Reading
Morning News
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, six mini-highland cows will be featured at a Berks County festival — where local residents can try activities like roping, cow brushing and a cow cannon test — as organizers report strong social media interest and plan to offer presale tickets. The event runs on Saturday from 10 to 4. WFMZ-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ This morning, two school buses collided in the westbound lanes of Route 12 near the Route 422 interchange in Reading, sending 11 minors to the hospital with injuries that are not life threatening—officials are investigating the accident. WFMZ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission showed that utilities in Pennsylvania had their most outages in 30 years in 2024, with PPL recording 17 outages from storms and tree damage. The companies will upgrade their systems—PPL to invest nearly $7 billion through 2028—to improve power reliability. Reading Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, students began school with excitement while crossing guard José Peña Ferreira and others helped keep safety during drop-off and pick-up when the speed limit is 15 mph — drivers are reminded to slow down to protect students. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Today, as students begin the school year in Reading, drivers must slow down in school zones where the speed limit drops to 15 mph during drop-off and pick-up hours—crossing guard José Peña Ferreira, who has served for 12 years, reminds motorists to be extra careful. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reading officials delayed convening the citizen-led Charter Review Commission — a group tasked with proposing changes to city government — due to miscommunication over appointments that has left residents waiting to vote on potential changes; the commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in City Council chambers. Berks Weekly
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ In Wyomissing, event planner Greg Pasko at Leo’s Design Gallery said Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding is expected to reshape wedding trends—local couples may soon see fresh ideas in florals and décor for their own celebrations. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Tulpehocken defeated Reading High 4-0 as Van Koch scored two goals — Connor and Jackson Hussman added to the tally — while Gov. Mifflin beat Ephrata 2-1 in overtime after Luke Shepler scored with 20 seconds left. Wyomissing won 2-0, Conrad Weiser bested Central York 4-1 with Abu Barrie netting a hat trick, and Perkiomen Valley secured a 5-0 win over Daniel Boone. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On August 25, Oley Valley won 226—239 over Exeter in high school golf when Matt Rubendall shot a two-over par 51, while Wilson beat Berks Catholic 301—320 at Manor Golf Club with Luke Fallon and Chase Mitsifer each scoring 75. Schuylkill Valley beat Gov. Mifflin 263—280 when Connor Huggard shot a 59, and Tulpehocken prevailed over Hamburg 171—191 led by Zach Crampton’s 35 for nine holes. 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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