Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Reading Royals and WFMZ-TV collected over 380 coats for children in need within the Reading School District.
75-year-old Camilo Rosa passed away on December 13th at St. Joseph Hospital, and authorities are seeking his next of kin.
🚧 Accidents
Firefighters quickly extinguished a morning fire in Reading, Pa., causing damage to a home and minor injury to a firefighter.
🚨 Crime
Berks County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Tilden Township, with no decision yet on charges as they await forensic results.
🎓 Education
Alvernia University partners with John Paul II Center to enhance workforce opportunities for individuals with disabilities, leveraging a new retail operation and experiential learning programs.
Dr. Portia Slaughter is appointed as the new assistant superintendent of operations for the Reading School District, starting next month.
🏛️ Government
Reading City Council plans a Dec.
30 meeting to reallocate $2.62 million in ARPA funds to various community economic development projects before the Dec. 31 deadline.
Reading City Council approves an unofficial Spanish translation of the city charter, emphasizing the step's importance for language access, though a referendum is needed for official status.
🎉 Reading Events
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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.
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.
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour - The Struggle is Real!
Bored Teachers return with new material on their comedy tour, aimed at bringing humor to educators worldwide.
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