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Morning News
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading honored dozens of young volunteers in a recent ceremony for their community service, with 966 participants logging nearly 10,500 hours over the last year. The program by VOiCEup Berks also presented special awards—including the Project of the Year Award—to recognize outstanding efforts in projects like transforming unused spaces into community gardens. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On Saturday morning, the Council of Chemical Abuse hosted a recovery walk in Berks County to honor National Recovery Month + the event highlighted new treatment practices that reduce recovery stigma. The participants walked from the Recovery Coaching Center to the Berks RISE Recovery Center + showing that recovery is possible. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Hannah's Hope Ministries raised funds at the Building Hope Gala in Berks to support mothers and children in need—organizers say the money will boost housing, finances and emotional support as 80 percent of residents move on to independent living each year. The event marked a strong community effort to help women improve their lives. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fall Festival of the Arts will show the play 'Our Class' at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Reading on Sept 28 at 3 p.m.—it will be a staged reading directed by John Gancar with 10 local veteran actors. The play tells the story of 10 students caught up in a 1941 massacre in Jedwabne and shows how their lives were changed by the war. Reading Eagle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Berks County published public records of real estate transactions on Sept. 21 that show various sales, with some deeds listing a sale price and others noting a $1 transfer when no money was exchanged — all details come from a recorder-created file. The transactions span multiple townships and are part of the public record process overseen by the county recorder of deeds. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Friday night games, Muhlenberg stayed unbeaten with a 35-17 win over Gov Mifflin as Michael Miller scored three different touchdowns from separate plays. Wilson beat Cedar Crest 62-20, Exeter defeated Lebanon 64-6, and Penn Manor won 41-8, with Wilson coach Doug Dahms earning his 200th win. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Hamburg edged out Kutztown 21—20 in a thrilling Section 5 game Friday night as the team overcame an early deficit; freshman quarterback Isaac McFadden threw the game-winning touchdown in the final minutes. The win showed Hamburg's resilience in a closely contested contest. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Wyomissing Spartans defeated Elco 42 to 7 on Saturday at Bob Wolfrum Field in a Lancaster—Lebanon Section 4 game to improve their record to 5 to 0. Key scores from Justice Hardy and Chase Eisenhower helped the team stay undefeated at midseason. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Athletes of all abilities competed in the second annual IM ABLE Games at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum last Saturday—choosing from a sprint duathlon, a fitness challenge, a hot wing hustle, or a two-mile run, walk or roll. WFMZ-TV
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9
7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, a powerful celebration of unity and the human spirit.
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Treaty Oak Revival Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Event rate parking available — Experience the energetic blend of Red Dirt country and punk rock with Treaty Oak Revival.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets required — Experience the epic journey of Avatar: The Last Airbender through a live orchestra performance of its beloved score.
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Times Past, Time's Passed: An Exhibition of Paintings by Robert Seabourne
You are invited to the reception for an art show of paintings by Robert Seabourne that pay tribute to the beauty & history of the Oley Valley. The show runs from October 1-25, at The Crossroads Guitar & Art in Gilbertsville.
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The Music Of Hans Zimmer and Others
8-9:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the epic scores of Hans Zimmer and more in a captivating live performance.
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Aaron Lewis Concert
3:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with the Grammy nominated former Staind frontman as he promotes his new solo album.
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Aeros and Autos Car Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Reading Regional Airport — Kids 8 and Under Free — Experience a unique showcase of classic cars and aircraft at this community-oriented event.
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X Revolucion Salsera Live
9 p.m. — El Primo Bar & Grill — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away with X Revolucion Salsera and enjoy drink specials.
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Yellow Brick Joel: Face To Face Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Event rate parking available — Celebrate the legendary hits of Billy Joel and Elton John performed live.
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Reading Hospital Road Run
12:00 – 3:30 PM — 420 S 6th Ave, West Reading, PA — Check registration for fees — Participate in the 1/2 marathon, 5K, or fun run to support the community.
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