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Saturday, December 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • CASA of Berks County introduced six new advocates dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in the court system at a ceremony on December 3, 2024.  Berks Weekly
  • The Reading Royals and 69 WFMZ-TV are hosting a coat drive to collect new and gently used coats for those in need, with donors receiving a voucher for a Royals game.  WFMZ-TV
  • The Gulati family's DCM Investments has acquired Reading Country Club for $4.8 million, planning significant enhancements including a new restaurant named Jack's on the Green, aimed at revitalizing the historic site and community hub.  Reading Eagle

CRIME NEWS

  • 19-year-old Henry Mendoza receives a 45-year sentence for the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old woman, following a plea entered just before his trial.  Reading Eagle
  • The Berks County Human Trafficking Task Force arrested two men for attempting to engage in illegal activities with minors, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking.  Berks Weekly
  • Two members of a Reading drug ring were sentenced for their involvement in six murders, including a quadruple homicide in 2018, and drug trafficking activities.  Reading Eagle

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Penn State Berks study reveals VR technology during exercise could enhance the experience and lower perceived effort among college students, earning a Best Poster Presentation Award.  Berks Weekly

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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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.

    Mon, 12/16/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/17/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Mon, 12/23/24

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  • New Year's Eve Concert: Music by John Williams

    A captivating performance by the Reading Symphony Orchestra featuring the iconic music of John Williams, conducted by Andrew Constantine.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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