Monday, July 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pet Supplies Plus store in Shillington hosted a cat adoption fair on Sunday—featuring an adorable feline showcase—for visitors to meet adoptable cats. WFMZ-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is looking for fugitives Brian Eli, 30, wanted for fraud after charging a victim too much for a driveway job on June 11, and Angel Ortiz, 34, wanted for assault after he pointed a laser and his gun at people in Reading—if you have information, call 610-478-6390. Reading Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, PennDOT begins road work on Old Route 22 in Upper Tulpehocken Township from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Mt. Laurel Road in Muhlenberg Township from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the agency will also work on Old Airport Road in Amity Township, enforce lane restrictions on Interstate 78 in Greenwich Township from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, and run projects on Route 422 from Tuesday to Wednesday, on Berne Road on Wednesday, and on Irish Creek Road on Thursday and Friday + these projects aim to improve travel in Berks. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Emmaus girls basketball team rallied from an early deficit to beat Dunmore 36-31 on Saturday, earning a spot in Sunday's playoff bracket. Coach Avon Mack said his team is working hard to adjust after losing four seniors and four starters — and he expects them to go far this season. Reading Eagle
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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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Toad the Wet Sprocket Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may fluctuate — Experience the live music of Toad the Wet Sprocket in an intimate setting.
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RiverFest
11 AM – 10 PM — Jim Dietrich Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate local music and culinary delights along the scenic Schuylkill River.
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