Reading
Morning News
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The community bulletin board shows local events coming up, including the 45th Annual In-Vette-Tational on Saturday, July 19 at Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds with vintage race cars, auto racing displays, and special guests, and free parking and admission. A cleanup at Crystal Lake will take place today from 4 to 8 p.m., and the Color & Art Fest Block Party is planned downtown on Saturday, July 12 with free event parking and various activities. Reading Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ City crews began demolition at 501 N. 8th Street after a partial collapse on July 5 displaced 10 residents and led to evacuations at 503 while utility workers secured the area—officials continue to monitor the site and keep North 8th Street closed to traffic. Berks Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspect in Reading was charged with attempted homicide after a knife attack on a victim—investigators said the two did not know each other. WFMZ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student-athletes at Albright College will get new, shaded dugouts on the baseball — and softball fields when Bachman’s Roofing donates and completes the installation on Friday, July 11. The improvements will boost comfort and safety ahead of the fall sports season. Berks Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a free roundtable at Berks Nature’s Nature Place at Angelica Creek Park, Reading Public Works Department and nonprofit Green Building Alliance explained how green building methods can cut energy use and costs while modernizing old buildings — they plan more sessions on sustainable upgrades soon. Reading Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reading City Council is considering a proposal to reserve residential handicapped parking spaces exclusively for approved local residents—this aims to address complaints that current spaces are used by anyone with a placard. Councilmember Jaime Baez supports drafting new rules while city officials review ADA and HUD guidelines for compliance. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ The Reading Police Academy celebrated the graduation of its first class of 2025 at Redner’s Event Center at First Energy Stadium—six new officers received diplomas along with cadets from other local law enforcement agencies, and city officials praised their hard work. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Michael Blaustein Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an entertaining evening with comedian Michael Blaustein, famous from MTV and Comedy Central.
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Back In Black and Electric Love Tribute Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — $15 ADV | $20 DOS — Rock out to AC/DC and The Cult tribute bands in an electrifying night of classic rock.
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~ Will Rogers
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