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In today's newsletter:
How do you think Reading fits into Pennsylvania's regional map?
Also on today's calendar: Luau Party at Manor at Market Square and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Survey: Tell Us How You Define PA's Many Regions (bctv.org) — Spotlight PA is asking Pennsylvanians, including those in Reading, to weigh in on how they define the state's many regions by choosing from several county-based maps in a short online survey. Your responses may shape future reporting, and you're also invited to submit your own hand-drawn regional maps for possible publication in upcoming newsletters or articles.
Orthros and Divine Liturgy Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E Wyomissi 8:15 am
TL: Fiber Studio Reading Public Library 100 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, Reading, PA 19602 3:00 pm
Stewardship Movie Night: BABE Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Remote 5:00 pm
BE Back-to-School Night (1-4) Governor Mifflin SD Mohnton, PA 19540 5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
At last night's BOC meeting, the Cumru Township Board of Commissioners voted 4–1 to renew the Township's partnership with Ken-Grill pool for the 2027 pool season. The renewal was driven by the strong results of the 2026 agreement. During the 2026 season, 164 Cumru households purchased memberships, including 86… (Nextdoor Flying Hills)
Lunch today with the Lunch Bunch at The Morgantown Family Restaurant. Great food selection, quick efficient staff and chefs. Fun time as always with you all! (Nextdoor Exeter)
Outback Steakhouse - Bloomin' Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Reading. Apply here.
Brenntag AG posted a job opening for Pricing Manager Specialties in Reading. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reading here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Reading
West Reading police remind pedestrians, drivers to prioritize safety (berksweekly.com)
Students stock up during back-to-school fair in West Reading (readingeagle.com)
Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Aug. 10-16 (spotlightpa.org)
Wyomissing
Daniel Boone football: New beginnings for the Blazers in 2026 (readingeagle.com)
Police Seek Person of Interest in Wyomissing Retail Theft (mychesco.com)
Berks Sinfonietta to showcase student musicians at annual scholarship concert (berksweekly.com)
Ok Reading! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!