Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division calls for volunteers for its Red Kettle Campaign, aiming to transform donations into community support through meals, housing, and children's programs. Berks Weekly
- ➤ Operation Holiday provides financial and emotional support through gift and food donations to families struggling during the holiday season. Reading Eagle
- ➤ A historic chamber music venue in Reading offers a free winter arts camp for children, focusing on activities beneficial for mental and physical health. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Reading adjusts yard waste collection to Wednesdays only in January, February, and March due to reduced volume. Reading Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Genesius Theatre will close its 2024 season with a musical of 'Big', promising a mix of fun, music, and nostalgia for all ages in December. Berks Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Economy League suggests Mount Penn Borough should consider a home rule charter for financial flexibility, despite potential complexity and opposition. Berks Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilson, Berks Catholic, and Muhlenberg high school basketball teams aim for successful seasons with key returning players and goals of county, district, and state playoff appearances. Reading Eagle
- ➤ Schuylkill Valley, Gov. Mifflin, and Wilson high schools achieve victories in their respective swim meets against Upper Perkiomen, Exeter, and Muhlenberg. Reading Eagle
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Reading Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert
Experience an enchanting evening of festive music at the Reading Symphony Orchestra's 'Home for the Holidays' concert.
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People, Place, and Things Exhibition at Penn State Berks
Experience an exhibition showcasing artists connected to Eastern Pennsylvania, exploring themes of place-making and regional identity.
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Home Alone Tour with Macaulay Culkin
Experience a live event featuring Macaulay Culkin discussing his iconic role in the film 'Home Alone' at the Santander Arena.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a beautifully lit candlelit setting at the Miller Center for the Arts.
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Boscov's Fairgrounds Farmers Market - Year Round Shopping Experience
The Boscov's Fairgrounds Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh produce and goods every Saturday, providing a local shopping experience in Reading, PA.
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People, Place, and Things Exhibition
This exhibition features artists from Eastern Pennsylvania whose works explore themes of place-making and regional identity.
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People, Place, and Things Exhibition at Penn State Berks
This exhibition showcases artists from Eastern Pennsylvania whose works explore themes of place-making and regional identity.
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People, Place, and Things Exhibition
This exhibition at Penn State Berks features artists from Eastern Pennsylvania exploring themes of place-making and regional identity.
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Pagoda Holiday Run
This annual festive running event invites participants to don holiday attire for an 8-mile run from Fleet Feet West Reading to Mount Penn.
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Rivers Of Nihil with Outer Heaven Concert
This concert features the heavy metal bands Rivers of Nihil and Outer Heaven at Nightclub Reverb in Reading, PA.
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