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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This Sunday, the Reading Pride Festival will happen with 125 vendors, music, food and family-friendly activities — organizers faced funding challenges that forced them to combine events and reduce staff. The event will still offer a safe space for those feeling marginalized — allowing everyone to express themselves freely. WFMZ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Muhlenberg Township investigated a large fight on Thursday, July 17th on Kutztown Road where a group used bladed and baton-type weapons and one man got multiple stab wounds to his torso and a cut on his head—he was taken to a local hospital and police ask community members to help identify everyone involved. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ On Thursday night, Muhlenberg Township police responded to a large fight on Kutztown Road — where a group clashed on the sidewalk and in the street and one man suffered multiple stab wounds — and arrested one person as they gathered witness statements. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ William A. Whetstone, 70, was found dead in his Reading home on South Third Street last Thursday evening — the Berks County Coroner's Office is looking for his next of kin. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Foundation for the Reading Public Museum has acquired over 250 artworks from Albright College to keep important art available in Reading. Museum officials plan to feature some pieces in an exhibit and a traveling show in the coming year. Berks Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Albright College named nine new trustees—each set to serve a three-year term from 2025 to 2028—as part of its institutional turnaround. The board announced the decision as the college works to boost enrollment and cut costs amid budget challenges. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ More than 30 students learned to upcycle donated textiles into new outfits and explored environmental impacts at Alvernia University’s sustainable fashion camp — sessions held at Reading CollegeTowne included field trips to a local recovery center to try safe dye techniques. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Alvernia University earned national honors from Colleges of Distinction and Money magazine for its transformative undergraduate experience that focuses on nursing, education and business. The school also received awards like Money magazine’s Best Colleges list and other local recognitions — a trend that shows its strong outcomes and commitment to student success. Alvernia University
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Summer Concert Series with Vinyl Rush
6-8:30 p.m. — Jim Dietrich Park — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of live music along the river with local food and drinks.
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