Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Reading.
The Schuylkill County Fair runs Monday through Saturday near Summit Station with $5 admission, free entry for children 10 and under, and free parking.
Each day offers unique events, including tractor pulls, contest parades, themed days for seniors and military, and live entertainers.
Berks LaunchBox announced the winners of its summer Lifestyle Pitch Competition, awarding $2,000 in seed funding to local entrepreneurs including Jessica King for ElderCARE Collaborative, Tom and Kim Chilton for Garden Infuzions, and Annette Faust for A Box of Berks and Beyond at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts downtown.
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announced a new partnership with Berks County’s CatapalloVR on Tuesday to offer customized virtual reality training for local companies.
The program features modules for communication, safety, sales, and onboarding + aims to boost workforce performance.
Triple A reported that fuel prices in Berks County are rising today — the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Reading is now $4.28.
MILL at Penn State Berks got a $63,646 grant from DCED to help students work with Brentwood Industries on a digital upgrade.
Five students (from electro-mechanical, IT and computer science) will assist Brentwood in modernizing its manufacturing systems.
Manager Kendra Giangiulio of West Reading Farmers Market explains how to store produce so it stays fresh; she advises keeping tomatoes and stone fruits at room temperature while refrigerating leafy greens (using towels to control moisture) to reduce waste.
Green Building Alliance hosted a tour on Tuesday, July 14 to show plans by Shuman Development Group to redevelop two vacant Penn Street landmarks into roughly 150 housing units and 53,000 sqft of retail space — the $52 million project will move forward after zoning, historic preservation and environmental reviews.
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.
Brit Floyd Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing classic hits in an authentic style.
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