Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Residents celebrated America’s 250th birthday on July 4 at the Berks County Fairgrounds in Bern Township with music, family activities and food vendors — a fireworks display was cancelled due to storms while local businesses covered costs with no taxpayer money.
Today, Reading's FIFA Fan Zone unites soccer fans at Santander Arena and downtown with free tickets, local vendors such as Casa W Distillery, and a festive atmosphere created after months of planning.
Families enjoy a safe, cooling event that highlights Berks County offerings.
🎭 Culture
Berks Bards named Aries Franklin Ortiz as Berks County Poet Laureate with a September ceremony pending; she will use poetry to boost voices.
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education will launch its Summer Theater Tour plus host Digging Up the Past at nine libraries, inviting families to learn history.
📰 Real Estate
Public records show Berks County real estate transactions for July 5 with documented sales and transfers in Reading and nearby townships.
Some deals list cash prices while others do not include a transfer price (all records are managed by the county recorder of deeds and updated with a delay).
🎉 Reading Events
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Upcycled! Rugmaking Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Berks County Heritage Center — $10 per person — Create a unique hand-made rug using traditional techniques and modern materials from scrap fabric.
Pretzel History and Tales
7-8 p.m. — Berks County Heritage Center — Free entry — Discover how the pretzel lived through Prohibition and other fascinating stories.
Altoona Curve at Reading Fightin Phils
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Reading Fightin Phils — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the excitement of minor league baseball and the spectacular Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS show!
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Zone Watch Party
2-6 p.m. — Santander Arena — Free entry — Experience the World Cup excitement with live broadcasts and a festive atmosphere for fans of all ages.
Super Chevy Showdown
All day — Maple Grove Raceway — Check website for entry fees — A weekend filled with thrilling races, classic car shows, and all things Chevy.
The Hindley Street Country Club Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of re-imagined covers performed by a talented group of Adelaide musicians.
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