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Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania State Police in Reading will conduct free car seat checks as part of their 'Click It or Ticket' safety campaign from November 11th to December 1st. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank and Hawk Mountain Council collaborate on the annual Scouting for Food drive to combat food insecurity in Berks and Schuylkill counties, collecting over 47,968 pounds of food in 2023. Berks Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Douglass M. Schaeffer III was sentenced for third-degree murder after pleading guilty but mentally ill to fatally stabbing his roommate in 2022. Reading Eagle
- ➤ State police in Reading alert the public about a scam involving victims depositing cash into bitcoin kiosks which scammers then access. Reading Eagle
- ➤ A 19-year-old from Philadelphia was incarcerated after a high-speed police pursuit reaching 110 mph in a stolen SUV on Route 12 ended in a crash and an attempted foot escape. Reading Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Reading city ended the fiscal year with a surplus despite initially budgeting for a deficit. Reading Eagle
- ➤ EnerSys reports a 2% decrease in net sales and names Shawn O’Connell as the successor to retiring CEO David Shaffer, effective May 2025, alongside positive financial results for fiscal Q2 2025. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Berks County teams advance in District 3 football playoffs with Wilson, Wyomissing, Conrad Weiser, and Twin Valley in action after a bye week, and Exeter, Schuylkill Valley, and Berks Catholic coming off first-round wins. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Wilson goalie Catherine Wolf was named Player of the Year in BCIAA field hockey, highlighting the team's strong performance. Reading Eagle
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Cooking Demonstration with The Food Trust
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Dvořák's Symphony No. 7 by the Reading Symphony Orchestra
Experience a captivating evening of classical music featuring works by Holst, Reinecke, and Dvořák, conducted by Andrew Constantine with Olivia Staton on flute.
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All Elite Wrestling Live at Santander Arena
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People, Place, and Things Exhibition at Penn State Berks
Experience an exhibition featuring artists from Eastern Pennsylvania that explore themes of place-making and regional identity.
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Opening Night of the Reading Blues Fest 2024 Featuring Vanessa Collier
Experience the incredible blues sounds of Grammy-nominated Victor Wainwright and talented Vanessa Collier at the opening night of Reading Blues Fest 2024.
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Sesame Street Live: Say Hello
Experience an interactive live show with beloved Sesame Street characters Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster as they sing, dance, and play with the audience.
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People, Place, and Things Exhibition
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Flippin' Fun 5K Turkey Run
Experience a chip-timed 5K run through the scenic Jim Dietrich Park with prizes for top finishers in various age categories.
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Pierce The Veil Live at Santander Arena
Experience an electrifying performance by Pierce The Veil, as they deliver their powerful and emotionally resonant music that reflects the struggles of today's youth.
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