Reading
Morning News
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members and local riders gathered at Classic Harley-Davidson to kick off the 19th Annual Eastern PA Toy Run for Toys for Tots by riding with a police escort to FirstEnergy Stadium, and organizers said they are collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 0-5 and 8-14 throughout the holiday season. WFMZ-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wick Bar & Co celebrated their grand opening on Sunday — offering a candle-making experience in West Reading where visitors chose from over 50 scents to create their own candle and owner Tracy Pauley expressed excitement about joining the community after her Lancaster location closed due to COVID. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reading Theater Project announced its first play—Proud—for the 2025-26 season; it will open Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the WCR Center for the Arts on N. Fifth St. in Reading. The play tells a tale of peacocks on a secret mission and uses a pay-what-you-will ticket system—designed to make the show accessible to all. Reading Eagle
- ➤ People flocked to a synagogue in Wyomissing on Sunday for the 25th Annual Jewish Food Festival — the event featured tasty dishes and lively music — drawing a large crowd from around the area. WFMZ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Robert Becker, a Franklin Street resident who died Sunday in Reading Hospital, is prompting the Berks County Coroners Office to seek his next of kin—anyone with information is urged to call 610-478-3280. Reading Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Holiday events are coming soon in the region as Reading prepares for its annual parade on Nov 22 and local venues like the Public Museum and GoggleWorks offer festive family activities; nearby towns also plan tree lightings, craft workshops, and markets—giving residents many ways to celebrate the season. With shops already displaying holiday items and restaurants planning special menus and parties, the season looks busy and full of community spirit. Reading Eagle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Berks County real estate transactions for Nov. 2 were recorded by the county recorder office, with some deeds showing no transfer price because no money was exchanged; the list covers deals across townships and in Reading (recorded transactions range from under $100,000 to multi-million-dollar transfers). Reading Eagle
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Michael Jackson Tribute by Who's Bad
7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a power-packed tribute to the King of Pop with the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band.
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Reading Royals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Santander Arena — Group Tickets from $10 — Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup with affordable group outings available.
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Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Event rate parking available — Enjoy an evening of hit country music with top artists Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.
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Reading Symphony Orchestra - Mozart and More
7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Enjoy a night of classical elegance featuring Mozart’s beloved compositions alongside Elgar and Brahms.
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Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 — Catch an exciting hockey showdown with affordable group options.
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Twilight in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the beloved score of Twilight brought to life in concert.
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Alabama Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $46 — Catch Alabama live in Reading, PA for an unforgettable night of music.
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Hockey Showdown: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Enjoy an exciting night of East Coast Hockey League action as the Royals face off against the Nailers.
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Reading Blues Fest Day Pass
1-5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Check website for ticket details — Experience the soulful sounds of blues legends Kevin Burt and The Three Kings.
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10th Annual Boyertown Turkey Trot
9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Boyertown Community Park — Cost not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun 5k run in Boyertown's scenic community park.
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