Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
Good morning, Reading.
🏘️ Community
Kuhn Funeral Home hosted its seventh annual pet memorial service for owners to honor their lost pets.
Reading Hospital celebrated Taylor Swift's birthday by giving friendship bracelets to families with newborns, fostering joy and connection.
The Reading-Berks Association of Realtors provided Thanksgiving meals to over 240 seniors and participated in the annual Red Kettle Ring Day to support the community.
The Reading Royals Hockey team and WFMZ collaborated to gather over 300 winter coats for kids and families in need in the Reading School District.
🚧 Accidents
Emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire caused by a large stack of cardboard at a Reading paper mill loading dock.
🎭 Culture
The Grammy Award-winning group America will celebrate their 55th anniversary with the Encore Tour 2025, including a performance on March 8 at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, featuring their greatest hits.
📰 Economy
Recent Berks County real estate transactions feature varied sales, including properties exchanged without transfer prices, as recorded by the local deeds office.
🎓 Education
Dr. Portia Slaughter was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of Operations for the Reading School District, bringing extensive educational leadership experience to her new role.
🏈 Sports
Yamilex Rodriguez led the Red Knights to a 45-24 victory over the Muhls with a game-high 20 points.
🎉 Reading Events
Submit an event →
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.
Phoenix Allstars Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner served by local athletes while supporting the Phoenix Allstars, complete with raffle prizes and takeout options.
🏠 Reading Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Reading Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Reading Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Reading.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.