Reading
Morning News
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Reading Fire Department will host its annual toy drive breakfast on Dec. 19 at Trooper Thorn’s Irish Beef House—community members must donate a new, unwrapped toy to get a free breakfast starting at 7 a.m. The event honors retired firefighter Keith “Sarge” Eschleman, and all collected toys will go to the Salvation Army of Reading to help local families. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Crews in West Reading are finishing holiday decorations for a tree lighting event set for Friday—marking the start of local seasonal celebrations. WFMZ-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ AAA research shows that 46% of weather-related crashes occurred in colder months. Today, winter weather advisories across parts of PA and NJ warn drivers to slow down due to mixed precipitation and possible snow accumulations up to six inches — conditions that could make morning commutes hazardous. WFMZ-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows that residents in Pennsylvania now need an annual income of $94,262 for a single adult to live comfortably—almost twice the state's median personal income of $47,864. Families of two adults and one child must earn about $175,814, and the report uses the 50/30/20 rule to highlight rising costs in housing, groceries, and child care—pressuring households across the state. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced a new partnership with Gift of College — digital gift cards can now be used to fund PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts. This option gives families a simple way to help save for college and disability costs during the holiday season. WFMZ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At The Inn at Centre Park, community members gathered Monday night for World AIDS Day and to mark 40 years of Co-County Wellness Services. The event honored 575 local lives lost to HIV — and city hall was lit red to recognize the occasion. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Jane, a single mom who had 18 back surgeries and whose son faces mental health challenges and was born with a skull defect, has long struggled to cover basic needs with disability checks and SNAP benefits. Operation Holiday, now in its 35th year, will help 199 local families with food and holiday gifts — a program funded entirely by reader contributions. Reading Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twin Valley and Southern Lehigh will face off in the PIAA Class 4A championship final at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chapman Field — both teams making their first appearance with Twin Valley holding a 14-0 record. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Wilson Bulldogs opened their girls basketball season Saturday with a 51-46 overtime win over Emmaus — Kailani Hardy scored 21 points and Jade Lee added 8, while Conrad Weiser also began their season with a 42-28 win over Blue Mountain. These results kicked off the weekend's high school basketball action across Berks. Reading Eagle
- ➤ The Kutztown high school girls basketball team opened its season with a one-point win over Shenandoah Valley on Monday. Junior guard Riley Derstine scored a career-high 21 points while teammate Kaitlyn Houptley added 10 with a key three-pointer in the final quarter. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Andrew Derstine’s foul shot with 2.1 seconds left — a key play that capped a six-point rally — gave Boyertown a win over Conrad Weiser in the season opener. The Bears, who led with a game-high 21 points, will try for a second win tonight at Pennridge. Reading Eagle
-
Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers Hockey Game
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 with food add-ons — Experience an exciting night of hockey with affordable group options.
-
Reading Royals vs. Worcester Railers
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group Tickets starting at $10 — Enjoy an exciting hockey match and tasty treats with your crew.
-
Kuarantine - KISS Tribute with Chris Jericho
7-9:30 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — $25 ADV | $30 DOS — Experience the world’s best non-makeup KISS cover band with a rock n roll party featuring Chris Jericho.
-
A Charlie Brown Christmas
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage in Reading.
-
Champions of Magic
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets from $27 — Experience an enchanting evening filled with extraordinary magic performances.
-
Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals
7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $13 — Watch an exciting matchup in the AHL as Thunder take on the Royals.
-
World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a magical ballet performance this holiday season.
-
Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals
4-5:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 — Catch the thrilling action as the Admirals take on the Royals in this exciting hockey matchup.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Reading Morning News
Welcome to the Reading Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Reading, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Reading Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Reading.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Reading and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Reading Morning News
A free Reading community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://readingmorningnews.com/sitemap