Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
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🎭 Culture
Anu Morgan’s design (Living Pride) wins a local library card art contest marking Berks Pride Fest’s 20th anniversary and is featured on a limited-edition card at Reading Public Library while supplies last; the contest received 303 community votes in July.
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is restoring historic markers in Berks County ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, so residents may notice empty posts with tags.
Markers are transported off-site for repairs (welding, structural fixes, and a new coat of paint) and will be reinstalled when maintenance is complete.
The Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced Busker Incognito’s Blues & Boogie Weekend to replace the discontinued Reading Blues Fest.
The festival will run Nov. 19 to 22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading and builds on the monthly Blues & Boogie Jam Nights.
🎓 Education
Dr. Joleen Greenwood and Dr. Catherine McGeehan received the 2026 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards from Kutztown University on Friday, Aug.
21 in recognition of their scholarship and research. Greenwood, an expert in family sociology, and McGeehan, director of the Doctorate in Transformational Teaching and Learning, have advanced research.
🏥 Health
National Eye Health Week runs from Sept.
21-27 and SightMD Pennsylvania in Spring Township invites residents to schedule comprehensive eye exams and learn preventive tips for maintaining clear vision. Those interested can call the office for more details.
🏈 Sports
The Wilson Bulldogs defeated the Blue Streaks 17-0 at John Gurski Stadium on Friday, Sept.
18. The team overcame 12 penalties and tough offensive play to clinch the win and will host Reading next.
Friday night high school football games saw Exeter win 7-0 after Donovan Alvarez scored on a one-yard run with 6:13 left, while Twin Valley recorded a shutout and teams including Conestoga Valley, Schuylkill Valley, Pequea Valley, Elco and Solanco posted notable scores.
Young athletes competed in the I’m Able Games on Saturday in Reading, racing over 4.5 miles and 9 miles while a new wheelchair division and an optional Kaaginator course challenged their abilities.
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