Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
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🏘️ Community
CASA of Berks County introduced six new advocates dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in the court system at a ceremony on December 3, 2024.
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.
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.
🚨 Crime
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.
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.
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🎉 Reading 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.
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.
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.
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.
People, Place, and Things Exhibition
This exhibition features artists from Eastern Pennsylvania whose works explore themes of place-making and regional identity.
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.
People, Place, and Things Exhibition
This exhibition at Penn State Berks features artists from Eastern Pennsylvania exploring themes of place-making and regional identity.
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.
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.
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.
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