🌱 Which upcoming Reading business events could boost your network this spring?
Reading, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Reading! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which upcoming Reading business events could boost your network this spring?
- How a new $1M grant could reshape opportunities at RACC
- Which Reading student just earned Kutztown’s top academic research honor?
Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
- Tuesday: An afternoon shower, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Business Weekly Agenda for April 26 (readingeagle.com) — Local business owners and professionals have a full slate of upcoming networking, training, and leadership events in Reading, West Reading, and across Berks County, many at GoggleWorks, Santander Arena, and B2 Bistro. From AI productivity workshops and legislative roundtables to major Greater Reading Chamber Alliance dinners, these sessions offer chances to build connections, learn new skills, and plug into the region’s business community. 
2. Guzman highlights $1M investment for Reading Area Community College (berksweekly.com) — Reading Area Community College is receiving a $1 million state grant to expand dual-enrollment and workforce development programs that give local high school students free college credits and clearer career pathways. State Rep. Manuel Guzman says the funding, part of a statewide initiative, will help RACC grow its dual-credit offerings over the next two years, starting this summer.
3. Kutztown University announces 2026 Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Awards (berksweekly.com) — A Kutztown University senior from Reading, Pa., Peter Cadiz, has earned a prestigious Chambliss Silver Medal for his advanced mathematics and data science research, highlighting local academic talent. The awards also recognize another student who previously served on West Reading’s Junior Council, underscoring how area residents are shaping campus leadership, athletics, and research across the region.
4. Nailers Take Commanding 2-0 Lead In North Division Semifinal (timesleaderonline.com) — The Wheeling Nailers have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Reading Royals and now bring the North Division semifinal to Santander Arena in Reading for Game 3 on Wednesday night. After two lopsided losses in Wheeling, the Royals will try to regroup at home and tap into their Reading crowd to shift momentum in this best-of-seven playoff matchup.
5. Berks vigil held for local immigrants taken by ICE (readingeagle.com) — A vigil at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Reading honored 75 immigrants transferred from Berks County Jail to ICE, symbolized by 75 pairs of empty shoes. Local clergy, advocates, and officials from Reading and Berks County condemned proposed ICE detention centers and urged residents to pressure leaders, stay engaged with local government, and vote on immigration-related issues.
📸 Around Reading
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Upcoming Events in
Reading
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Amerihealth Caritas table visit
Reading Public Library , 100 S 5th St , Reading
10:30 am -
Spanish Class
Reading Public Library , 100 S 5th St , Reading
2:00 pm -
Apostle James the Son of Zebedee
Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading -
TL/MC: Free Comic Book Day
Reading Public Library , 100 SOUTH FIFTH STREET , Reading
9:00 am -
GOYA Dance in Bethlehem
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral , 1607 W Union Blvd , Bethlehem
5:00 pm -
TL: Star Wars Day Craft
Reading Public Library , 100 SOUTH FIFTH STREET , Reading
4:00 pm -
Mid-Pentecost
Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading -
Fox chase cancer center table
Reading Public Library , 100 S 5th St , Reading
9:00 am
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 2
Monday May 4
Wednesday May 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Digital Lit Class @NE
Reading Public Library - Northeast Branch , 1348 N 11th St , Reading
10:30 am -
Fire and Police Committee Meeting
Wyomissing Borough, PA Calendar , 22 Reading Blvd , Wyomissing
12:00 pm -
Daily Vespers
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Colony Park
4:00 pm -
Safe Schools Presentation
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School , 600 Governor Dr , Shillington
6:00 pm
Monday April 27
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💬 Chatter
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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