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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reading's Christmas on the Mountain dazzles with over 5 million lights, drawing thousands and benefiting Reading High School JROTC. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ The Reading Fire Department organizes a toy drive event with live music and an opportunity to talk to Santa, fostering community spirit and helping underprivileged children. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Muhlenberg Police officers gathered food donations at BJ's on Madison Ave to support the community. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ The 4th annual Toys and Tacos event in Reading, PA, will distribute 300 gifts and bikes to children, featuring appearances by Santa and the Grinch. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Weis Markets donates $25,000 to Helping Harvest Food Bank as part of its annual Fight Hunger Campaign to support food programs for children and pregnant women. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Officials in eastern Pennsylvania confirm widespread reports of drone sightings in the night sky, spanning from Berks County to the Poconos, with no immediate threat to the public identified. Reading Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews tackled a blaze in a small office within a Reading car wash, leading to smoke filling the premises. Reading Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Aisha Martinez-Gonzalez is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and cruelty to animals after allegedly attacking a man with a vacuum and brass knuckles in Spring Township. WFMZ-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Portia Slaughter has been appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Reading School District, bringing extensive educational leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing the district's operational goals. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shermar Killen scored 28 points to secure Muhlenberg's 70-58 victory against Reading High in a basketball game. Reading Eagle
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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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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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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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