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Morning News
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RiverFest 2025 is on day two at Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Twp as thousands enjoy food trucks serving loaded tater tots, live music, drinks, and local vendors. Organizers expect over 25,000 people to attend by the end of today — the final farewell to summer before school resumes. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kutztown University’s KU Presents! series — led by new director Dr. Deborah Justice — will begin in October with a Mariachi performance by Herencia de Mexico and continue with acts like Voctave, Lunasa and Broadway star Jessica Vosk, promising a season of diverse shows. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On Aug. 23rd, the Pennsylvania German Farm Festival brought visitors to the historic Dreibelbis Farm near Virginville to celebrate Pennsylvania German heritage with live demonstrations, farmhouse tours, and Lenape artifact displays + local volunteers preserved a nearly 250-year family legacy. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Today RiverFest continues at Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township with over 20 musical acts, more than 30 food vendors and artisan stands featuring a chainsaw sculptor running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Festival admission and parking are free. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brandywine Heights Area School District is hosting a public celebration for its new multipurpose stadium at 103 Old Topton Road, Mertztown on Friday, September 5 at 4:00 p.m.—the modern facility features a six-lane distance track, eight-lane sprint track, synthetic turf field, LED lighting and ADA seating funded through bonds with no tax increase. The event will include a ribbon cutting, a performance by the marching band, varsity athletic matches, and a community campaign called Buy a Brick — Leave a Legacy. Berks Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Berks County will face lane restrictions, closures and delays next week as PennDOT crews perform pothole patching on PA 183, ramp work on PA 737, drainage improvements on Centennial Road and shoulder widening on I-176 — all projects will run between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29, weather permitting — so motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. Berks Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, a national observance that urges parents to schedule eye exams early to catch vision problems like nearsightedness and lazy eye. SightMD Pennsylvania in Spring Township will offer pediatric exams to help kids see clearly—an important step for school success. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mason Young threw three touchdown passes in his first start as Wilson beat Cheltenham 35-24 on Friday night. He went 17-for-21 for 190 yards with one interception — his scores came on passes of 20, 24 and one yard — and Wilson will play an away game Friday at 7 p.m. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On Friday night, Justice Hardy rushed for 196 yards and scored three touchdowns as Wyomissing beat Southern Columbia 49-27 — his long runs helped build an early lead. Other high school teams, including Twin Valley, Exeter and Fleetwood, posted strong performances in non-league games — each recording big runs and multiple touchdowns. Reading Eagle
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Anuel AA Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices starting from $128 — Experience the vibrant performance of Anuel AA live in Reading, PA.
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Nurse Blake
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $53 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nurse Blake's hilarious performance.
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Zach Williams Revival Nights Tour
6-7:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience hope-filled music from Grammy Winner Zach Williams on his Revival Nights Fall 2025 Tour.
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Dusty Slay Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Nashville's stand-up comedian Dusty Slay.
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Los Tigres Del Norte Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Santander Arena — Tickets start at $81 — Enjoy live performances from the legendary band Los Tigres Del Norte in Reading, PA.
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