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Morning News
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Barrio Alegria is hosting its annual My Mother’s Refrigerator holiday market at the WCR Center for the Arts on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Local artists will showcase their work plus vendors keep 100% of their profits while attendees enjoy free admission and on-street parking. Reading Eagle
- ➤ On Sunday, Douglassville Veterinary Hospital held its first feral cat spay/neuter clinic in honor of Caitlin Nazaryk—a pet lover who died of an overdose—and spayed 25 cats while raising funds for low-income families’ pet care. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Amber, a single mother who has been out of work after a leg sprain, said she is grateful for Operation Holiday's help today. The long-running program (35 years) partners with 21 local agencies to provide gifts and food for 403 children. Reading Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday around 3:00 p.m., a kitchen fire in a Berks County building on the 100 block of North 5th Street escalated to a two-alarm emergency, displacing residents (three apartments) and sending one person to the hospital while firefighters cleared the scene by 5:30 p.m. WFMZ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families experienced 18th century Christmas traditions in Birdsboro thanks to the Daniel Boone Homestead Association. Guests learned about Pennsylvania German customs, listened to Homestead Carolers and sampled a traditional meal. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ The Coventry Singers performed a holiday concert for a crowd in Gilbertsville on Sunday — delighting local fans with festive music. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 6, Kutztown beat Frostburg State 51–29 at Andre Reed Stadium in the Super Region One quarterfinals, keeping the Golden Bears’ record perfect at 14–0. They will move on to the Division II semifinals with details of their next matchup pending (coach Jim Clements praised the team’s performance). Reading Eagle
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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.
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Champions of Magic
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets from $27 — Experience an enchanting evening filled with extraordinary magic performances.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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