Road in Perry Township occurred just before 6 p.m. Wednesday and left three juveniles in critical condition and a commercial building heavily damaged — the tractor-trailer's driver was unharmed and Route 61 reopened by 10:30 p.m. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Albright College will auction most of its art collection in July at an event in Downingtown and online to help ease its budget gap as the school struggles to maintain the works — the collection's contents and local significance remain unclear. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials with the USDA announced that Montgomery County and six contiguous counties are eligible for emergency loans to help farmers recover from severe drought conditions. The loans will help cover essential repairs and refinancing needs—applications will be accepted until February 2nd. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Deatwon Young from Star City Boxing will fight his second professional match this Friday at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. He won his first bout in April with a first-round knockout against Obed Sepulveda and trains hard with his coaches—perfecting his skills for another win. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Ross Tucker— a native of Wyomissing—retired from the NFL in 2007 and built a top sports media career. He was honored on June 19 before the Reading Fightin Phils game when he and Steelers rookie Max Hurleman threw out the first pitch at Wyomissing Night festivities. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Today, Craig Stein announced that the Reading Fightin Phils are being sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings—who will keep the team as the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and retain its front office led by General Manager Scott Hunsicker. The sale is expected to be completed soon, subject to MLB approval. WFMZ-TV
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Fireflies: Nature’s Fireworks
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Angora Fruit Farm, Berks County Parks & Recreation — $ — Explore the magic of fireflies and learn about Pennsylvania's state insect in a picturesque setting.
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Berks Celtic Fest 2025
11 AM – 5 PM — Reading Liederkranz — Free for RLK members — Celebrate Celtic culture with food, music, and festivities.
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Ryan Adams Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch Ryan Adams live and enjoy an evening of incredible music.
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Intro to D&D with the Park Rangers
6-8 p.m. — Berks County Heritage Center — Free entry — Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons through guided one-shot adventures.
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Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen - JUNTOS
8-10 p.m. — Santander Arena — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience a vibrant performance by Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen in Reading, PA.
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